"You are pretty but... you need to lose weight/you can do something about your skin/you are too short/you should straighten your hair et cetera, et cetera": Heard these too often? Our social conditioning has made us more aware of our imperfections and conscious about how we look. Only a few of us can embrace our flaws (as labelled by the society) and make the best of them. If you need a masterclass in loving yourself, no matter how much you weigh, what your hair looks like, how tall or short you are, you need to draw inspiration from these powerhouse Instagrammers.

Aashna Bhagwani

Pune based lifestyle and travel blogger Aashna Bhagwani's Instagram is an absolute delight. Aashna is unapologetically stylish and rocks her plus-sized figure with absolute aplomb. Bikinis, backless dresses and high slits, she wears them all and looks absolutely gorgeous.

Slaying the slit!

Rocking the bikini

Such prettiness!

Monica Sahu 

If you visit to Monica Sahu's Instagram account, who is a fitness enthusiast, it will leave you speechless. She is effortlessly flexible, super-confident about her body and absolutely aww-dorable.

Just look at how flexible she is!

 

YOGA for me is not just for workout or flexibility; it is A Way Of Life... It taught me how you sit better, walk taller, and learn deeper... Waking up, not just to face a day but to embrace and enjoy it... Eating healthy, not just to be fit but to feel elevated and energised... Some people think Yoga is a discipline but I think it is a chance to let yourself explore possibilities... This #internationaldayofyoga, give yourself the chance to try something relaxing for ur mind, body and soul... HAPPY YOGA DAY; EVERYDAY !!! Morning Munchies: @nuttygritties Yoga Pants: @sweeindia Mat: @vectorxind #internationaldayofyoga #internationalyogaday #yogaday #yoga #yogaeverywhere #magic #vlog #padmasana #suryanamaskar #headstand #corestrength #fullsplits #flexibility #strengthtraining #bodyweighttraining #desi #workout #fitness #fitlifestyle #fitgirl #fitfam #fitlife #hardwork #worthit #healthiswealth

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How many girls with even a perfectly slim body are capable of doing a full-split? Not many eh?

#HumFitTohIndiaFit 🇮🇳 Thanks everyone who nominated me... @shape_spice with her Kick Ass Strength and Balance, @vashisth2630 with his Stop Drop Push-Up and every other challenger with their FIT-tastic moves have compelled me to share my favourites today... Fitness need not be defined in a box, it is to be explored from the body and the soul... I pass on the challenge to my entire Fit Fam... Specially waiting to see my divas @yogacaro @neha.yt @apoorvajayarajan @neha.jayarajan @fitphysioaishwarya & the dashing hunks @deepakoberoi @abhinavfitness @manandeep17 @shredded.singh @susheelyogi to share their Fitspirational Videos for India and the World... Do this for a healthier tomorrow... Let's make this a fruitful way to connect the nation... #incredibleindia #india #indianandproud #fitness #fitgirl #fitfam #yoga #calisthenics #gymnastics #flexibilitytraining #flexible #fullsplits #stopdropyoga #stopdropsplit #allblackeverything #athleisure #sunny #summerjam #hardwork #heathiswealth

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Who said saree is only for a particular body type?

Ragini R 

Ragini R, a vintage lover, a writer and a blogger, Ragini R is redefining beauty norms in more ways than one. She is absolutely flawless. Be it her short hair or her plus size body type, everything about Ragini is absolutely glamorous.

Check her out looking absolutely Wow! in this red lingerie:

And stunning in this floral bikini:

She looks a class apart in this black sheer dress.

Neha Parulkar

Shattering all norms of a zero size model, Neha Parulkar is plus size model and a social media influencer. The grace and confidence with she carries herself is commendable and something each one of us can look up to.

Just look at her, bold and beautiful!

