Emily Jones, a 31-year-old model who lives in London and Malta, posed in lingerie to show that larger bodies are beautiful and desirable, breaking mainstream modelling stereotypes in the process. Emily is a plus sized model and body positivity activist who has spoken out about seeing larger bodies in the media, saying lingerie helps her to feel like the main character.
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The influencer, who also campaigns for invisible disability awareness, recently posted a message on her page about plus size representation in the media – or lack thereof. Her message was captured by international news portals such as the Daily Star, highlighting how Emily noted that ‘fat characters’ on TV were rarely the centre of the story.
The model went on to pose in a snap wearing a pretty white satin bra with Lacey straps held off to the side and her long brown hair hanging curly and loose.
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‘Growing up, I never saw bodies like mine in magazines, on tv, or in films – especially not represented in any serious, attractive or desirable way. Fat characters were always just the sidekick, the comedy act, but certainly never the main character.’ Emily highlighted how social media allowed her to break this trend, receiving massive support from her fans and followers who commended her for standing up for these oft unheard voices.
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