Remi Bader

So here’s the pitch: Ever felt personally victimized by online shopping or trying on tight clothes in the mall? Yeah, same. But instead of rage-quitting, Remi Bader turned her fashion fails into viral TikToks - and a platform built on honesty, humor, and self-respect.

While most influencers post their best angles, Remi became famous for doing the exact opposite - trying on clothes that didn’t fit and saying what the rest of us were thinking: “How is this supposed to fit anyone?!” From her bedroom floor to fashion week runways, she’s made the fashion industry take real bodies seriously.

Rewind to 2020. Remi was stuck at home, dealing with job loss during the pandemic and feeling totally meh. She started posting “realistic hauls” - not the aesthetic ones, but the “this looked nothing like the ad” kind. Instead of hiding the awkwardness, she leaned in and laughed at it.

Her content was raw: her in a mirror, trying to squeeze into jeans labeled XL that weren’t even close. And the internet??? Ate. It. UP. People saw themselves in her - finally. Someone who looked like them, laughed like them, and refused to pretend the shopping experience wasn’t broken.

Remi wasn’t trying to be the next style icon. She was just showing up as herself and calling out brands that acted like plus-size people didn’t exist. That honesty hit hard - especially because she mixed in serious stuff too, like mental health and binge eating recovery. Her content wasn’t just scroll-worthy - it was trust-worthy.

Most influencers sold perfection. Remi sold reality (with good lighting and great jeans, eventually). She found her lane - realistic fashion - and never swerved. Consistent. Candid. Completely herself.

Now? She’s not just TikTok famous. She’s walked in runway shows, partnered with brands like Victoria’s Secret and Revolve, and even launched her own size-inclusive line. But more importantly, she’s shifted the conversation. She’s made shopping feel a little less painful - and a lot more powerful.

🌟 Thrive Tip

Watch: “Realistic Revolve Try-On Haul (Unfiltered AF)” - the video that started it all.
Quote: “If it doesn’t fit, that’s not your fault. That’s the clothes.” - Remi Bader
Why it matters: Remi reminds us that what we see in the mirror isn’t a failure - it’s a reality check the industry needed.

✨ Start Today:

Step 1: Own your “flaws”

What you think is embarrassing might actually connect with people the most. Be loud about it. Be funny. Be real.

Step 2: Pick your one thing

Remi focused on fashion that actually fits. What’s your thing - the one topic nobody’s talking about, but should be?

Step 3: Post anyway

Feeling awkward? Not perfect? Who cares. Post it. The more real you are, the more people feel you. Social media’s not about perfection anymore - it’s about honesty with style.

💬 Your Turn:

What’s one thing you wish more influencers talked about - and what would it look like if you started that conversation?