I've already got a biased opinion when it comes to high fashion. I think designers and most models set unrealistic standards for the general populous of women.
I've heard fashiond escribed as the only business where you the more you show your hatred of women, the more they pay you for it. When I see stuff like this I'm inclined to believe it.
I wish I could be 120lbs, I get those self loathing thoughts.
Crap. I truly do regret hearing that. Just please don't do anything foolish. Please don't try to live on handfuls of vitamins and glasses of water.
I'm not sure if the ridiculous standards are set because of a hatred of women, per se, but maybe something more along the lines of a shallow preference for one specific body type. I admit that when I see a model walking down the runway with a slim body I feel envious of her and can understand why the fashion industry finds her appealing. Certain clothing styles and fashion trends are designed specifically for one figure and I feel bad when an already slim model gets flack for not being quite thin enough. I just don't understand how fashion designers make money if there are more average size and larger people than size 4 and under. I've noticed some demand for curvier women and plus sizes, but I don't think there will ever be enough to revolutionize the fashion industry
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I think it's refreshing that you pay attention to topics that concern women. Most guys don't really bother to think about this stuff.
I don't see it so much as paying attention to 'topics that concern women' as just pointing out that the current favored "look" among models/in fashion strikes me as creepy at best and sometimes actually disgusting. But I have seen some women mess themselves up trying to have a "fashionable" body.
(And you put up with my ranting, you're so nice. 8D)
I see it more as a "getting it off of your chest", myself. We all need to do it sometimes. *hugs the striped wolfess* ;)
I find that our conceptions of bodies, especially women's, are incredibly over-idealized to the point where they are unrealistic or fit only a tiny fraction of the population.
Speaking as a woman, especially one who hasn't seen 120 lbs since junior high, yes, it's ridiculous and also creepy. I can't say this for sure, but I partly blame this sort of "ideal" for me having a hard time finding jeans that fit right, because (shock and gasp!) I actually have hips.
I partly blame this sort of "ideal" for me having a hard time finding jeans that fit right, because (shock and gasp!) I actually have hips
One fellow I know commented to me that part of the reason behind models with broomstick figures being "fashionable" isd that it makes it a lot easier to design clothes when you know that any woman who wears them will look like Olive Oyl.
YIKES. She is 5'10" and 120 lbs. I'm 5'7" and 114 lbs. I bet I'm way too fat as well. And too short, LOL.
The model standards that the clothing companies come up with are ridiculous and downright scary. If they want the emaciated look, they should hire some poor starving tribal woman out of Africa. She'd get food and money, and they'd get their look. Win-Win! /sarcasm
She is 5'10" and 120 lbs. I'm 5'7" and 114 lbs. I bet I'm way too fat as well.
No offense, but I always thought you looked a trifle skinny. But I'm used to ther sort of figures many of the women (and men) had in my mainly PA Dutch family: short, stocky, and solid.
If they want the emaciated look, they should hire some poor starving tribal woman out of Africa.
Or just dig up a skeleton from the cemetary. As long as they keep the dogs away from her she'll work cheap.
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I've heard fashiond escribed as the only business where you the more you show your hatred of women, the more they pay you for it. When I see stuff like this I'm inclined to believe it.
I wish I could be 120lbs, I get those self loathing thoughts.
Crap. I truly do regret hearing that. Just please don't do anything foolish. Please don't try to live on handfuls of vitamins and glasses of water.
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I don't see it so much as paying attention to 'topics that concern women' as just pointing out that the current favored "look" among models/in fashion strikes me as creepy at best and sometimes actually disgusting. But I have seen some women mess themselves up trying to have a "fashionable" body.
(And you put up with my ranting, you're so nice. 8D)
I see it more as a "getting it off of your chest", myself. We all need to do it sometimes. *hugs the striped wolfess* ;)
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One fellow I know commented to me that part of the reason behind models with broomstick figures being "fashionable" isd that it makes it a lot easier to design clothes when you know that any woman who wears them will look like Olive Oyl.
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She is 5'10" and 120 lbs. I'm 5'7" and 114 lbs. I bet I'm way too fat as well. And too short, LOL.
The model standards that the clothing companies come up with are ridiculous and downright scary. If they want the emaciated look, they should hire some poor starving tribal woman out of Africa. She'd get food and money, and they'd get their look. Win-Win! /sarcasm
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No offense, but I always thought you looked a trifle skinny. But I'm used to ther sort of figures many of the women (and men) had in my mainly PA Dutch family: short, stocky, and solid.
If they want the emaciated look, they should hire some poor starving tribal woman out of Africa.
Or just dig up a skeleton from the cemetary. As long as they keep the dogs away from her she'll work cheap.
But, yeah, that picture... *shudder*
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No, you're not. Given the choice, I'll take zaftig and snuggly any day. :D
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