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.

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!

(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.

(Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

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

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”.

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

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

(Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Torrid)

Jazzmyne Jay (Photo by Suma Jane Dark)

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

(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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Serving with Natalie Hage.

I AM Troy’s pug shorts.

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

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

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

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

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