'I didn't see any representation on any runway that really signified who we are as full-figured women. Size has no barrier on beauty,' the pageant CEO said.
A new pageant in the state of Texas aims to redefine beauty standards, create opportunities for sisterhood, and celebrate plus-sized women.A new pageant in the state of Texas aims to redefine beauty standards, create opportunities for sisterhood, and celebrate plus-sized women. This weekend, five contestants will compete for the first-ever Ms. Full-Figured USA Texas title.
Contestant Itzel De Leon said she's been competing in pageants for eight years now, but this is the first time she's found a system where she truly feels that she is being celebrated for who she really is. "It brings out so much willingness and outgoingness from me personally. This pageant has helped bring out a showmanship in me that I'm very excited about, especially what we've put together and what's been put together for us," Gardner said.Tiera Williams, the director of the Texas state pageant, said their age requirement is from 18 and up.
Tiffany Gardner, 47, lives in Whitney. She is a childbirth educator and doula. Her platform is maternal mental health and postpartum support, inspired by her cousin who passed away.
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