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Street Style: Fly Curvy Girls

Full-figured fabulousness is taking over. And these fashionistas are nailing it -- styling it up with cute collections designed for real women with real curves and the hottest accessories. They keep it fly in top trends while refusing to be anything short of chic. Check out their full-on fierceness on the streets.
By Celia L. Smith with Photography · Updated October 28, 2020
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Ravishing Red

Blogger Antoinette Henry wears her “date night flirty” look by BB Dakota with Chinese Laundry shoes.

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Chicks in Kicks

Stylist Paula Renee wears a H&M sweater with a vintage fur, Marshall Nash pants and Ash sneakers.

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Fun Fur

Publicist Janelle Langford wears a Zara coat, Kayla dress and necklace by Stone Savant jewelry.

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Relaxed

Business operations maven Keira Dwarte wears a Nicholas K. coat, Zara blouse, ASOS pants and Fendi bag.

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Editor Chic

ESSENCE editor Reneise Francis wears a vintage top, ASOS pants, Kara Ross necklace and Zara shoes.

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Foxy Fur

Cartier watch planner Peta Simpson wears an Adrienne Landau fur vest, Forever21 pants, Cartier glasses and Chanel bag. “My style, I would describe as unorthodox meets chic.”

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Color Cool

Online editor Geneva S. Thomas wears an ASOS coat, Oscar de la Renta dress, vintage hat and Zara bag.

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Design Maven

Designer rep Crystal Buvrey wears a Forever21 coat, H&M fur and Quest boots.

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Leopard Leggings

Fashion publicist Danelle William wears an ASOS coat, Motel leggings, vintage anchor necklace, Patricia Fields glasses and Chanel bag.

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Classic Cutie

Project coordinator Leona Quinlan wears an Old Navy top and vintage skirt, keeping it classic “not trendy.”

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Curvy Queen

Curvy style expert Denise Caldwell wears a Lord & Taylor dress and a necklace by Ranjana Khan. She describes her style as “urban glam.”

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Uptown Girl

Blogger Christina Brown of Love Brown Sugar wears a Zara cape, ASOS dress and Deena & Ozzy wedges with an “uptown meets downtown” flair.

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Equestrian Chic

Student Abigal Setal wears a Victoria’s Secret blazer, Forever21 top and boots by Stewart Weitzman.

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Girly Girl

Blogger Antoinette Henry wears her “retro professional” look in a Bar III dress with a vintage necklace.

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Blogger Christine Brown wears a Zara cape with an Elliot Lucca purse.

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Media operations tech Flyeisha K. Brown wears a Zara dress. She describes her style as “Trend Rocker.”

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Accessories designer Shauna Small wears a Zara jumper, Kenneth Cole shoes, white BCBG bracelet and vintage clutch. She describes her style as “Eclectic and Modern Hippy.”

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Singer and songwriter Tainisha Grant wears Avenue with Ashley Stewart jeans and Diva Chic shoes. She describes her style a “Diva Chic.” She topped the look off with a red lip.

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Media consultant Shayla Robinson spots a Vivianne Tam dress and Jeffery Campbell shoes.

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TV personality Fumi Desalu-Vold wears a H&M top, Tory Birch shoes and Hermès bag.

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Stylist Sheila Barry wears a Forever 21 cape, Urban Outfitters skirt, Seychelles shoes and vinatage bag.

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Fashion consultant Erica Sewell wears a Moschino skirt, J. Crew top and Cambridge Satchell Co. bag.“I would say that my style has a contemporay pan-African aesthetic.”

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Blogger Lexi Felder wears a Forever 21 blazer, Romeo and Juliet top, and French Connection bottom. She describes her style as “Fashionista.”

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