Plus-size models are breaking stereotypes, transforming the fashion industry and becoming household names. These famous plus-size models can be seen in lingerie and designer clothing promoting the most popular fashion brands, often getting featured in runway shows, international magazines and advertising campaigns around the world.
As some of the hottest lingerie models, these curvy women are proving that thick and voluptuous can be just as beautiful, empowering millions while advocating for size inclusivity. For this reason, full-figured models should be celebrated for overcoming challenges and redefining beauty standards.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of the top plus-size models. From Ashley Graham to Quinn Miles, explore these sexy plus-size models to find the most beautiful curvy women in the world.
Sexy Plus Size Lingerie Models
Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham is the most famous plus-size model in the world and has been rocking the industry since appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in 2016. After this big break, she served as a host for the Miss USA competitions, worked as a judge for the popular reality show America’s Next Top Model and played a significant role in DNCE’s music video for “Toothbrush”. When she’s not rocking the runway or modeling lingerie for brands like Elomi, Macy’s and Simply Be, she’s promoting her book A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty and Power Really Look Like.
Tara Lynn
Tara Lynn is a gorgeous plus-size model who has been turning heads since appearing on the “Curves Ahead” feature in V Magazine. She has since rocked the covers of Elle France and Vogue Italia. Thanks to her dazzling features, cascading brunette locks and impressive figure, she has also worked for top brands like Forever 21, H&M and Tom Ford. She’s known for her lingerie-themed editorial shoot for Vogue, but she’s equally proud of her entire print resume. When she’s not working, Lynn can be found flexing her vocal muscles with classical repertoire or revisiting her BA in Linguistics by practicing French.
Quinn Miles
Quinn Miles is an American fashion model and natural hair vlogger adored for her impressive ringlets, radiant smile and dewy skin. The trendsetter is famous for her work with the inclusive lingerie brand Wacoal America which aims to provide petite and plus-size women with comfortable intimates for everyday wear. When she’s not donning lingerie, she can be found in campaigns for Old Navy, Fruit of the Loom and Macy’s. Miles is a fierce champion for body positivity and often talks about the difficult time she had trying to fit into the LA modeling industry as a mid-size woman.
Fluvia Lacerda
Fluvia Lacerda is an attractive Brazilian model who has been called the “plus size Gisele Bündchen” by several publications. This beautiful bombshell has been rocking the industry since her first appearance in a four-page editorial in Vogue Italia’s July 2011 edition. She also made waves as the 2014 face of Lab27 by Carmakoma when she showcased her curves in racy lingerie. When she’s not appearing in magazines, she’s strutting her stuff on the streets of NYC and growing her Instagram presence.
Philomena Kwao
Philomena Kwao is a London-born Ghanaian model who is known for her extensive work with Torrid and Lane Bryant. She’s relatively new to the modeling world but has lofty aspirations to grace Vogue covers and work for global fashion companies like H&M, United Colors of Benneton and GAP. In addition to her modeling work, Kwao has proven she’s more than just a pretty face by earning a first-class degree in Economics and a Master’s in International Health Management. Although she has a long way to go before becoming an international supermodel, this radiant beauty showed immense potential by scoring the coveted GUBA Rising Star Award in 2012.
Margaret Macpherson
Margaret Macpherson is a sexy Australian makeup artist and lingerie model who works closely with the popular burlesque star Dita Von Teese. When she’s not rocking intricate lingerie for Von Teese, she’s posing for Myer, David Jones, Simone Pereli and Cosmopolitan Magazine. She strongly believes in helping women make the most of their natural curves and uses her Instagram and Twitter platforms to preach the importance of body positivity. To drive her beliefs home, she joined five other models to create the moving YouTube series called Project WomanKIND which aims to help regular women overcome their insecurities.
