Enough Already! 15 Things About Fashion Nova Curve We're Tired of Hearing

1. Perhaps, without noticing, you've double-tapped a Fashion Nova look during the hours you've spent mindlessly scrolling through Instagram. Take a moment to remember the last time you saw an Insta-pal (whether a celebrity or a social media influencer or a friend) pictured in absurdly high-waisted jeans with pre-made holes large enough to squeeze a cantaloupe through. Maybe they were wearing a two piece athleisure set that was so elegant it was meant to be worn for club purposes, rather than running errands. Fashion Nova sells fast fashion at its fastest -- if you're within 40 miles of their warehouse, they'll have a Postmate deliver your online order -- and specializes in styles that would make your mother ask you if you're "sure" you'd want to go out in them. (There are five brick-and-mortar stores in California, in addition to the online business.) This brand has fascinated me for the past year, ever since I noticed its social media omnipresence. More than 5,000 Instagram influencers work with the brand. They represent every level in modern-day fame. Baddie Winkle and Danielle "Cash Me Outside” Bregoli have posted photos of themselves wearing Fashion Nova. Richard Saghian, Fashion Nova CEO, said that a post from Kylie's Facebook page is more powerful than any Super Bowl commercial. And if she shares a photo of herself in Fashion Nova not just to Instagram but also to Twitter and Facebook, that, Saghian says, is an "apocalypse." He is serious about this. Most Fashion Nova influencers just receive free clothes, but Jenner is valuable enough to be paid, though Saghian declined to share the size of her fee. According to him, one of her posts could generate sales of up to $50,000. Although it's not surprising that many people will pay a lot to be Kylie Jenner, sheer metallic slip dresses don't look as fashionable as lip products. I wanted to know whether a normal citizen with a full-time job could navigate the world in Instagram clothes. What would Fashion Nova do in the world outside of Calabasas, Mexico? Would it be possible to dress like a Kardashian on a budget, while still feeling comfortable enough to leave my home? It was only possible to test it myself. Preparation The biggest struggle in finding outfits that serve the purposes of my experiment was finding my size. Talking to Saghian, I discovered that Fashion Nova uses juniors sizes. They offer the odd numbers 1-15 as well as 1,2, and 3X options. Since elementary school, I didn't know what juniors sizing meant. This was especially true when it came time to the clothes on a model that looked like she was conceived and had been born in a trainer. I consulted both their size chart and online message boards to determine what a size 28/29 jean means in the Fashion Nova world. For those wondering, it means a size 7/9. I went with 9, just to be sure. Because I wanted to be on the safe side, I ordered a lot, and some of the clothes didn't fit or seemed to be incomplete. One pair of jeans that I ordered was too long for my upper thighs; a bodysuit wouldn't fit my back; and a sweater dress in sheer rose-gold came with no garment underneath. I was fine with tossing the dress aside, because just touching its synthetic and not-at-all-sweater-like material made me feel as though my body would turn into one giant hive. However, the jeans could have been an integral part my wardrobe so that was a bummer. They fit like a glove on my sister, Fashion Nova size 1. Day One: Casual Moment For my first look, I went the "casual, cool" route: a destroyed "band" tee featuring a fake band name that I personally could not decipher, and Fashion Nova's most popular denim, the Glistening Jeans. Both the jeans and tee featured aggressive holes. All of my mail is sent to work so I could tell a few people about Fashion Nova. However, they weren't prepared to see me as a contributing member of society the day I walked into work in a top that looked a lot like this.

