Is Curvy Still "In"?

The Face of Plus Size Modeling 

 

Toccara Jones is an American model. She started her journey on Tyra Banks america's Next Top Model as a 5'9" 180lb plus size model. Since the show she has lost about 30lbs and weighs approxiamtely 150lbs. She is down to a size 8 in women clothing and in the Black community she is seen as an ideal curvy body figure. However, outside of the Black community she is still labeled as a plus size model. Unlike other models she still has full breasts, hips and thighs, and a round butt. Being a curvy Black women used to be a desired feature for women but now because having curves is labeled as being plus size by the media it is less desirable. Being a curvy Black woman is also less desirable because Black men used to love a curvy Black woman, a Black woman in general but because the media rarely creates a forum for a Black woman's body to be appreciated the men are more attracted to woman of alternative races who have less curves.

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