At The Curvy Fashionista, we’re always excited to showcase voices that are changing the narrative and pushing the boundaries of plus-size fashion. Today, we’re spotlighting someone who does just that…Charlotte Jackson, founder of… curve authority.
More than just a model and style muse, Charlotte is a strong advocate of visibility, self-love, and elevated fashion for plus-size women and mature women. Her story is one of resilience, vision, and bold pioneering. In this essay, she shares her journey, her mission, and why it’s time for curves to claim their rightful place on the runway, in haute couture, and at the heart of the fashion conversation.
Read on as Charlotte encourages us all to own our curves. and our crown.
Redefining beauty by my own standards
For too long, curves have been whispered about, hidden, or labeled as “too much.” Growing up, I often felt that beauty had a single size, a single shape, a single standard, and that it clearly didn’t look like me.
But I learned something powerful. That said, my curves aren’t excessive. That’s enough. And they deserve to be celebrated.
Today, I stand not only as a model, but as a woman who embraces every inch of herself. More importantly, I stand with women who look like me…women who have been told their bodies don’t belong in this room. What I’m trying to say here is that we are worthy, we are valuable, and we are wonderful.
From denial to redirection
My fashion journey didn’t start on a runway or a glossy magazine spread. It started with a desire to see myself reflected and to know that someone like me could be celebrated.
As a curvaceous mature woman entering an industry that glamorizes youth and thinness, I faced many closed doors. I often had questions even before I introduced myself. But rather than defining me, rejection refined me.
There were moments when I wondered if there was space for someone like me. But every time that doubt crept in, I remembered the women watching silently, whispering to themselves. “If she can do it, maybe I can too.” That thought became my driving force.
I stopped waiting for permission. I created my own lane. And from that decision, curve authority was born.
The movement behind Curve Authority
Curve Authority is more than just fashion, it’s a movement. A celebration of the beauty of curves, confidence, and experience.
It’s the voice of larger and more mature women, especially those over 50. Society often tries to dim our light after a certain age, but we know better. Our brilliance has no expiration date.
At The Curve Authority, we build bridges between plus-size consumers and the world of luxury fashion. We’re here to awaken a long-awaited partnership between luxury brands and plus-size women.
Our credo is simple. Let’s meet again. we style you we crown you.
We are changing standards. Fashion must be inclusive, diverse and rooted in reality, not fantasy. This is not about shrinking to fit. is to extend the type to fit All of us.
When women step into this movement, they regain their confidence. They are choosing visibility. They declare that curves deserve haute couture, curves deserve runway, and curves deserve to be in front.
dress up to be seen
Curvy women are often told this. do not have What to wear…no stripes, no form-fitting dresses, no bold choices.
But I don’t believe in those rules.
Fashion doesn’t mean restriction. What is fashion? release.
When I get dressed, I don’t hide. I’m expressing myself. I love bold colors, fitted silhouettes, and dramatic accessories. Because every look is a statement. I’m here and I deserve to be seen.
Fashion should serve women, not silence them. And the truth is, fashion is not just about size. It encompasses the soul.
your crown is waiting
My mission is simple. It’s about empowering women to love themselves for who they are, at every stage and scale.
Remember…you are not too much. you more More than enough.
I’m honored to share my story with the Curvy Fashionista community, a platform that has always stood for representation and inclusivity.
Please join us. curve authority On this trip. Follow, engage, and most importantly, fully embrace yourself.
Because curves don’t require permission to take up space.
they were designed To shine.
Source: The Curvy Fashionista – thecurvyfashionista.com
