the image conveyed is one of unhealthy slimliness, it often provides an unnatural ideal of womanhood that we all thrive, and starve, to achieve; especially the very young.... your views? is a plump woman really so repellent?
2006-11-02 09:02:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
It depends on the person
2006-11-02 09:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have mixed feelings on the answer to your exact question, although my opinion is quite cemented. Do I think they should be *allowed* to use scrawny models? Yes, because preventing them from choosing their models seems somehow wrong and intrusive. Do I think fashion designers should make more responsible decisions of their own accord, and understand that using unhealthy-looking, often anorexic young girls as the pinnacle of "feminine beauty," will mentally scar the females of our society, especially young, fragile ones? Definitely. In my opinion, it isn't even just about unhealthy slimness, but a complete de-feminization of the comprehension of beauty, all stemming from Twiggy. Where are their hips? Their curves? Their breasts? By the way the clothes hang, I would wonder if they are made for the female form at all. I have a friend that was anorexic and bulimic for most of her life and predictably used fashion shows and magazines as "thinspiration" for starving and/or purging. She still has relapses, so when either I or my husband notice any extra fashion magazines or photos of very thin girls lying around, we try to talk to her and help her eat and watch her. It's truly heart breaking. I, myself, have even had a few twinges when seeing these females, and I'm in love with great food and good wine, and am a healthy 6' tall size 6 with a descent metabolism. Moments where I'm making dinner, and I remember one of those wee girls and think, "Do I really NEED to monter au beurre? Butter is so passé." But, my good sense always prevails, and in goes the butter!
And as for your last question, no plump women are NOT repulsive. As a bisexual who, before marriage, dated more women than men, I can honestly answer that question. In fact, my last 3 girlfriends were all plump and curvy and succulent. LOL I really don't like skinny girls as much as ones who are living, breathing goddesses. I don't like morbidly obese as my own personal preference, but I'd rather see hips and curves that scream "WOMAN!" any day. I'm no skeevy paedophile, and I even like my men on the beefy, hunky side. Just ask my husband. ;)
2006-11-02 09:29:26 · answer #2 · answered by Diana D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the fashion industry like every other should be able to advertise their product in the way they see fit .Lets be honest when you look at those girls do you think that they are not beautiful ? They are extremely thin but to the extent that they look healthy and gorgeous . They do have breasts ( small yet perfect )They do have buttocks ( small , perfect , and very feminine ).They use these girls because they look the best in or out of clothes .
Women try to say that advertising puts pressure on them to look a certain way , The reality is women don't buy products sold to them by ugly people .
Face the fact that some people are genetically gifted with their appearance .As for girls who are anorexic and bulimic they have" bad brains" . To deny your body and brain of nourishment is deeper than wanting to look like the current standard of health and beauty .
Plump women are not ugly, in fact they used to be the standard of beauty when pregnancy and child birth had more risks on a women's health . Or maybe it had to do with being able to afford food ? Maybe the ability to fight of an illness . Perhaps one day they will be the standard again .
2006-11-02 10:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by ru469 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I believe that looking at those who directly produce these models (by which I mean types to consider ourselves in relation to) is maybe diverting attention from the real issue. That issue is: why do we feel as if we have to conform to a certain bodily standard in the first place? Why is it that people are so willing to accept these structures in the first place? I think that dealing with these problems first will be the best solution.
2006-11-02 09:06:30 · answer #4 · answered by Jim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you completely....but I dont think that is why they pick the models they pick. It all has to do with how the clothes look on the girl. When you put a dress on a skin and bones model, you see the dress as it was meant to be seen with no wrinkles, bunches, etc. A heavier woman will add those elements into the outfit and therefore the outfit will not look as it did in the designer's head.
2006-11-02 09:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda SSS 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am 6 foot tall and weigh 130 pounds naturally and I would love to have a few more curves,,,,,,,,,,and pounds........It is harder for me to gain than for most people to lose..............We are not all STICK INSECTS or do I try to be.........Do you think women really want to view heavy models......maybe they should purchase Lane Bryant catalogs..........Many heavy women are very beautiful My daughter is a beauty and weighs 160 and is 5'7" and she has beautiful curves ....and wears size 12............Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the confidence by which you wear it...........
2006-11-02 09:16:57 · answer #6 · answered by makeupnurse 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no a plump women is not replled i am not that skinny but i;m not fat and i have all the friends i could ever need i think that th ereall beauty is on the inside not the out
2006-11-03 08:24:03 · answer #7 · answered by murphy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's up to them who they use, I suppose. It might just take one of them to break the mould and use a 'proper' woman for a change, not necessarily a big woman, just a normal, curvy one. I'm sure it would bring them loads of good publicity if they did.
2006-11-02 09:06:23 · answer #8 · answered by Ahwell 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a pedophilia thing.
2006-11-02 09:05:20 · answer #9 · answered by Kelly L 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