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Women Replicate Victoria's Secret Photoshoot And Totally Nail It

Poorna Bell — The Huffington Post UK

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The excuse usually trotted out when it comes to using tall, slim women to sell clothes is that they look better in them, and in aspiring to emulate that, it will make us want to buy the clothes.

Well, tosh, we say.

The lovely folks at Buzzfeed created a photoshoot to disprove just that. Staff members of all sizes and shapes took part and guess what? They totally nailed it.

Writing about it, the women - who were Lara Parker, Kirsten King, Sheridan Watson, Nina Mohan, Kristin Chirico, Allison Bagg and Macey J Foronda - said: "Every summer we are exposed to the flawless pictures of Victoria’s Secret models. And every summer, we wonder why when that bathing suit arrives in the mail, we put it on and don’t feel flawless.

"We each chose a model and then tried to re-create her pose. We think it’s very important for women of all different shapes, sizes, and colors to rock these bathing suits and give an accurate depiction of what a beach body really is. So that’s what we did."

Take a look at the amazing shots:

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Talking about the experience, writer Nina Mohan said: "Looking at these models was just a constant reminder that never in my adult life have I been that skinny or white, so I can’t pretend that I relate.

"It sucks because there are different ways to represent “bikini bodies” and beauty in general, but we’re force-fed one image. I wish I could see someone like me in a magazine, but I’m still waiting."

With National Bikini Day on 5 July (has a more bullshit awareness day existed?) we feel this is an important conversation to be having.

Actresses And Models With Unconventional Beauty

Stacey McKenzie(01 of23)

The Canadian model/actress is known for her unique beauty (those freckles!) and her avant garde style. (credit:George Pimentel via Getty Images)

Lauren Hutton(02 of23)

The model's iconic gap teeth is part of the reason of what made her so famous. (credit:Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Omahyra Mota(03 of23)

The actress, who hails from the Dominican Republic, is known for her edgy, androgynous looks. (credit:Arun Nevader via Getty Images)

Devon Aoki(04 of23)

The model/actress's cherubic face and her cute freckles make her stand out from the pack. (credit:Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Lindsey Wixson(05 of23)

The model's gap teeth has helped propel her to fame. (credit:Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Irina Pantaeva(06 of23)

The Russian model and actress has been the muse of prestigious designers including Karl Lagerfeld, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen. (credit:Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Tilda Swinton(07 of23)

Known for her wacky sense of style and her androgynous looks, the actress is never shy about pushing the boundaries on the red carpet. (credit:Frazer Harrison via Getty Images)

Anjelica Huston(08 of23)

With her broad features, cat-like eyes and luscious lips, it's no wonder that the former model has had a long career in Hollywood. (credit:Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)

Conchita Wurst(09 of23)

She burst onto the scene when she won the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 and now the singer—recognizable by her signature beard—is taking on the fashion world, one fashion show at a time. (credit:Francois G. Durand via Getty Images)

Charlotte Gainsbourg(10 of23)

Known for taking risks on the big screen and on the red carpet, the French actress isn't afraid to play up her unique features. (credit:Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Jamie Bochert(11 of23)

Before she became a runway staple, Jamie was just a fit model for Marc Jacobs, who saw the potential in her unusual but glamourous looks. (credit:Andrew H. Walker via Getty Images)

Shelley Duvall (12 of23)

With her buck teeth and long face, Shelley Duvall certainly isn't your typical starlet but the actress's unworldly features make her stunning. (credit:Images Press via Getty Images)

Lea T(13 of23)

She made waves in the fashion world by being one of the first transgender models but also because of her unique, transfixing beauty. (credit:Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho via Getty Images)

Beth Ditto(14 of23)

The "Gossip" singer flaunts her quirky looks with her fun sense of style and her high-octave personality. (credit:Marc Piasecki via Getty Images)

Lily Cole(15 of23)

Lily's wide-set eyes helped propel her to become one of the top models of the 2000s. (credit:Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Helena Bonham Carter(16 of23)

The actress is known for her quirky style, which suits her unusually beautiful looks to a tee. (credit:John Shearer/Invision/AP)

Anna Paquin(17 of23)

The "True Blood" star's gap teeth make her smile even more gorgeous. (credit:Vera Anderson via Getty Images)

Frida Kahlo(18 of23)

The late Mexican artist is famous for her signature unibrow. (credit:Miguel Tovar/STF via Getty Images)

Rooney Mara(19 of23)

With her porcelain doll looks, "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" star is a refreshing sight from all the blond bombshells out there. (credit:Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Stella Tennant(20 of23)

The supermodel has the tough-as-nails look down pat. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Kristen McMenamy(21 of23)

With her deep-set eyes, generous mouth and white-blond hair, the model is the epitome of unusual beauty. (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)

Sofia Coppola(22 of23)

The director is muse to designer Marc Jacobs (he even named a bag after her!), and it's all because of her unique features. (credit:Katy Winn/Invision/AP)

Grace Jones(23 of23)

We mean, it's Grace Jones: the original gal who didn't give a damn about "conventional" beauty. (credit:Gilles Petard via Getty Images)

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