Brazilian model and influencer Kerolay Chaves, known for her striking 126cm curves, is calling out how society excludes people with fuller figures. At just 23, she’s already faced repeated challenges navigating everyday spaces not designed for curvier bodies—from cramped airplane seats to ill-fitting clothing.
Kerolay says her experiences reveal a deeper issue of systemic body shaming. “Airplane seats, restaurant chairs, car seats—they’re all made for smaller bodies. It’s as if they’re saying my body doesn’t belong,” she shared with NeedToKnow. Public seating and fashion, she argues, reflect a world built around narrow beauty standards, often leaving fuller-bodied individuals uncomfortable and unseen.
Previously, she went viral after being asked to leave a supermarket for wearing shorts, an incident she says left her feeling publicly judged. Since then, she’s become a vocal advocate for body inclusivity.
Shopping for clothes is another battle—“It’s almost mission impossible to find pants,” she says. Even staying fit requires modifications, as gym equipment rarely accommodates her proportions.
Despite the hurdles, Kerolay embraces her “factory-original” figure with pride. “I am confident and happy with my body, and I wouldn’t change a thing,” she affirms.
