“That makes me happy.
“The plus-size fashion world is definitely built by women of color100 percent,” she says.
We asked Holliday to share some of her favorite brands doing it right in plus-size fashion.
Holliday wearing a jumpsuit and trench by Premme (left) and a sheer white dress from Zelie For She (right).
Here are her picks.
It’s the brain-child of Nicolette Mason and Gabi Gregg, two well-known, plus-size bloggers.
The clothing range covers sizes 12-30, and the aesthetic is trendy and fashion-forward.
There are sheer dresses, crop tops, body-con dresses, bold prints, and miniskirts.
Eloquii
Eloquii is the sweet comeback story ofplus-size fashion.
The brand started as an off-shoot of The Limited in 2011.
However, it was closed down shortly after the launch.
In 2014, the brand reemerged as an e-commerce giant, catering to sizes 14-28.
Many bloggers and fashion influencers consider Eloquii the one-stop shop for all plus-size clothing, from swimwear to workwear.
Isolated Heroes
Isolated Heroes is a UK-based fashion line that has a lot of personality.
The looks are styled for rad queens who love faux fur, sequin, graphic patches, and glitter.
Samantha McEwen started Isolated Heroes fresh out of school in 2012.
The line gained popularity on social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat.
“Being a young plus-size girl, finding fashionable clothing was difficult.
I would dream of the fashion I wanted wear,” Zelie wroteon the website.
“Those dreams lead me to create Zelie for She.”
The sizes range from XL to XXXL (or 14-24).
ModCloth
ModCloth began as a straight-size retailer, but expanded into plus-size clothing around 2013.
Since then, the plus portion of the site has only grown.
Now, ModCloth is owned by Walmart and offers up to a size 4X (around size 24/26).
Holliday actually modeled in the brand’sswimsuit campaignback in 2017.
Jibri
Jibri is designed by Atlanta-native Jasmine Elder.
The line specializes in sizes 10-28, and has been seen on celebs like Jill Scott and Gabourey Sidibe.
What sets this collection apart from the others is the amazing formal wear, including ball gowns andwedding dresses.
Elder also excels at work-wear pieces like jackets and pencil skirts.
“I never saw [my clothes] as broken rules or taboo fashion for plus-sized women.
It’s just fun,” she toldBustlein an interview last year.
“No rules were ever intentionally broken because I don’t accept that there are any in fashion.”
you’re able to shop ASOS Plus for clothing in sizes 16-26.
