National Curves Day
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Where is Curves Day celebrated?
National Curves Day is celebrated in the USA and many other countries.
Who is Curves Day celebrated by?
National Curves Day does not belong to a particular community. Everyone can participate in the celebration of this day to encourage plus-sized people to embrace their bodies.
When did Curves Day first start?
This particular day was started in 2015 to empower full-figured women.
Who started Curves Day?
The CEO and the Creative Director of John Marc Collection launched National Curves Day in 2015 to encourage plus-sized women to love their bodies and become more confident about the same. Though this day initially was launched only for women, it was later expanded to include men.
History And Timeline
The fashion industry recently started giving importance to plus-size outfits. With the launch of this special day, people started coming out in support of full-figured individuals.
Hand Stitched Outfits
During this time, there was no existence of an actual size tag. Every individual used to wear stitched clothes made by seamsters or sewists, and no pre-stitched clothes of different sizes were available.
19th CenturyReady-to-Wear Outfits
The ready-to-wear outfits were made available following the First World War and Great Depression. However, no standard size of the outfits was followed by different manufacturers.
'20sDress Sizing
The dresses available in the fashion market at that time were based on the bust size. The fittings of the dresses were to be done by the individual themselves.
'30sBust-hip Based Dress Size
It was not until the '40s that the dress sizes were available based on bust and hip.
'40sTraditions And Customs
On this occasion, all the individuals who wish to stand against body shaming wore red outfits. They also explore all the plus-size garments to support the full-figured individuals. People post something on different platforms to showcase support or wear the plus-size outfits themselves.
Ways To Celebrate National Curves Day
National Curves Day is celebrated to encourage women and men to love themselves and embrace their beauty. You can support plus-sized men and women by putting on something in red or taking a stand for them on social platforms as well as in your real life.
Facts And Stats
- National Curves Day is celebrated on the second Wednesday of October.
- National Curves Day promotes self-love among plus-size individuals.
- Around 67 % of the women in America are plus-sized as of 2012. Show your support for the day by wearing red and posting with the day's hashtag.
What are some events related to National Curves Day?
National Plus Size Appreciation Day and Body Appreciation Day are among some events related to the day.
What are some important facts about National Curves Day?
The market for plus-size clothes was estimated to be worth $480,991.8 million in 2019
What are some advantages of celebrating National Curves Day?
Celebrating this occasion will bring confidence in the plus-sized people and educate all about body positivity.
What is the history of National Curves Day?
National Curves Day was started by the CEO and the Creative Director of John Marc Collection to motivate women who were alienated because of their size.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Wednesday, October 14, 2020
- Wednesday, October 13, 2021
- Wednesday, October 12, 2022
- Wednesday, October 11, 2023
- Wednesday, October 09, 2024
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