Candice Huffine
Candice Huffine is an American model and former beauty queen who has made a major mark in the commercial and high-fashion sectors. Huffine has been breaking barriers since she was a teenager by appearing in beauty pageants as a larger girl. With the confidence she gained from these experiences, she was able to book jobs with top industry players like Italian Vogue, Vogue, Glamour, Steven Miesel, Carine Roitfeld, Levi’s and Anthropologie. She skyrocketed to global fame after becoming the first plus-size model to appear in the Pirelli Calendar and Lane Bryant’s controversial #I’mNoAngel campaign. When she’s not working for other brands, she’s pouring energy into her inclusive athleisure company DAY/WON.
Lizzie Miller
Lizzie Miller is a hot American and Latina plus-size model who shocked the industry with a nude shoot for Glamour in 2009. The photographs of Miller’s stomach were famously unretouched at her request, as she strongly believes that women should feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. Since then, she has appeared in several campaigns for the popular lingerie brands Lane Bryant and Just My Size. If you’d prefer to catch her beneath a glossy cover, you’ll find Miller in editorials for Vogue Italia. Although modeling is her primary focus, this buxom beauty adores singing, songwriting and scriptwriting in her spare time.
Marquita Pring
Marquita Pring is an American model and media personality who is adored for her curvaceous figure and willingness to push boundaries in the fashion industry. She burst onto the scene in 2011 when she appeared in a Vogue Italia spread but has since modeled for Levi’s, Jean Paul Gaultier and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. If you’d like to see her stunning shape in lingerie, Pring is one of the primary models for the underwear brands Panache and Lane Bryant. She is also one of the five models in the plus-size collaboration ALDA which aims to empower women.
Inga Eiriksdottir
Inga Eiriksdottir is an Icelandic model who is all about supporting sustainable fashion. During her fruitful career, she has appeared on the covers of Elle Germany and Vogue Australia but is better known for her campaign work for Clarins, Ralph Lauren and Max Mara. When she’s not working for internationally renowned brands, she’s highlighting her beauty with the Icelandic line BL+ which aims to fight aging and air pollution with natural skincare.
Denise Bidot
Denise is a Puerto Rican and Kuwaiti model who began her career as a struggling actress. After consistent rejections by acting agencies because of her weight, Bidot made it her mission to succeed as a model. Since taking the leap, she has appeared in campaigns for Target, Old Navy, Nordstrom, Lane Bryant and Levi’s. She has also displayed her incredible curves as the primary model for Hips & Curves which designs stylish intimates for larger women. If you’d like to catch her enchanting audiences on the runway, check out clips from New York Fashion Week’s Spring 2015 shows. Using her large social media platforms, she continues to advocate for greater representation in the modeling industry for plus-size women and people of color.
Sabina Karlsson
Sabrina Karlsson is a Swedish plus-size model who rose to international fame after appearing on Scandinavia’s Next Top Model. Before she was an icon, Karlsson was working as a straight-size model for high-fashion brands like Tracy Reese, Jean Paul Gaultier and Armani. After several years in the industry, she realized that she couldn’t maintain the low weight required to work in this overly competitive sector. Karlsson has worked for Michael Kors, River Island, Maybelline, Victoria’s Secret and Levi’s. Thanks to her voluminous red hair and gorgeous features, this stunning star’s career shows no signs of slowing down.
Jennie Runk
Jennie Runk is a beautiful and famous plus-size model who has become known for her work with the trendy fashion brand H&M. She first made waves in their iconic Summer 2013 beachwear advertisements, but she has also appeared in editorials for Seventeen, Glamour, Marie Claire, Cosmo Girl and Vogue Italia. Although she is better known for taking breathtaking photos, Runk showcased her writing prowess in an op-ed for the BBC which discussed the importance of diversity and representation in fashion.
Victoria Lee
Victoria Lee is a curvy American model who skyrocketed to fame after appearing in Lane Bryant’s #PlusIsEqual campaign in 2015. She is enthusiastic about advocating for all body shapes and sizes and believes that all women should have the confidence to rock sexy lingerie which makes them feel unstoppable. If you’re an NYC resident, you may have spotted Lee posing for the risqué #I’mNoAngel campaign across the subway system. With her cinched waist and no-nonsense attitude, it’s unsurprising that this buxom beauty continues to rise through the ranks.
