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Yes I know its the Mail but what do we think of these plus size models?

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PussinJimmyChoos · 05/01/2010 17:10

www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1240720/Curves-ahead-The-plus-size-models-prove-fashion-finally-r eady-embrace-larger-women.html

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belgo · 05/01/2010 17:12

She looks dreadful in that Gucci swimming costume.

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belgo · 05/01/2010 17:13

Basically it's saying that it's alright to be curvy as long as you have a pretty face, gorgeous hair and all over tan.

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LibrasBiscuitsOfFortune · 05/01/2010 17:16

I don't understand why they can't just use women with NORMAL BMIs rather than either under-weight or over-weight.

I think I have more of a problem with the fact all magazine photos (including these ones) are airbrushed to death.

Grazia this week has Sadie Frost on the cover and inside which apparently has not been airbrushed (apart from some bruises) she looks fantastic.

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southeastastra · 05/01/2010 17:16

don't understand why they are posed so provocatively either. get a shirt on ladies it's minus 6 out there.

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andlipsticktoo · 05/01/2010 17:19

I think they all look amazing.

They make me feel like I'm not as enormous as I thought I was. I'm a 12 and feel overweight and frumpy atm thanks to over indulging over Christmas! They must be at least a 16 and yet look very sexy. I'd like to see more models like this.

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geordieminx · 05/01/2010 17:21

yy to gucci swimming costume girl.

Agree that it would be nice if there was a happy medium that was th "norm" and not a one off - 10/12/14.

Think this is more of a publicity stunt - putting curvy/plussize/fat/whatever women in clothes that are totally unsuitable just to make a point.

I also dont think I would describe some of those girls as "plus size" (is that 16 or 18 or more now?), especially not girl in jeans or black basque

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andlipsticktoo · 05/01/2010 17:22

Don't all models pose in weird jaunty angled sometimes provocative positions? Fat or thin.

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Ronaldinhio · 05/01/2010 17:23

they are incredibly beautiful girls

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bibbitybobbitysantahat · 05/01/2010 17:25

I think they all look hideous and all the clothes are vile. Has nothing to do with their size, but the styling, photography and the stupid fucking porny poses!

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SmallShips · 05/01/2010 17:25

they are very pretty, still airbrushed to within an inch of their life though.

A couple of them aren't really plus sized either are they? One looks no more than a 12-14.

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Supercherry · 05/01/2010 17:27

Truthfully? They have all got gorgeous faces but IMO would look better a size or two sizes smaller.

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PussinJimmyChoos · 05/01/2010 17:27

Yes the lack of cellulute is a bit telling re the airbrushing, but I must admit, 'tis quite refreshing to see these pics rather than stick thin bordering on ill women

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LibrasBiscuitsOfFortune · 05/01/2010 17:28

They are all at least a 16.

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bluesuedepews · 05/01/2010 17:40

They look better with their clothes on. But there were photos of Kate Moss in the Mail and so does she.

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Lulumama · 05/01/2010 17:44

naked girl looks great, as do the body con ones

no-one looks good in a cut out swimsuit

but i think on the whole, it is nice to see plumptious, voluptous women who look curvy

but anyone who can fit into a dolce and gabbana corset is still a slim woman !!

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SixtyFootDoll · 05/01/2010 17:49

Sorry but they are not a healthy weigh for their size - neither are their skinny counterparts.
I dont Like Sadie Frost ( and who says she is a clebrity?) but I think she does look fab in that Grazia shot.

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Paolosgirl · 05/01/2010 17:52

Agree - plus size (ie overweight) is not healthy and shouldn't be seen as something to aspire to, just as size miniscule is not healthy and shouldn't be seen etc etc.

Why not just use something in between FGS? And the 'girl on girl' shot is just so tedious.

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