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10 Models That Aren't Stick Thin

May 22, 2015 by Andriena Baldwin
shefinds | Celebrity
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We're loving the influx of plus-size clothing lines, which means more models that look like us normal-sized women. The fashion industry has labeled models bigger than a size 8 "plus." We like to say they are size real. Check out these fierce real-sized models who slay the runway and give us life in magazine spreads, ads and more. [Photos: Splash News/Instagram]
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Size 12 model Robyn Lawley has graced the cover of Vogue Italia and Elle France. Yessssssss.

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Beauty Kate Upton is a size 8 supermodel who's been featured in Sports Illustrated.

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At a size 16, Ashley Graham is a featured model for Lane Bryant. Do you see those curves?

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Denise Bidot is a size 14 who's modeled for Forever 21, Target, Levi's, Nordstrom, Macy's, Old Navy and Lane Bryant.

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Supermodel Tyra Banks is currently a size 6, which could be considered small to some. But her weight has been up and down, so she's seen both ends of the modeling spectrum. That's why she's included in this slideshow.

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Liris Crosse, size 14, is a model for Monif C. and Ashley Stewart among others. She also conducts her own model bootcamps across the nation.

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Whitney Thompson, size 12, was the first plus model to win America's Next Top Model.

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Toccara Jones was also a contestant on America's Next Top Model. Although she didn't win, she went on to model for numerous designers and create her own lingerie line.

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Standing tall in a dress size 16, Anita Marshall can be seen all over the Ashley Stewart Web site. [Photo: Instagram]

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At a size 22, Tess Holliday recently took over the plus-size modeling world when she became the face of Torrid. [Photo: Instagram]

 

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Andriena Baldwin has covered fashion, beauty, celebrity and more for SheFinds.com.

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