Justine LeGault
Justine LeGault is a French-Canadian model who has been breaking hearts with her striking blue eyes and flowing blonde locks since appearing in the May 2013 issue of ELLE Quebec. She has been advocating for greater representation in the fashion industry for years and often uses the signature tagline “Curves are Beautiful” in interviews. She has made her mark in campaigns for the inclusive brand Cacique and works on the Lane Bryant movement #I’mNoAngel with others like Victoria Lee and Ashley Graham.
Jessica Vander Leahy
Jessica Vander Leahy is an attractive Australian model, producer and writer who works closely with the Chic Management agency. She is the driving force behind the Project WomanKIND YouTube series which she directed, edited and pieced together from the ground up. In addition to posting stunning snaps on her Instagram feed, Leahy is the proud author of Loved People Love People which aims to explain the concept of body neutrality to young readers.
Stephanie Van den Bergh
Stephanie Van den Bergh first made a name for herself as one of six gorgeous women chosen to represent Models 1 in their Spring 2014 promotional shoot. The incredible contrast between her deep brunette hair and piercing grey eyes instantly catapulted her to stardom and Van den Bergh has been a popular editorial, lingerie and swimwear model ever since. When she’s not promoting stunning pieces from her successful online store on her Instagram profile, she’s posting photos of her adorable puppy and young son.
Saffi Karina
Saffi Karina is a British fashion model and social media star who is adored by millions for her tight ringlets and curvaceous figure. After gaining an impressive following on Instagram, Karina signed with IMG Models. Since her signing, she has appeared in promotional campaigns for Elomi Lingerie, Quest Love, Boux Avenue, John Lewis and Cult Gaia. In addition to her modeling work, Karina is the proud creator of the Curve Project London which is the UK’s first plus-size modeling masterclass and body confidence workshop.
Crystal Renn
Crystal Renn is an American model and author with extensive experience in the straight and plus-sized modeling industries. This stylish beauty started her modeling career at 14 years old but decided to reassess her role in the straight-sized industry due to a lengthy battle with anorexia nervosa. After successfully transitioning into the industry, she appeared in editorials for Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Vanity Fair and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. If you’d prefer to see her curves in print advertisements, check out her campaigns for Jimmy Choo, Marina Rinaldi and Mango. Although her modeling work is incredible, she is proudest of her thought-provoking book Hungry which details her unpleasant experiences with the fashion industry.
Tess Holliday
Tess Holliday may have been subject to controversy over the years, but she remains one of the most successful American plus-size models around. Holliday is respected for creating the bold movement #EffYourBeautyStandards which encourages women of all shapes, sizes and colors to accept their bodies without judgment. She also posts seductive lingerie snaps on Instagram and has also worked for iconic brands like Torrid, Yours Clothing and H&M. Whether she’s working as an activist or rocking magazine covers with her mind-blowing curves, Holliday refuses to stay quiet when it comes to social injustice.
Nancy Hayssen
Nancy Hayssen is a stunning modeling professional and author who appeared in a thought-provoking “Love Your Body” shoot with an anorexia sufferer in the early 2000s. The billboard was placed in Times Square and displayed just how damaging eating disorders could be. In addition to appearing in several lingerie campaigns throughout her career, she has also written an inspiring book for women called You Can Be Sexy at Any Size or Age.
Kumiko Ming
Kumiko Ming is a gorgeous American-based model who is often called “The Jamaican Bombshell”. Unlike most models, she started her career in the film industry and appeared as an extra in Bachelor Party 2 and Burn Notice. Since then, she has modeled for several athletic and lingerie brands and uses her spare time to work on her stellar photography skills. If you want to catch Ming in print, check out her figure on the covers of Enfluenz and Pure Cash magazines.
Robyn Lawley
Robyn Lawley is an Australian model and swimwear designer who has been taking the world by storm since appearing in Dolly magazine in 2006. Since this confident breakout shoot, she has modeled for Elle, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and Vogue Italia. In addition to her impressive magazine work, Lawley has worked for high-profile lingerie brands like Chantelle and Boux Avenue. With her keen eye for design, she also worked on an inclusive swimwear line alongside the Australian brand Bond-Eye which was released in 2013. If you’d like to support her entrepreneurial efforts, check out her wonderful cookbook Robyn Lawley Eats.
