To heck with counting calories and logging endless hours at the gym — thousands of plus-size women are accepting their bodies as is.
In the face of constant scrutiny on social media, a new campaign has taken shape to promote positive body images.
The #fatkini hashtag is filled with inspiring photos of full-figured women posing with confidence in the same bikini designs worn by their size 2 counterparts.
Monif Clarke, CEO of a popular fashion brand for plus-size women, says that while the call for acceptance isn’t new, it’s always good to see women embracing their bodies.
“It’s been about five years since my company started designing bikinis for plus-size women, and it’s amazing to see women [who] previously hid in the shadows feel good enough about themselves to post their picture on the Internet,” Clarke tells The Post.
Feeling insecure? Take heart from these women, who are rocking their beach attire with courage.
Cindy Muniz Chavez flaunts her curves in a hot pink two-piece with a printed coverup on Texas’ South Padre Island.
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Who says plus-sized isn’t sexy? Marivel M. proved otherwise when she paired her multicolored Forever 21 bathing suit with a sheer coverup.
“Lose hate, not weight” is the motto for Nique, who posed in a sea-foam green swimsuit, floral kimono coverup and a black floppy hat.
Angela goes retro in a black and white polka-dot two-piece with a coordinating headband.
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Shelby Rae beams as she poses in a chic halter one-piece from Forever 21.
Cyn Ellis shows off her physique in a deep blue two-piece, a perfect match for the pool.
Chelle Chelle flashes some skin in a printed two-piece that sparkles in the middle of the ocean.
Courtney stuns in a mermaid-inspired two-piece paired with chic mirrored frames: Here’s looking at you, kid!