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FOUNDATION

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FASHION & PHILANTHROPY

Promoting body positivity and self-confidence in plus-size women through fashion and beauty. 

Be confident with who you are. Your strength is the best style you can own. Wear it with confidence!

ABOUT

MISSION

 

We empower plus-size and curvy women and girls to be self-confident in their lifestyle pursuits by promoting body-positivity and self-love.

VISION

 

We seek to build leaders in the curvy community through self-care, self-discovery, self-identity, and self-concept.

WHAT WE DO

EDUCATE

EMPOWER

CONNECT

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There is power in connecting confident women. We seek to build a community of positive-minded leaders by providing self-care and lifestyle skills through our fashion and beauty workshops. 

THE COMMUNITY

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COMING SOON - Great leadership starts with listening, understanding, and compassion. This is a program for high school students that supports body positivity, anti-bullying, and anti-trolling on social media.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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Our partnership with Columbia College Chicago's fashion

 department gives students more insight into the plus-size fashion industry and helps us better provide design resources to build plus-size focused curricula.

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

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At our annual DREAM BIG Midwest conference, our team collaborates with national brands and influencers to provide insight on fashion and beauty opportunities in the industry. 

ASPIRING PROFESSIONALS

EVENTS

Upcoming Events

  • THE CURVY SOCIALE: EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS ONLY
    THE CURVY SOCIALE: EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS ONLY
    Time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    In an intimate setting, you'll get a chance to mingle with some of Chicago's top curvy creatives including fashion bloggers, models, makeup artists, model agencies, designers, stylists, branding experts, PR agents or many others in the fashion & beauty scene. GET ON THE LIST!
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  • DREAM BIG Curvy Fashion & Beauty Conference
    DREAM BIG Curvy Fashion & Beauty Conference
    Sat, Aug 17
    Venue SIX10
    CURVY GIRLS WHO RUN THE WORLD... We're changing the fashion perception in the Midwest! Many creatives are aspiring to enter the fashion and beauty scene and we want to help. DREAM BIG Midwest is where you can manifest your glam dreams and put them into action.
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GET INVOLVED

LOVE

INSPIRE

SUPPORT

LOVE EVERY BODY

 

We have BIG hearts and would love your support in changing girls and women's lives for the better.

 

If you wish to volunteer and get involved, please send us a message or feel free to share your ideas and/or feedback.

 

When you give to The Curvy Express, you not only become a supporter but a vital part of our community. All monetary gifts are greatly appreciated and are tax-deductible.

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HOW CAN WE HELP?

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Contact

The Curvy Express Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.

PO Box 3093 · Oak Park, IL 60303

Copyright © 2018 The Curvy Express Foundation

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