rachellep's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I could give a copy of this book to every girl and women who feel less than because they don't fit society's standards of beauty. This book is filled with gorgeous and confident women with killer style.
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
WOW, just WOW. I loved this book. I just love books about fashion, about seeing people dress in their favourite fashions, but quite often these woman are thin (sometimes even thinner than thin), so I was more than excited to see plus-sized ladies show us all about their fashion. To note, I am not plus-size myself, but I do like more variety in fashion, everyone should just be able to wear what they want and show it off to the world! Thin, curvy, plus-sized, tiny or big, everyone should shine.
This book shows us various girls/woman telling us about their fashion and quite often we see that they were told not to wear a certain thing as they weren’t the right size for it (urgggh, people please). I loved seeing all these strong woman showing us proudly what they like to wear (and boy, I love their clothes), and I can just say that they were all fabulous and inspirational. Very inspirational. Very motivational. <3
Due to the book being an ebook, I had at times a bit of a hard time figuring out whose quote was that at the bottom of the page. Often we have one girl on two pages, but sometimes we have two. I was just going with that the above one was for left, the bottom one was for right. Hopefully that was right. :P
The photography quality was overall pretty high, though there were a few that seemed blurry/out of focus. I loved that the photographer is able to catch the sparkle in each of these girls’ eyes, you could see the confidence radiate out of them. I love it when photographers are able to catch that.
All in all, this was a very inspirational book, definitely having me motivated to just try out those tops I haven’t dared to wear. Now to just wait for the summer to arrive as it is a bit too cold to wear them in November.
Definitely recommended!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
WOW, just WOW. I loved this book. I just love books about fashion, about seeing people dress in their favourite fashions, but quite often these woman are thin (sometimes even thinner than thin), so I was more than excited to see plus-sized ladies show us all about their fashion. To note, I am not plus-size myself, but I do like more variety in fashion, everyone should just be able to wear what they want and show it off to the world! Thin, curvy, plus-sized, tiny or big, everyone should shine.
This book shows us various girls/woman telling us about their fashion and quite often we see that they were told not to wear a certain thing as they weren’t the right size for it (urgggh, people please). I loved seeing all these strong woman showing us proudly what they like to wear (and boy, I love their clothes), and I can just say that they were all fabulous and inspirational. Very inspirational. Very motivational. <3
Due to the book being an ebook, I had at times a bit of a hard time figuring out whose quote was that at the bottom of the page. Often we have one girl on two pages, but sometimes we have two. I was just going with that the above one was for left, the bottom one was for right. Hopefully that was right. :P
The photography quality was overall pretty high, though there were a few that seemed blurry/out of focus. I loved that the photographer is able to catch the sparkle in each of these girls’ eyes, you could see the confidence radiate out of them. I love it when photographers are able to catch that.
All in all, this was a very inspirational book, definitely having me motivated to just try out those tops I haven’t dared to wear. Now to just wait for the summer to arrive as it is a bit too cold to wear them in November.
Definitely recommended!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
4.0
Finished reading: November 27th 2018
"So let this book be a record of how far we've come, filled with people who know we have so much further left to go and are having so much fun getting us there."
*** A copy of this book was kindly provided to me by Netgalley and Ebury in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ***
Spoiler
I know, I know, you are probably as surprised as I am to see this title pop up on my shelf. PLUS+ isn't just a little out of my comfort zone, it's waaaaaay out. But, as someone who has struggled with her weight her whole life, there was just something about this title that drew me in. I was in desperate need of both some body positivity and fashion inspiration, because let's face it: it's not easy at all to find good plus-size clothes out there that are affordable, look good and are comfortable as well. Although I wish PLUS+ would have had more text and more fashion advice handed to us by the different models futured in this collection, the forward was brilliant. The photos themselves are wonderful, showing the world us plus-size girls have the right to wear whatever the heck we want and that we don't have to hide our body. Body positivity to the win! I admire all these beautiful women for not being afraid to show everyone there style and looking fabulous while doing it. And I definitely felt inspired by quite a few photos.
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molliebrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I love his - all the different styles in here, and lots of diversity!
librarian_nic's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
More, please! This book provides a wide variety of fabulous folks to follow, much of the styles leaned toward femininity. While this is wonderful if you identify as feminine/ femme/ womanly, but (for me) not as helpful for those of us who also want to also outwardly express our gender neutrality.
Please consider a follow-up book of gender neutral folks and fashion! (Maybe even petite and curvy fashion, if possible.)
More, please! This book provides a wide variety of fabulous folks to follow, much of the styles leaned toward femininity. While this is wonderful if you identify as feminine/ femme/ womanly, but (for me) not as helpful for those of us who also want to also outwardly express our gender neutrality.
Please consider a follow-up book of gender neutral folks and fashion! (Maybe even petite and curvy fashion, if possible.)
jessica42980's review against another edition
4.0
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This review will post on my site on January 29, 2019.
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Plus+ is a collection of plus size models showing their sense of style and confidence in photos and share their own words. You can see the confidence flowing through them and it makes me wish I had more for myself! They wear what they want because they can and who cares what anyone else thinks! The models are a variety of plus size, are different races, and there is even a Muslim woman expressing herself in fashion!
Most of the fashion choices were not ‘for me’ and would not be something I would wear, but that is not what this book is about. The title says it all and it did reach its purpose: Plus+: Style Inspiration for Everyone. Wear what you want because YOU want to whether it be colors or black, short skirts or long skirts, shorts or pants, etc! Be comfortable in your skin, as it is who you are.
Special thanks to the publisher Andrews McMeel Publishing for granting me an e-arc copy via NetGalley!
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This review will post on my site on January 29, 2019.
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Plus+ is a collection of plus size models showing their sense of style and confidence in photos and share their own words. You can see the confidence flowing through them and it makes me wish I had more for myself! They wear what they want because they can and who cares what anyone else thinks! The models are a variety of plus size, are different races, and there is even a Muslim woman expressing herself in fashion!
Most of the fashion choices were not ‘for me’ and would not be something I would wear, but that is not what this book is about. The title says it all and it did reach its purpose: Plus+: Style Inspiration for Everyone. Wear what you want because YOU want to whether it be colors or black, short skirts or long skirts, shorts or pants, etc! Be comfortable in your skin, as it is who you are.
Special thanks to the publisher Andrews McMeel Publishing for granting me an e-arc copy via NetGalley!
lisaeliza's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book. I feel deeply privileged to have received an advanced copy for review. Everyone should own this book and let it help you feel more confident and comfortable in your skin. As a plus sized woman myself, I was really inspired by the eclectic fashions from all the models/bloggers. I appreciate the fact that this book features not only cis women, but trans women and non-binary folx. It’s a great intersectional look at the real bodies of plus size fashion and the endless possibilities of what to wear.
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I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was not paid for this review.
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I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I was not paid for this review.
gemmaflanagan's review
5.0
Brilliant book filled with inspiration and beautiful women. What more could you ask for.
Oozing style , confidence , and charisma .
Love this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Oozing style , confidence , and charisma .
Love this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.