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Meghan Trainor: "The Word Plus-Size Should Be Gone"
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Now, Meghan's taking the spokesperson role on in a more official capacity, joining Fullbeauty.com, a e-retailer for clothing sizes 12+, as the face of its #OwnYourCurves print and video campaign.
Melissa McCarthy, who just released her own fashion line, talked about how we should retire the word plus size. What do you think of the label?
I've always hated the word "plus-size." It bugs me. When I first signed up with FullBeauty, and I talked to them. I was like, "I don't want to be labeled as this plus-sized girl coming in," and they said, "Absolutely not, we don't like that term either." Which is why we like to say "full beauty" [and] why I was immediately excited to work with them. Everything Melissa said is completely accurate. [They're] a big part of our society, women who are size 14, and how are you going to criticize us? The word "plus-sized" should be gone.
Would you design your own clothing line, like Melissa?
Absolutely. I mean, since becoming a pop star, you go on fittings and put on cool outfits and learn a lot about clothing. Growing up, I wore a lot of sweatshirts and big comfy clothes, but now I've learned how to shape the body and show your favorite parts about yourself. I think I can design something cool and comfy for all sizes. I wear a lot of the skirts and tight tops, and I've noticed girls come to my concerts dressed just like me. They always say "I love this, this is so comfortable and I feel cute."
What about you? Have you ever dealt with negativity on social media?
I'll try not to read the comments, especially on YouTube—YouTube has the worst comments. On Instagram, I'll scroll down and see what's going on, and I have little warriors now: These little fans that are yelling at anyone who criticizes me. It's cool because it's not all hate, you know? But there are those comments that are like, "Fat whale, go away," pretty brutal stuff. I just try to not read [it] ... and my family really helps me out whenever I'm feeling down about comments. My mom talks me out of being sad.
What advice would you offer other people struggling with this?
Get that good support system! Talk to your parents, talk to your friends, and the family. I know my friends, if I read something bad, they'll help me out.
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Read full interview here/Source: http://www.elle.com/culture/celebrit...ves-interview/
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I guess that's sad.