Signe Nordstrom
Signe Nordstrom is an attractive Swedish model who struggled to find her feet in the industry after being told she was too small to be considered plus-size but too large to do traditional modeling. Nordstrom finally dared to heal years of disordered eating patterns and honor her gorgeous body. The Scandinavian superstar is well-known for her work with Special K, but she has also modeled for KappAhl’s “Fifty Shades of Grey” lingerie collection.
Kate Wasley
Kate Wasley is a true-blue Aussie babe who preaches body positivity on Instagram to her large following. Wasley’s incredible waist-to-hip ratio has made her popular with lingerie and swimsuit brands, and she has appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, Thrive and Health and Wellness Magazine as a result. This stunning woman enjoys being in front of the camera but is also a fierce advocate for body acceptance on her Twitter and Instagram profiles.
Georgia Pratt
Georgia Pratt is a New Zealand-born model who leaped headfirst into the fashion industry after designing and sewing a pair of jeans at the tender age of 12. She built upon this passion by studying design at the Auckland University and Technology. After completing her course, Pratt moved to New York where she was featured in Lane Bryant’s iconic #PlusIsEqual and #ThisBody campaigns. She has also walked the runway for Tome and Christian Siriano. If you’re more interested in Pratt’s print work, you can catch her gorgeous figure in Elle Magazine and DAZED Korea.
Paloma Elsesser
Paloma Elsesser is an African American model who is committed to making positive changes in the fashion industry. She fully understands the pressures faced by women of color in the fashion industry and has made it her mission to break down barriers for younger models. Although she’s still new to the business, she has appeared in successful campaigns for Glossier, Fenty, Nike and Pat McGrath. Whether she’s rocking the runway or showcasing her curves in print, Elsesser always looks fierce and fabulous.
Nadia Aboulhosn
Nadia Aboulhosn is a famous plus-size model, blogger and designer who is known for her body-positive messages on social media. Aboulhosn started her career as a fashion blogger but quickly rose to fame after winning American Apparel’s model search in 2012. Since then, she has designed and modeled collections for Boohoo.com, Addition Elle and Lord & Taylor. Her fall capsule collection from 2015 remains her crowning glory and she consistently works with designers to bridge the gap between straight-sized and plus-sized clothing. Believing that style has no size limit, this gorgeous woman refuses to be pushed aside in favor of smaller models.
Katya Zharkova
Katya Zharkova is a Belarusian fashion model who has been challenging fashion norms since appearing in a nude photoshoot for Plus Size Magazine in 2011. She is incredibly outspoken about the pressure to remain thin as a woman and has become a role model for girls around the world who are battling body image issues. She has charmed the world in campaigns for Forever 21, Silver Jeans and Fashion to Figure.
Toccara Jones
Toccara Jones is an American TV personality and fashion model who first took the world by storm as a contestant on Cycle 3 of America’s Next Top Model. After signing with Wilhelmina Models, she graced the covers of The Next Level Magazine, Black Men, Black Hair and Be. Her campaign resume is equally impressive, and she has worked for top brands like Avon, Torrid, Target and Ashley Stewart. Although modeling is her mainstay, she has worked as a host on America’s Next Thick and Sexy Model and The Tyra Banks Show. In 2016, she used her knowledge of the fashion industry to create the successful female intimates brand I Am Toccara.
Louise O’Reilly
Louise O’Reilly is a full-figured model, blogger and presenter who has made a name for herself as an award-winning social media influencer. She started her career as a model for popular brands like Simply Be, Dorothy Perkins, H&M and River Island but quickly moved into the blogosphere to share her passion for fashion with the wider web. Not only has her Style Me Curvy blog won Cosmopolitan’s “Best International Fashion Blog” award twice, but O’Reilly has been a prominent guest speaker for inclusivity at London Fashion Week.
Chloe Marshall
Chloe Marshall is a British model who rose to international fame after being the first plus-size woman to reach the finals for a Miss England pageant. In interviews after the pageant, Marshall repeatedly stated that she competed to prove that women didn’t need to be stick-thin and statuesque to be beautiful. She’s gone on to work for prolific brands like Macy’s, Torrid and Lane Bryant. When she’s not on the clock, she’s posting gorgeous outfits of the day on her body-positive Instagram feed and advising women how to style a voluptuous figure.
Tinder Badhesha
Tinder Badhesha is an Indian plus-size model who is breaking cultural and social barriers in the fashion industry. She started her career as a tech genius in Silicon Valley but was quickly encouraged to try her hand at modeling by a prominent photographer who discovered her on Facebook. She’s still finding her feet in the modeling world but has made a strong first impression in a campaign for Ashley Nell Tipton’s line at JC Penney.
Barbie Ferreira
Barbie Ferreira is a baby-faced American model and actress who rose to fame playing Kat Hernandez in the edgy HBO series Euphoria. Before scoring this coveted role, Ferreira modeled for large brands like Aerie, Adidas, ASOS, Forever 21 and Missguided. Despite being relatively new to the industry, she insisted that her Aerie shoot remained unretouched. Because of this, Time Magazine named her one of the “30 Most Influential Teens” in 2016. Although acting and modeling are her true passions, you can catch Ferreira’s directorial debut by checking out Dounia’s music video for the song “So Cool”.
Precious Lee
Precious Lee is an attractive American model who has been blazing a trail for plus-size women in the high-fashion industry. She prides herself on being an activist for inclusivity and has walked for major houses like Versace, Balmain and Lanvin during her career. She has also revealed her glorious curves in shows and campaigns for Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty line. With her bold attitude and unrivaled confidence, Lee hopes to inspire women of all shapes and sizes to wear whatever clothing makes them feel beautiful.
Iskra Lawrence
Iskra Lawrence is an English model known for her extensive work with the underwear brands Aerie and Adore Me. Thanks to her snatched waist, stunning face and shapely curves, she became one of the major players in American Eagle’s 2017 “The New American Jean” campaign. The following year, she became a brand ambassador for Marina Rinaldi’s Persona collection. Lawrence is active on Instagram but keeps her feed unretouched to avoid negatively influencing her young audience. When she’s not perfecting her social media accounts, Lawrence is working as a brand ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association and the L’Oréal Prince’s Trust.
La’Tecia Thomas
La’Tecia Thomas is a gorgeous Australian model, body-positive activist and content creator who has become one of the most popular models on Instagram. She uses her large social media platform to preach about the importance of mental health and happiness, believing that slimness does not necessarily equate to healthiness for any woman. Since embracing her natural curves, she has worked as an affiliate for Fashion Nova, organized masterclasses for the brand Lash Parade, walked New York Fashion Week and gained an impressive following on her social media handles.
Popular Plus Size Lingerie Models
The most popular plus-size models are Ashley Graham, Tara Lynn, Jennie Runk, Robyn Lawley, Fluvia Lacerda, Quinn Miles and Candice Huffine. These sexy full-figured lingerie models are breaking down barriers, promoting size-inclusive fashion and generally redefining beauty in the modeling industry. These curvy models have become household names as some of the hottest women in the world, inspiring others to feel beautiful and confident in their own skin.
What Is A Plus-Size Model?
Also known as BBW, a plus-size model is a big and beautiful woman who wears a size 12 and above. While the exact definition can be controversial, these full-figured models are thicker and more voluptuous than traditional ones, who tend to be unrealistically skinny. Whether a size 10, 12, 14 or 16, these curvy women offer a more realistic way to model clothing, encouraging individuals of all shapes and sizes.
Popular Plus-Size Lingerie Brands
The most popular plus-size lingerie brands are Adore Me, Savage X Fenty, Parade, Cosabella, Torrid, Bare Necessities, CUUP, Oh Là Là Chéri, MeUndies and Lovehoney. These size-inclusive lingerie stores offer high-quality bras, panties, chemises, teddies and bodysuits at affordable prices. These reputable names have designed sexy and comfortable intimate apparel pieces that will help you look good and feel hot.
