Back in the 40s, 50s, etc, all the divas were healthy sizes. Marilyn Monroe was like a 14, which with the update in the clothing sizes chart would be about an 8 today. But today, the toothpick look is in vogue and being a healthy weight is scorned upon, even in Hollywood. Take a look at Kate Winslet who is a healthy size, even though she's considered by many to be extremely fat, compared to say Lindsay Lohan who is known for her drug use as a way to slim down.
Why did we as a society decide that the skeleton look is better and more attractive? It had to originate somewhere or else it wouldn't be as widespread as it is, where young girls don't know any better because their "role models" are almost skin and bones so they feel like they have to do the same or else face ridicule. Look at Karen Carpenter from the 70s who eventually just killed herself from anorexia. I'm honestly curious as to why the healthy look is so taboo anymore?
2006-08-29
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