Pin-up pageants are a fixture at hot-rod car shows and rock'n'roll festivals across Australia, with models drawing fashion inspiration from the 1940s and 50s.

While pin-up was once about sending photos away to the soldiers during World War II, these days it's more about celebrating women of all ages, shapes and sizes with a love for vintage glam.

For Kandi Floss, who prefers to be known only by her stage name, it was a transformative journey toward self-love and sharing her body positive message.

"It makes me feel very powerful and beautiful, it's like just putting on a suit of armour and it celebrates myself," she said.

" It's nice to be able to feel that from dressing a certain way. "

This is what drives self-described pin-up "mum" Dale Mac Millan to be a mentor for those starting

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