V Magazine SIZE Issue

When I initially wrote about this spread  last week, I was super excited about the concept. But now I'm a little disappointed that V Magazine can't put a plus size model in its pages without a 'regular' size model for comparison.

In The January issue V pairs plus-size model Crystal Renn with 'straight-size' model Jacquelyn Jablonksi, in the same outfits. The magazine says this "proves fashion can flatter any figure." The 8-page editorial was shot by Terry Richardson and is titled "One Size Fits All." Each model wore the same sample clothes, and they are purposefully styled the exact same way and posed very similarly. Do you like the shoot or do you feel like its just a game of "Spot the difference?"

To be completely honest...I don't think Crystal Renn looks "plus size" at all! In fact, most people work extra hard just to get her body! For the purpose of accuracy check out both models measurements:

Jacquelyn: 5 ft, 9 in; 32"/24"/34"
Crystal: 5 ft, 9 in; 36"/31"/41"

All images from the spread can be found below. Click on the thumbnails for bigger images. 

Comments

[Marcie]

I've always been a fan of fuller-figured models. There's a great site with many images of Crystal and other plus-size models here:

http://www.judgmentofparis.com/

They're all gorgeous.

The site's forum also has thought-provoking discussions about body image and the media.

[Kari "Cruziiie" Cruz]

Thanks for sharing this link!

[Anon]

To be honest, I find the 'plus-size' model more attractive in that clothing.