Plus-size model finds career in fashion

Many people only think of models as slim, but as more and more online stores hire plus-size models to advertise products, more diverse body types are becoming increasingly popular.

Deng Deng (assumed name) works as a plus-size model with monthly salary of 50,000 yuan ($7,263) at an online store.

The store hired plus-size models to promote its products starting last year, reaching surprising revenue levels — over 100 million yuan in 2017. This year, its revenue is expected to reach 150 million yuan.

Deng was frustrated over trying to lose weight during the last 10 years, she said. She wore dark clothes to make herself look slim, but still felt inferior.

After becoming a model, Deng brims with confidence, does her makeup and wears beautiful clothes every time she goes out.

Losing weight is no longer her goal. She just wants be happy and healthy and eat what she wants, Deng said.