2. What I did love about this outfit were the jeans. The fit is amazing: It could be the Lycra, or the nonconstricting- yet-very-slimming high waist, but I don't think I've ever worn more comfortable jeans. Tight in all of the right places, they hiked up my bottom, cinched my waist, and even offered a ton of mobility in terms of stretching and trying out squatting poses for the 'gram. The holes in both the top and the jeans did leave little to the imagination, though, despite the fact that I was technically almost 100 percent covered. Although I love being noticed, the attention I received in this look nearly convinced me to abandon my Fashion Nova mission before sunset. It's not clear if the V-neck top was too close to my navel, or my upper thighs. But I saw gentlemen walk past me on the street and offer me a place on the train. I also accidentally exposed my breast to my accountant. Like a proud 20-something who's got her own and will use her money as she pleases, I dropped off my taxes in this look! Be grateful that you've never had to talk about write-offs while trying to shimmy your boob back into its proper position inside of your bra. Insta-Influencer Vibes - 2 out of 5 Day Two: Body-con Moment After accidentally exposing myself in Fashion Nova, I waited until the weekend to wear the look I was most excited for: the dress worn by Kylie Jenner herself in this indelible Instagram image: It's simple -- black, body-con, short, and perfect. Double-lined made the dress feel more luxurious and made me less afraid of being seen by another innocent person. Kylie wore her dress with a strappy heel, but because I'm forced to live a more practical life, with public transit and actual encounters with weather, I paired my look with stockings, but added Fashion Nova's boots. This bitch looked terrible in the dress, and I'm not trying to be too cocky. Although I had hoped to bring it to the club, I was unable to Fashion Nova Curve make it to my cousin's 22nd Birthday Party at a bar. You would have believed I was North West wearing a corset when I walked in. It was all easy for me. Before I even made it to the bar, several gentlemen asked me if I would like to buy them a drink. It was harmless but I noticed a trend in men wanting to grab my hips or waist when they tried to squeeze me through the night. The outfit proved to be both hot and comfortable, even if its tightness and shortness forced me to make miniature and well-thought-out movements, like royalty or a doll -- basically my two favorite things. Two friends and one family member were encouraged to admit that they had secretly been eyeing Fashion Nova. One of them had saved looks downloaded to her phone that she was too ashamed to purchase, but my example inspired her to follow her Fashion Nova dreams! And my cousin confessed to owning a Fashion Nova bomber jacket. Literally, I'm changing lives and dressing up wardrobes. Insta-Influencer Vibes - 4 out of 5 Day Three: Torn-Up Moment Inspired by the weekend, I wanted to start the week on a Fashion Nova high, so I pulled the riskiest "work" look from my bag of Fashion Nova tricks. My usual outfit for work is a sweatshirt, jeans and Adidas or Chucks. It's very casual, but I love to "dress it up." This made this look, my uniform, even more exciting/terrifying. On a Monday morning, I got up and put on another (but very different) pair of ripped black jeans with this Justine top: The look seems simple, but I assure you it is not. The sweatshirt was one big hole that took me 90 seconds to properly get into, and even with a thin tank underneath, I still got some raised eyebrows. It looked like I'd made a

3. pit stop in the morning to be properly mauled and beaten by a tiger. It was uncomfortable. My sister is my best friend and I am able to work together. She spent most of the day following me around the office telling everyone that she was embarrassed by her Instagram outfits. To allow my office-mates to see how strange I looked, I was asked to dance for them. The jeans fit very well, but the holes were manufactured in a way that left tiny, thin strings cutting into my legs and drawing blood and causing marks that I'm hoping will one day leave my body. I went home solemnly that night, wishing Fashion Nova had never existed. Insta-Influencer Vibes - 3.5 out 5 Day Four: Athleisure Movement But I wanted to take one more look. This look, which is a classic athleisure moment if you like -- was my favorite of all the looks. After seeing this Wanderlust look on Kylie Jenner as well as Baddie Winkle, it was clear to me that I had to have it on me. For a day of self-pampering and walking around the city, I paired my look with Adidas to make it clear to the world that I was in no way working out, just bopping about town looking cute and comfortable in a monochromatic, crop-top leisure suit, bunnies! The fit was perfect, as Fashion Nova clothes are known to do. My body looked amazing! In public, nobody noticed me because they could see that I was serious about my look. It was perfect. I looked great and I remained unbothered by unwanted attention. Then, after my massage, the unexpected happened. As one does, I undressed before I hit my masseuse's table, and had calming visions of finishing my day roaming the streets in Fashion Nova. It was clear that this was a pipe dream. My already-cropped top fell by two sizes in the span of 90 minutes. It wasn't doing anything but sitting folded on a chair, yet still, it was able to turn itself into a bandanna. So, instead of carrying on with my day, I had to walk to the nearest train and rush home to change. I used my purse as a shield because my entire chest was exposed. I am thankful for the few hours I was able to wear the outfit. Reflections Once my time wearing Fashion Nova clothes was done, I breathed a sweet sigh of relief. Finally, instead of Insta Mariah, I was Mariah Mariah, in Banana Republic jeans and plaid shirts. I can't say that I absolutely hated wearing Fashion Nova, but I hated how self-conscious I felt wearing the clothes. I also can't say that these clothes are not balled up in an eco-friendly bag in a corner of my apartment, waiting either to be donated or worn to the club with my girls, when and if we ever decide to go to the club. I will say, however, that I've continued to peruse the site -- because after having a taste, no matter how sour, I'm still giddy at the prospect of wearing an item worn by my favorite Kardashian. But really, it's not my opinion that matters: It's the opinion of middle-schoolers living on allowances, of athletic champions like Serena Williams (yes, she's a customer, Saghian reports), and everyone else with bottled-up Instagram-influencer urges inside her.