✨ Empire Waist (2024) — A heartfelt, feel‑good coming‑of‑age comedy‑drama about finding your voice, your style, and your self‑confidence. 🌈 Lenore, a plus‑size teen with a hidden talent for fashion, struggles with body image, bullying, and her image‑obsessed mom — until a confident classmate, supportive dad, and inspiring teacher help her step into the spotlight 👗 and embrace who she truly is. ❤️ decemberfamilymovies challenge 🌟 👚 Themes: self‑love, inclusive fashion, friendship & teen ident

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