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Ladies in lingerie are on the march

10:05am Tuesday 26th February 2008

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THEY were on the march to show that women come in all shapes and sizes.

Fifty women brought Winchester shoppers to a jaw-dropping standstill as they paraded through the High Street dressed only in their underwear.

Taking part in the filming for the new series of TV's How To Look Good Naked, women of all ages braved the bitter chill and spent the day at different locations in the city, ending in a wide-eyed spectacle in front of gathering crowds.

Featured in the new series of the fashion show which looks to emphasise the assets of women of all shapes and sizes, the group of scantily-clad females were first spotted marching along by the river side by Wharf Mill before taking to the nearby residential area of College Walk.

The camera crews later filmed the girls stripping to their underwear in the city centre's Little Minster Street before surprising shoppers and workers in the High Street.

University of Winchester students Natalie Adams and Laura Townsend (shown left) were eager to sign up to the stunt, which will be used to introduce the show's consumer testing feature where a hundred women test the latest cosmetic products.

"It's very cold but a lot of fun and it's to show that it's ok to be different shapes and sizes," said 20-year-old Laura.

Natalie, 19, added: "Most people are unhappy about the way they look and would change something about themselves. I think we are all doing this to show that we are confident with who we are and it doesn't matter what you look like as long as you are happy with yourself."

Chrissie Butler, from the company Maverick, which produces the show, praised the women, many from Hampshire, for volunteering for the filming and said that Winchester was a natural location for the shoot.

"The ladies have all been great and everyone in Winchester has been very friendly for the filming.

"We needed somewhere small with pretty streets and Winchester is a beautiful city and was a natural choice," she added.

The revealing scenes can be seen throughout the next series of the programme, which starts on April 1.


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hmm, says...
10:38am Tue 26 Feb 08

Echo! why dont you tell us before the event, i would of popped out to have a look :(

Shoon, says...
11:25am Tue 26 Feb 08

Yeah but they aren't naked?!

Isn't the show called 'How To Look Good Naked'?

I feel cheated...

Haha, Mansbridge says...
11:54am Tue 26 Feb 08

Tomorrows headline will read "High Blood pressure on the increase in Winchester Males".

Matt, Southampton says...
12:01pm Tue 26 Feb 08

Well, I say well done girls! Wish I'd have been there to have given you support and a cheer! You are all lovely! When you gonna do it again? I'll join in! matt x

Arthur Name, The Toon says...
12:09pm Tue 26 Feb 08

Shoon wrote:
Yeah but they aren't naked?! Isn't the show called 'How To Look Good Naked'? I feel cheated...
I bet you eagerly tuned in to Wife Swap and felt equally agrieved.

Matt, Eastleigh says...
12:30pm Tue 26 Feb 08

I say, ladies, would you mind having a re-run, then maybe come round and help me tidy my house up, though I fear not much cleaning up would get done, somehow! Hee hee hee, well done, very brave!

Shoon, says...
12:35pm Tue 26 Feb 08

Arthur Name wrote:
Shoon wrote: Yeah but they aren't naked?! Isn't the show called 'How To Look Good Naked'? I feel cheated...
I bet you eagerly tuned in to Wife Swap and felt equally agrieved.
lol! Not married Arthur, have managed to escape thus far..

Arthur rabbit, southampton says...
4:54pm Tue 26 Feb 08

that little one in the middle/front looks a bit nice?

I think she's being followed by a moose!

pedro, Hants says...
5:03pm Tue 26 Feb 08

I'll be in Southampton Precinct Friday morning about 11 am. Come on Girls, don't leave So'ton out!

Timmy, Winchester says...
5:40pm Tue 26 Feb 08

Wish they were naked!!!

Laura, Winchester says...
6:32pm Tue 26 Feb 08

Im one of the girls in the video, i think everyone there did really well and im proud of everyone for not being insecure and for showing everyone what real women look like, and that it's ok to be a happy and healthy NORMAL size. Comments like those posted by "shazza" are not productive and are ignorant. Well done girlies!

wewullywinky, says...
8:09pm Tue 26 Feb 08

Anyone have any hosepipes or buckets of water.

Wet underware ding dong

Beenietown, Winchester says...
10:02pm Tue 26 Feb 08

I live in winch 2 mins walk from the centre how on earth did i miss this for gods sake!

Adrienne, says...
10:37pm Tue 26 Feb 08

I was also one of those ladies there yesterday, bet you men wouldnt have had the ... to do it. and I bet if you were there us women would probably have very similar comments about you! I notice your'e not all rushing to sign up for the 100 men they want!

Denise, Epsom says...
1:35pm Wed 27 Feb 08

I was also one of those ladies in the video and it was a most liberating and fun day! Well done to all the ladies that took part, you all looked fab and look fantastic naked!

Mel, Farnborough says...
9:25am Thu 28 Feb 08

Thanks Arthur,
I think I am the moose you are referring to. The day was all about celebrating who and what you are. I'm not a model and I never will be but you know what? I'm proud of who and what I am and my body is great and we've had some lovely times and I don't give a fig what you think.
I'll respect your opinion when I see you being brave enough to do something like this.

Drew, Farnboroug says...
9:55am Thu 28 Feb 08

Mel wrote:
Thanks Arthur, I think I am the moose you are referring to. The day was all about celebrating who and what you are. I'm not a model and I never will be but you know what? I'm proud of who and what I am and my body is great and we've had some lovely times and I don't give a fig what you think. I'll respect your opinion when I see you being brave enough to do something like this.
Dear Arthur by the time your old enough to to appreciate real women i have no doubt that your attitude will get you a real looker (NOT) I applaud all the women who had the courage and self confidence to turn up on a cold day and do their but for the real women of England. Just for the record , Mel is my partner and i have never seen or met a more beautifull women in my life . She works full time has 2 beautifull children and a career yet she still takes time out to help others ........Do You..?

Well done Girls.

Sheila, Southampton says...
2:26pm Thu 28 Feb 08

GO GIRLS!! Really well done! So impressed, I don't think I would have had the guts to do it.

Smokey, Statford says...
5:14pm Fri 29 Feb 08

well done girls good for you, you are all very brave and can't wait to see the serious. Ask your producer if you can march round East London and I will come and join you in my white Kelvins, you are all super stars x Smokey..

rosie, Redhill says...
9:33am Wed 5 Mar 08

I too was one of the almost naked ladies... Buxom wench with lots of tattoos. Despite being neither small nor 'normal' I am very proud of who I am and despite the cold, numerous spectators and last minute nerves I am really pleased i did it, and so is my tather gorgeous husband. On top of that I met some great ladies in the bargain - well done girls!

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EMPOWERING: The women in the centre of Winchester. Echo pictures by Stuart Martin EMPOWERING: The women in the centre of Winchester. Echo pictures by Stuart Martin

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