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This revealing photo-series compares models wearing Victoria’s Secret swimsuits and everyday women working for BuzzFeed. The shoot took place on a beach in Malibu where each woman tried to re-create the pose and look of the original Victoria’s Secret shot. Although there was ample opportunity to feel self-conscious, the experience yielded some insightful commentary.

One woman reflected, “I think everyone should get photographed on the beach in a bathing suit at some point in their life…it is a really fun experience that kind of helps you to get over any insecurities.” Another shared a similar sentiment: ”We may not all be models, but the world is a runway for ALL of us.”

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    These women tried to recreate swimsuit-model shots in Malibu

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    They wore the same Victoria’s Secret bathing-suits

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    Kristin

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    “It’s really hard to be objective about your own body — so when someone says something nice about you, you should believe them”

    Nina

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    “Don’t compare yourself to the model. Very few of us are the model”

    Sheridan

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    “You don’t have to look like Behati to wear a swimsuit. Do what makes you happy and you’ll be OK in the end”

    Lara

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    “We may not all be models, but the world is a runway for ALL of us”

    Allison

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    “I think everyone should get photographed on the beach in a bathing suit at some point in their life… it is a really fun experience that kind of helps you to get over any insecurities”

    Kirsten

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    “Having airbrushed skin and zero fat doesn’t make you beautiful, having confidence and radiating that confidence makes you beautiful — ‘flaws’ and all”

     

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