One plus size model from Worcester is hoping to be an inspiration to other larger-proportioned girls who fancy a career on the catwalk.

Lucy Shropshall, who wears size 14 to 16, started her career as a model when she was a teenager and quickly developed a curvaceous figure. Unlike other models who struggle to keep their weight down, Lucy has embraced her curves and made a successful career for herself.

She has featured in Italy’s edition of Vogue and will shortly be modelling for a range of high street stores in Birmingham.

Read Lucy’s full story in Worcester News.

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It’s been a good week for plus size models in the media, as size 16 girls have taken to the runway at London Fashion Week, while a leading highstreet chain has installed size 16 mannequins in its store.

Crystal Renn, a gorgeously curvaceous model from the USA, modelled a low-cut red dress by designer Mark Fast.

Meanwhile, a day earlier Debenhams debuted size 16 mannequins in its shops, aiming to show they offered a choice of clothing for a wide variety of women, while TV guru Tyra Banks has begun rolling out her search for America’s first top plus size model.

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The contest, based in the US, is aimed at teenagers who are an American size 12 (UK size 14) to 20 (UK 22) – although we’re not sure we’d classify a size 14 as ‘plus size’, this is nevertheless a welcome move and another sign that attitudes to what is ‘fashionable’ and ‘beautiful’ are changing for the better.

Contestants should be between 5′9″ and 6′1″ tall, and will need a parent or guardian’s permission if they are under 18 years old. The winner will get a year-long modelling contract with a top agency and photos by Tyra herself for MagaLine.

Read more about the competition at ExtraTV.com. Link here: http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2010/01/tyras_fiercely_real_model_search.php

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