Torrid pool party

The Torrid Pool Party Was Fat-Girl Magic

Last year, I was lucky enough to meet so many iconic, beauty-standard crushing, plus-size women at Essie Golden’s Golden Confidence pool party in LA. When, much to my utter fucking shock, I was invited to this year’s Torrid #thesecurves pool party in Orange, CA, I couldn’t say no. There is nothing in the world like rubbing elbows with fabulous fat babes (and bro HAI TROY), some of which I have been following for years. Yet I couldn’t have prepared myself for how surreal it would actually get.

But first…my outfit.

Sequin jacket

Photo by Suma Jane Dark

Guys. Redress is the shit. This vintage cape is all I’ll ever need in life. I don’t have to pay rent. I can just live in this. I don’t need air. I can just breathe in this fabulousness.

But enough of me (actually, you’ll see me pop up a lot in photos because I’m a busy little beaver and low-key narcissist but hey). On with the recap!

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

(L-R) Ashley Nell Tipton, Nicole Byer, Amanda Bourne and Troy Solomon (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

I actually got to touch Ashley Nell Tipton guys. Also, now I need this swim cover in my life.

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

(Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Gabi Gregg (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Tiffany Polite (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

EDIT: SHE FOUND ME AND WE’RE IN EACH OTHER’S LIVES FOREVER NOW. 😛

I don’t know who this bb is but I feel like putting out a Missed Connection ad on Craig’s List for “Long Lost BFF”.

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Anna O’Brien (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

OF COURSE my girl Glitter and Lazers bedazzled her shit out. Goals.

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

(Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Jazzmyne Jay (Photo by Suma Jane Dark)

She gives even more life in person, people. My heart could barely take it.

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

(L-R top) Manon Edwards, Maria Gimena and Saucye West (L-R bottom) Brittany Ordaz, Oh Hi It Me, and Alysse Dalessandro. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

The glorious backside of plus model Katana Fatale and Sarah Sapora of Sarah Plus Life.  (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Simone Mariposa is as stunning as I remember her. Had the pleasure of shooting with her last year for #BeInYourSkin (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Saucye West being worshiped (rightfully so) by Suma Jane Dark and Laurel Dickman.  (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Heyyyyyyyyyy.  (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Natalie Hage and Simone Mariposa redefining that selfie game.  (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Troy Solomon and Erica Jean Schenk. I died over Troy’s fanny pack and I vow to wear mine more often goddamnit. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Me basking in Suma’s fabulousness. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Rhapsody Artajo and my lost BFF. I’ll fight you for her, Rhapsody! (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Laurel, Saucye, Me, Katana, Suma. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Our special guest, Nicole Byer!  (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Manon Edwards (Chic With Curves, yes she is!) (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Torrid Model Search Winner Maria Gimena (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

DJ Mamabear (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

For real, Rhapsody. Come at me, bro. 😛 (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Mamafierce and Nataliemeansnice

Serving with Natalie Hage.

Mamafierce and A Beard Named Troy

I AM Troy’s pug shorts.

Torrid #TheseCurves Pool Party at The Monaco Mansion in Orange County

Alysse Dalessandro and Marcy Cruz popping in for a group shot. (Photo by Suma Jane Dark)

Troy Soloman

Get it, Troy. (Photo by Suma Jane Dark)

Alysse Dalessandro

She always fucking brings it. (Photo by Suma Jane Dark)

Saucye West

My life giver. My proof of perfection. My aspiration. My SAUCE. Ugh she’s too good. (Photo by Suma Jane Dark)

Jacqueline Whitmore

We can just end on my boo boo Jacqueline Whitmore‘s tulle dream here. Can you even? (Photo by Suma Jane Dark)

My Outfit Deets:

Sequin cape | Re/Dress (only one and I have it nya nya but keep an eye out for more vintage finds added regularly.)
Swim top | Torrid (4% Cash Back at Ebates. Join here!)
Swim bottom | Torrid
Pink faux fur sandals | Amazon


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2 responses to “The Torrid Pool Party Was Fat-Girl Magic”

  1. Tiffie Avatar

    ? Plz do not fight over lil ol’ meee!!

    What a fabulous recap! You’re a doll and please be in my life forever ????

    1. mamafierce Avatar
      mamafierce

      OMG ITS YOU HAIIIII <3 Followed. Will be in your life forever now. :p And will add your IG link to the post!