I don’t need a superhero, i got my own cape! 🔥🔥🔥 At first, i was really skeptical about the fact that a plus size person like me would be able to pull off a one piece swimsuit... that to flaunting it in a country like India. While some, in their minds admired my confidence as they watched me getting all crazy in the pool, while few eyes questioned as to what the hell has she worn and why. But then I remembered my purpose of buying a swimsuit like this... I LOVE MY BODY and I WILL WEAR WHATEVER THE EFF I WANT! This is not just me breaking stereotype but also kinda proving to myself that it is OKAY to NOT CARE of the illogical myths associated with curvy and plus size women... the biggest myth being... plus size women cant pull off a swimsuit. Well here you go *glass break* .. .. 👙 by @zaful #Zaful #Suimsuit #plussizeswimsuit #plussize #curvyswinsuit #effyourbeautystandards #ownit #plusswimsuit #plusmodel #plusblogger #psblogger #psmodel #plussizefashion #breakingstereotypes #zerofucksgiven #mybodymyrules #plusandproud #goa #pool #waterbaby #internationalwomensday #celebratemysize #sexy #happywomensday #bold #strength #courage #honormycurves @instagram @plus_isamust @effyourbeautystandards @bebody_positive @thecurvycon @the.curv @popxofashion @missmalini @theashleygraham @tessholliday @idivaofficial @bombaytimes @scoopwhoop @buzzfeedindia @vogueindia @feminaindia @verveindia @graziaindia @theellenshow @maxim.india @timestalent @lateciat @gqindia @homegrownin @bombaytimes @middayindia @dnamodels @dnanewsindia @lanebryant @slink_jeans @imgmodels @img_reliance @fabuplus @slinkmagazine @elleindiaofficial @_mumbaimirror @curvegirl_ @plusmodelmag @curvygirlsvip @bigandblunt @voluptuousinc @imgmodels @timestalent @officialhumansofbombay @zafulswimwear @vitaminstree @homegrownin @ftfsnaps @pinkvillafashion @missguided @curvynstyle

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Totally inspiring women to be fierce and full of fire, no matter what.

Slaying it on the ramp.

📷 📷 📷 Thank you @the__philosophical__guy and @tanushree_choudhary for being there and cheering your lungs out! Haha 💋 Thank you my @instagram friends and followers for supporting me and being positive about the whole thing. Every support is much appreciated 🙂😇🙏 31.01.2018 - a dream came true. Thank you @half.full.curve @tinkabhatia @rixibhatia @lakmefashionwk @lakmeindia #nofilter This was one hell of an experience 👏🏻🔥 #LakmeFashionWeek #Lfw #LakmeFashionWeek2018 #Lfw2018 #HalfFullCurve #6Degrees #BreakingStereotypes #BodyPositive #honormycurves #celebratemysize #effyourbeautystandards #plusmodel #plussize #curvy #plussizemodel #plussizefashion #plussizefashionshow #fashionshow #psfashionshow #curvygirl #fashiongram #instagram @instagram @effyourbeautystandards @bebody_positive @thecurvycon @the.curv @popxofashion @missmalini @theashleygraham @tessholliday @idivaofficial @bombaytimes @scoopwhoop @buzzfeedindia @vogueindia @feminaindia @verveindia @graziaindia @theellenshow @maxim.india @timestalent @lateciat @gqindia

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Tanesha Awasthi

With both curves and curls, Tanesha Awasthi is also a mom. Her Instagram account is very inspiring. Loving everything about herself, Tanesha's keeps her style cool and contemporary.

What a beautiful mom!

My fellow mama’s know that a lazy day in bed is far more appealing (not to mention easier!) than getting the kids ready and out the door in time to enjoy an actual sit-down brunch on Mother’s Day! This year, all I wanted to do was spend some quality time at home with my kiddos — which lately consists of us lounging in our comfy bed I recently revamped with all new bedding, mattress included, via @allswellhome. And since Dave and I are flying to NYC tomorrow for work, a day in bed is exactly what I needed to thoroughly enjoy my early Mother’s Day celebration! #BanTheBrunch #MyAllswell #ad http://liketk.it/2vJbe #liketkit @liketoknow.it . . . #motherdsay #mama #mommymoments #TaneshAndMina #TaneshaAndNyan #momlife #taneshaawasthi #girlwithcurves #momstyle #mom #mamabear #momandkids #momandus #momblogger #bloggermom #happymom #mamamoments

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Giving Major #OOTD Goals

How many plus size women have the confidence wear something like that?

Well, these instagrammers are the best inspiration to look up to, for everyone who is struggling to love themselves. Make the best of what you have and love the way you look. Eventually it is your confidence that will take you places, and these fabulous women totally prove that.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 28, 2018 07:10 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).