Honor Caribbean culture by playing mas at one of the many celebrations throughout the world. In Caribbean culture, bodies of all sizes are welcomed, so finding plus size carnival outfits or costumes won’t be an issue at all. You can see for yourself with these curvy carnival influencers.
If you’re a masquerading newbie, here’s how it works: In all the cities where carnival is observed, there’s a list of bands that walk the parade route. You choose a band and then choose your section or themed costume within that band. They typically sell packages at various levels, not just for the costume but for food, drinks, and other amenities. If you’re looking for tights to go with your carnival costume, Matched For Me is a popular brand.
If you’re planning on heading to Antigua and Barbuda for carnival, Insane Carnival will make sure you have a fabulous time. The theme for 2024 was The Gala, where they created seven different sections for you to choose from. Pictured is the Whimsical look.
Mirage Mas Band showed out at the 2024 Toronto Caribbean Carnival with the Sweet Coral theme. Events filled the month of July into August, with over a million participants and spectators at the Grand Parade.
At Grenada’s Spicemas, Wings of Sparrow, and Lavish the Band chose the Faux Lore theme for 2024. Mimic costumes had four different package options. Pictured is a costume from their 2024 Carriacou Carnival “Kayak Mas.”
You don’t have to leave America to enjoy carrnival. In Miami, K-Paya featured the Extravaganza Under the Big Top theme with seven different sections. Pictured is their 2024 Invigorate style.
Head to Barbados for Crop Over with Zulu International. Their 2024 theme was City of Dreams with four different packages. What a colorful way to dance through the end of carnival called Grand Kadooment Day.
Kick off J’ouvert covered in paint, mud, and oil in Trinidad. Observed before Ash Wednesday every year, come participate in fetes, admire stick fights, soca competitions, and more.
These are just a few plus size carnival outfits and costumes for revelers. A great place to start is the carnival website for the city you want to go to. They usually have a list of all of the participating bands.
