Real Women Made Their Own Version of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Since its inception in 1995, the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show has earned a reputation for being one of the biggest fashion events of the year. Unlike other presentations; however, it isn't the clothing that makes the VS extravaganza noteworthy—ironically, it's the lack thereof. And while we love marveling at the whimsical lacy bras and the stunning set of Angel wings, the show is just as famous for its bevy of outrageously beautiful (and thin) models walking down the runway.

For many, in that regard, the show is bittersweet. Sure, we enjoy the spectacle—who doesn't want to watch gorgeous, perfectly in-shape women model lingeries that can cost up to $3 million? But it's also a little disheartening to only ever see women of one body type being hailed as "ideal."

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More from Victoria's Secret fashion show:

1. Victoria's Secret Models Embrace Their Natural Hair
2. Here's the Exact Way VS Angels Got Such Major Lashes
3. An Intimate Look at the Victoria's Secret Angels' Hair and Makeup from the Week

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So, following this year's show on November 30—to which an impressive 6.7 million people tuned in—the brilliant folks at BuzzFeed had an idea: They created their own version of the celebrated fashion show with real, beautifully diverse group of women. The badass recreation of the Victoria's Secret fashion show featured just as many lovely lingerie and beautiful ladies as the original, but with one key difference. Instead of sending only six-feet tall, size zero models down the runway, BuzzFeed's show included women of all shapes, sizes, and colors (including the ultimate curvy chick, Tess Holliday!)

The end result? A visually stunning, emotionally empowering performance that proves all women are Angels in their own right. Check out the show below:

Now watch model Myla Dalbesio's body-positive poem: