Plus-Sized Model Challenges Today’s Beauty Standards

Move over Twiggy and Kate Moss. Gone are the days when size ‘0’ is considered beautiful and perfect. The fashion industry is now opening their eyes to beauty of all shapes and sizes, and that includes one size 22 beauty by the name of Tess Holliday.

Tess Holliday is the largest model to sign in with a top modeling agency; MiLK Modeling Agency in the United Kingdom. She is currently a US size 22 or UK size 26! The tattooed model is well-represented in plus-sized women’s fashion clothing.

“I want to challenge society’s perception of beauty.” Holliday told Daily Mail. “There’s no one way to be a woman, or to be beautiful. We all deserve a place.” Tess admits that she has been bullied all throughout her life due to her weight, and signing a major modeling contract is a big accomplishment for her. Look through her photos — and let us know your thoughts about this beautiful woman.