“The plus size movement is not just about fashion; it's about body imag...” — Hayley Hasselhoff Quote

The plus size movement is not just about fashion; it's about body image, and if we're doing a shoot, they won't retouch us at all. That's the cool thing: there's no retouching at all because we want to give girls the truth, not a fabrication.

We're fit, we're healthy, we eat right, we work out. 'Plus size model' does not mean that we're not healthy. Plus size is not glamourising obesity: it's about empowering. The message behind the fashion is feeling confident in whatever you're wearing.

I'm comfortable with being a voluptuous woman because I'm not going to be a size two and that's ok with me.

The clothes at Style369 are fashionable - and have a great sense of fit for curvy girls.

Girls are so in their head about their body image. It doesn't matter how confident you are - it's hormones!

I have felt so insecure about my body at times. I've been on every end of the spectrum. I felt like I was too skinny and wished I could be muscular. I've felt like I was chubby and wanted to be skinny. I think everybody suffers from body image issues. I might exude confidence sometimes, but I'm pretty insecure.

I try to look after myself, but I don't think it's a good thing to be obsessed with body image. I wouldn't want a son or daughter of mine to feel manipulated by that; it's the wrong message.

Self esteem and a healthy body image for people with disabilities are so often hard-fought.