10 Times Celebs Proved Women Fashion Isn’t Only About Sample Sizes

During awards season, celebrities often borrow outfits to wear. One major challenge is the prevalence of “sample size” garments, which typically fall within the US size 0 to 4 range, leaving limited choices for individuals outside this size bracket. Luckily, certain designers and stylists are actively addressing the issue of size inclusivity in high fashion.

1. Nina Parker

Before the 2020 Oscars, E! host Nina Parker expressed her dissatisfaction with the “very limited plus-size options” available in couture fashion. In response to this gap, she took matters into her own hands and designed her own gown for the event.

2. Khloé Kardashian

“There would always be this attention on Kourtney and Kim, but I was too much work for [stylists], or they had nothing in my size,” she said in an interview. But her stylist, Monica Rose, always managed to find something for her.

3. Barbie Ferreira

The Euphoria star dreads going out shopping. “That is the ultimate logistical stress for me,” she admits, “Truth be told, there is an extreme limitation to anything I can wear.” But thanks to her stylist, Chris Horan, she was able to dress whatever she wanted.

4. Gabourey Sidibe

Marcy Guevara-Prete, Gabourey Sidibe’s stylist, did everything she could to assist the actress in how to dress. It was a match made in heaven, making Sidibe replace boring dresses with bold prints and colors.

5. Dascha Polanco

Dascha Polanco’s publicist reached out to a prestigious brand to dress her. However, the brand’s response was less than accommodating, stating, “Oh, you’re not the sizes we have, not right now, maybe in the future.” Now, she refuses to wear them.

6. Destiny’s Child

During the early days of Destiny’s Child, high-end designers declined to collaborate with the group’s members, citing that they “didn’t really want to dress four curvy girls.” Tina Knowles, Beyoncé’s mother, began designing the girl’s clothes. She even designed Beyoncé’s wedding gown.

7. Bebe Rexha

In preparation for the 2019 Grammys, Bebe Rexha’s team contacted numerous designers, but unfortunately, many of them declined to dress her, citing that she was “too big.” Despite the challenges, Bebe Rexha made a bold statement on the red carpet by wearing a striking Monsoori gown at the event.

8. Leslie Jones

Before the premiere of 2016’s Ghostbusters, Leslie Jones took to Twitter to express her frustration, noting that it was “so funny how there are no designers wanting to help [her] with a premiere dress.” Christian Siriano, the famous designer, came to the rescue by responding to Leslie Jones’s tweet with a waving emoji, and Jones gratefully accepted his offer of assistance.

9. Danielle Brooks

Danielle Brooks candidly shared that she had not been given the opportunity to wear major-name designers in the past. She emphasized that it had never been an option for her, regardless of whether she had a stylist or not. This highlights the ongoing challenges faced by some actors and artists in accessing high-end fashion for red-carpet events.

In 2017, Danielle Brooks took matters into her own hands and designed her own clothing line in collaboration with Universal Standard.

10. Melissa McCarthy

After several high-end designers refused to dress Melissa McCarthy, making her gown down the Oscars Red Carpet with an off-the-rack dress, she decided to create her own brand. Now, she can be seen wearing gorgeous gowns she designed herself.

Fashion needs to be for everybody. Whether the person wants to wear a nightgown or a bikini, plus-size options must always be available. Supporting this cause, a plus-size influencer is now unapologetic in sharing photos of her at the beach, stating she won’t hide herself.