Quarter of Brits say overweight women should be banned from modelling underwear

A quarter of British people believe overweight women should be banned from modelling lingerie, a study by Wickedelic Lingerie has found.

Plymouth, Devon - Nearly a quarter of British people believe overweight women should be banned from modelling lingerie, a study by UK-based underwear retailer Wickedelic Lingerie has revealed.

The online survey of 500 people found that a staggering 24 per cent think allowing larger females to star in lingerie advertising campaigns promotes an unhealthy lifestyle.

Seventy-six per cent of respondents said that plus size ladies should be allowed to model lingerie.

Sonia Jeffery, purchasing manager for Wickedelic Lingerie, said she was surprised by the findings.

“To be honest I expected the NO figure to be much lower, maybe around 15 per cent, so the results are surprising.

“The findings are also slightly worrying because if skinny ladies can model underwear, why can't larger women? Bigger girls buy lingerie, too!

“Women should always feel comfortable with their figure and the impression given off by most female and male magazines that ‘skinny is best’ is unhealthy and bad for society.

“Here at Wickedelic Lingerie, we stock a great range of plus size lingerie at really affordable prices.”

You can Wickedelic’s range of sexy plus size underwear at http://www.wickedeliclingerie.co.uk/plus-size-lingerie/


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Notes to editors

For more information, product samples and images, contact:
Nick Gibbens
Web and PR Manager
Wickedelic Lingerie
Global House,
Richmond Place,
Lee Mill
Devon,
PL21 9RL
Phone: 0871 871 0040
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.wickedeliclingerie.co.uk

About Wickedelic Lingerie:
Wickedelic Lingerie is one the UK's largest retailers of cheap lingerie. The company features quality brands, such as Livia Corsetti. Anais, Chilirose and Veneziana, in a variety of sizes and styles. Its range of sexy underwear includes basques, corsets, ankle socks, sexy nightwear, bra sets, PVC lingerie and classic lingerie. The new expanded range also consists of sheer lingerie, designer men’s underwear, adult fancy dress, plus-size lingerie and sexy footwear.

 
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