Plus-size pregnant woman is ‘FIRED from bank job’ after steamy topless photoshoot with fiance that promoted body positivity goes viral
Stephanie, from Texas, said her dismissal was 'hurtful' and claims her company thought the shoot would reflect badly on their 'family-orientated' firm
A PLUS-SIZE woman who took part in a topless photoshoot with her fiancé has been fired from her bank job when they saw the "inappropriate" pictures.
Stephanie, from Texas, was praised when she stripped off for a boudoir photoshoot with partner Arryn, and it quickly went viral.
“I was a model employee, I was moving up fast. I had a promotion within seven months. This one thing, for me, was the reason I was booted.”
The stunning snaps were shared more than 85,000 times and accumulated more than 64,000 likes on the page.
One person said: "This makes my heart so happy and gives me hope as a plus size woman that not all men care about what size you are."
While another added: "Usually I hate pictures like this, but honestly this is a beautiful photo set, she's modest, even when topless, and these don't scream 'Look I'm a thick women'.
"These scream I'm a women in love and with the man I love."
Stephanie has embraced this opportunity to share her body positive message with people who feel judged and have unrealistic expectations of their figures.
In an interview with she said: “I remember being in junior high and looking at myself in the mirror, wondering why my stomach wasn’t the way it was ‘supposed’ to be.
“Over the years, I’ve come to accept that I am always going to be considered plus-size.
"I push myself out of my comfort zone by wearing clothes that I love but aren’t in society’s mould of what is acceptable for bigger women, like crop tops, tight shirts, shorter dresses and shorts.
"I walk around with my head high, smiling, and show no shame in myself.”
Stephanie explained that she loved the result of the pictures.
She said: "I was shocked. I look so in love and confident. Every person should be able to see themselves in that light. It is really eye-opening.”
The couple plan to get married in early 2019.
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