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11 Plus-Size Models That We'd Like to See in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Is it too unrealistic to hope that these realistically sized women could one day walk the runway of the infamous fashion show?
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Denise Bidot
Bidot has helped pave the way for the full-figured women who will follow in her cat-walking footsteps -- she walked for Chromat and Serena Williams' HSN line earlier this year -- as well as for a more diverse set of women who want to pose in front of the camera. "There was no room for Latinas, Middle Eastern girls, etc.," Bidot told "Latina" about her early modeling days. "I created a lane that didn't exist."

But the barrier-breaker, who has modeled for brands ranging from Lane Bryant to Levi's, didn't stop there. In a bold, unretouched campaign for Swimsuitsforall, Bidot proudly showed off her curves -- and cellulite. She's hopeful that one day, Victoria's Secret will embrace models like herself.

"I think if they did go ahead and include a plus-sized angel, I think it would be such a huge statement from Victoria's Secret, especially 'cause for so long, as a curvy woman, I haven't been able to shop there, able to fit in a lot of their stuff," Bidot told E! News. "I think it would be a way to embrace us and make us feel like they get it ...They get we're beautiful and they are embracing all sorts of sizes and diversity."

Victoria's Secret, are you listening?

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Saffi Karina
Hey, Victoria's Secret, in addition to booking the oh-so gorgeous Kaffi for your show, we suggest you check out her U.K.-based modeling workshop, Curve Project London, which strives "to break the stigma of having to be super tall and thin to get ahead in the fashion industry."

The entrepreneurial Karina launched Curve Project London after her modeling agency dropped her for gaining weight. But considering she went on to model for Speedo and Debenhams -- and, you know, become a boss babe -- we'd say she's doing pretty well.

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Jessica Vander Leahy
This awesome Aussie launched Project WomanKIND, a body-positive YouTube series, after she kept fielding questions from social media followers seeking advice on how to feel as comfortable in their skin as she does in hers.

The resulting series started an honest discussion about body-image meant to get women to embrace their bodies -- much like her social media shots had already inspired them to do.

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Tara Lynn
Just like Victoria's Secret angel Heidi Klum, Lynn is nicknamed "The Body." And though her body is distinctly different from that of Klum's, it's no less deserving of the runway spotlight.

Moreover, Lynn's modeling resume is no joke; not only has she graced the covers of Elle Spain and France, but she's appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia alongside Candice Huffine and Robyn Lawley.

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BY ROSE CURIEL | DEC 4, 2015 | SHARES
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