If there’s one thing we love at The Curvy Fashionista, it’s seeing fashion that empowers. So when the plus-size-positive movie Empire Waist hit our radar, we couldn’t help but fall in love with how it portrayed the beauty, confidence, and power that comes with owning your style, regardless of size.
And who better to talk about this than the costume designer herself, Francesca Roth? We sat down with the film’s costume designer to get the inside scoop on how she worked her magic to bring the film’s characters to life—wardrobe first, of course!
Dressing for Confidence—With a Side of Magic
Francesca Roth didn’t just dress the characters of Empire Waist—she empowered them. Roth shares how the costumes were more than just clothes; they were transformative tools that helped the cast embody their roles, and sometimes, even reshape how they felt about their own bodies. “I think it becomes a space that helps turn a personal discomfort into confidence,” she says. That’s the magic of costume design.
Whether it’s a pair of jeans that work perfectly for Marcy (played by Daisy Washington), who uses a wheelchair, or the iconic final dress worn by Lenore (played by Mia Kaplan), Roth ensures that each look represents both the character’s…
