I’m known as ‘the girl with hip dips’ & I love flaunting them in bikinis…trolls say I ‘don’t have the body’ for swimwear
SHE’S known on social media as ‘the girl with the hip dips’ – and Nelly proudly posts uplifting content to her 580k Instagram followers so others can feel good about themselves too.
Content creator Nelly London, from Brighton, is a size 12 body positive influencer who often shares body confidence posts to her social media platforms, showing off her breasts, hip dips and body rolls.
But although her uplifting content inspires thousands, Nelly has revealed that it doesn’t go without trolling too.
In a recent video shared to Instagram, Nelly clapped back at the haters who have criticised her figure.
In the candid clip, Nelly danced around in a red skirt and a matching bikini top, as she proudly showed off her tummy and hip dips.
Alongside the clip, which has now racked up over 30,000 likes, Nelly revealed a comment that she often hears from keyboard warriors – “you don’t have the body type for that outfit”.
But clearly unphased by the rude remark, Nelly jokingly jumped around her bedroom, as she snapped back and mimed along to an audio that said: “And she gave…no f***s. Not even one. And she lived happily ever after.”
Social media users were inspired by Nelly’s body confidence clip and many flocked to the comments to express this.
One person said: “This made me smile – you are the funniest and most beautiful, I can’t!!”
Another replied: “Omg girl you look gorgeous, I think I fell in love with the red lip though. Curvy and slay.”
A third wrote: “Hmmmmm that’s funny! Clothing is made for bodies, not the other way around. By the way, This outfit looks adorable on you.”
Meanwhile, someone else commented: “Honestly Nelly thank you so much for introducing me to so many creators just like yourself who have done nothing but improved my life and self image.
“Little by little I’m learning to be kinder to myself and just let myself exist!
“And it’s so liberating and beautiful and I wouldn’t have known a life like this could be possible until I started flooding my feed with people like you and your content and I’ll forever be grateful.
“Thank you for existing and spreading the message you do.”
Best shops for curvy swimwear
IF you're a curvy girl looking for some new swimwear, look no further..
Some popular stockists to head to when shopping for the best plus-size swimwear include Simply Be, New Look, M&S, and Pour Moi.
Though ASOS, Boohoo and PrettyLittleThing also have an impressive collection to leave you looking a million dollars relaxing poolside.
Not only this, but below are some retailers you won’t want to miss for curvy girl swimwear.
Triumph has a versatile range of swimwear options to shop, across separates, one-pieces and beach cover-ups.
This means shoppers can select a full matching set, or mix and match, to feel stylish when in your swimwear.
There is a specific fuller cup range to shop within swimwear, which not only helps shoppers find their perfect swimsuit but whittles out the other creations for a speedy and fuss-free shopping experience.
River Island may not be the first retailer we think of when on the hunt for the best plus-size swimwear, but they do have a plus-size section to shop and it’s quite impressive.
While the selection is not as vast as other retailers, the section is bold and beautiful, but most importantly, supportive too.
The collection includes bikini tops and briefs, swimsuits, as well as flattering beach cover-ups and dresses to layer over your swimwear.
The plus size swimwear at River Island range in sizes, but fetch up to a UK 26 or 28.
Simply Be is another firm favourite for plus size shoppers to head to as it has stunning pieces, across lingerie and swimwear, to cater to your style, shape and needs.
The swimwear can range up to a UK size 32, which is why Simply Be stands out in a crowd of fashion retailers because you can trust there will be swimwear to hold you in the right places and feel comfortable.
Shoppers can secure separate two-pieces, as well as one-piece swimsuits, cover-ups, and everything in between. Plus, we are impressed with the variety of prints and patterns too.
Pour Moi is a reliable shopping destination for underwear and swimwear, including those shopping for plus-size swimwear or fuller busts with cup sizes going up to a J.
There is a large range of stylish swimwear to shop, including bandeau designs, high-waisted briefs, underwired bras, and much more.
So, rest assured you can find a chic and supportive swimming ensemble to pack for your vacation.
Bravissimo is one of the first retailers that springs to mind when shopping for plus-size fashion, whether it is underwear or swimwear.
At Bravissimo the cups can range up to a J cup, which is extremely rare for many high-street retailers.
The swimwear styles vary from bikinis to tankinis and one-piece swimsuits, but every style is stunning, so you can look and feel good on those day trips to the beach.
OWNING HER INSECURITIES
Nelly has spent almost a decade worrying about her tummy and hip dips, but has now taken ownership of her insecurities and spends time celebrating them.
She revealed that she came up with the nickname ‘the girl with the hip dips’ after struggling with the size of the indents on the tops of her legs for many years.
The influencer previously told Fabulous: “For my whole life – my genuine biggest insecurity was my hip dips.
Yes, my hip dips are prominent, and to be fair, I’ve never met anyone with hip dips as stand-out as mine
Nelly London
“It was not just the size of my body but mainly the shape – with having such prominent hip dips, it’s something that I never, ever saw anywhere, it was never in images I would see in magazines, billboards or TV.
“I genuinely believed that I had a birth deformity and that it was an issue with my body that I would need surgically correcting, because I had never seen anyone with a body like mine. I really thought there was something wrong with me.
“Yes, my hip dips are prominent, and to be fair, I’ve never met anyone with hip dips as stand-out as mine, but most people do have them to some extent, mine just happen to be stronger.
“There’s nothing wrong with them – so when I started taking ownership of that part of my body, that was my personal big thing and once I got over that I needed to see someone being confident and powerful in this body, letting me know that it was normal, so that’s how it’s become my thing”.
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