Are Plus Size Models Pressured to Lose Weight?Plus Size Models Weight Loss

Plus size models have always dealt with criticism as usually curves and modeling are not believed to be a good match judging by the harsh 'behind the curtain' weight standards imposed by the fashion industry and exposed by models on numerous occasions.

In spite of not even being considered models by some of their skinnier co-workers, plus size models have managed to make their presence felt in the business and many of them have reached international fame for their voluptuous bodies and beauty. However, it seems like we might be witnessing the dawn of the plus size modeling world as not only are most of the models showing a regular dress size (one most women would 'die' for) but recently more and more plus size models have lost weight, revealing a much slender physique fit for the runways.

The modeling industry has received harsh critiques lately not only for using only size 0 models and for promoting the 'skinny is beauty' look, but also for the airbrushed magazine covers and shots in which even the smallest hints of curves from models were removed. Model and celebrity photoshop scandals are numerous, so if generally people don't want to promote skinny as being beautiful, why is it that mostly skinny models are pushed forward into the spotlight?

Being surrounded by very thin women has a huge impact on teenagers who grow up thinking that this is the weight standard they have to match, and the fact that plus size models are starting to lose weight apparently in an effort to maintain their career afloat should trigger an alarm signal that it's time for a change in mentality.
These are the renowned plus size models that shocked with their weight loss: