Plus-Size Models Reimagine the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover

Yahoo Shine ^ | 06/03/2014 | By Lilit Marcus

[Carbonsteel]

Eariler this year, models Nina Agdal, Lily Aldridge, and Chrissy Teigen went topless for the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. But when three plus-size models, including supermodel Robyn Lawley, did a tongue-in-cheek recreation of the photo, it wasn't a satire – it was a way to show how women of all sizes can be sexy and confident in swimwear.

[Carbonsteel]

In what universe are all those ladies plus size models? Especially the 3 on the left.

[Sam Gamgee]

Yes, very sad. So called plus size models are what women looked like and were cherished 50 years ago. Marilyn Monroe would be plus sized by our standards. Non-plus models are essentially flag poles.

[C19fan]

In a universe run by homo men.

[Revelation 911]

Im in agreement BUT - there are a couple of horses in that pic - you don’t get an ass like that eating bean curd and sprouts.....the one on the right has a clearly unhealthy appetite, and the resulting diabeetiss (Wilfred Brimley hat tip) high blood pressure and subsequent effects will substantially shorten her life.

[SeaHawkFan]

They are pretty thick and heavier than a healthy size.

[GeronL]

topless women are not selling swimsuits

[wideawake]

That's an often repeated myth, but it's not true.

Marilyn Monroe was 5'5", 115lbs, 35-22-35.

Nina Agdal, one of the SI swimsuit cover models this year is 5/9", 121lbs, 34-23-35.

They are effectively the same proportions, except that Agdal is 7% taller and 6% heavier.

[Steve_Seattle]

I’ve noticed that almost all leading actresses under 40 are slender and small-busted. The only celebrity women who seem to be curvy are the reality-show types like Snookie and Kim Kardashian.

[skeeter]

'Plus size' women are as "sexy" as 'big & tall' men.

You can put a dress & a pair of pumps on your uncle and call him auntie but he'll still be your uncle.

[wideawake]

The one on the right is obviously obese.

[nascarnation]

You’re using statistics and math.

How long will you last on FR?

/LOL

[ken5050]

I commend you for your in-depth research and incisive analysis of the question..

[nascarnation]

Well to paraphrase the late Johnny Cochran

if the hips are wide, you must deride....

[Vendome]

The two gals in the middle are attractive.

The one on the outside right is out of my league

[MNDude]

the one to the far right definitely has to lose some pounds!

[Carbonsteel]

There are a few exceptions. Like Katy Perry and Jennifer Lawrence.

[Snickering Hound]

Kate Upton. 5'10", 33-25-36.

[shotgun]

Baby got back!

[Carbonsteel]

The lack of visual aids is disappointing.

[SeaHawkFan]

If those are accurate stats for Marilyn Monroe, she was much smaller than average, and a very nice shape.