Layering jewelry? Isn't that code for being ostentatious? Is it being used to overcompensate for unhappiness

Question

On QVC (and other shopping channels), the hosts are emphasizing "layering" in jewelry. The thought is that since layering is hot in clothing, you should pile on jewelry. Isn't this just a nice way of saying you should be ostentatious? One host recently whined that she hated wearing a watch because because it took away space that could be used for more bracelets. Not surprisingly, the host (and the others that dish this line) is morbidly obese. When I see person wearing three necklaces, four bracelets, and rings on every finger, I see someone that isn't pleased with themselves on the outside (a fattie) or unhappy inside and they use to jewelry as anti-depressants. They essentially admit it when they call in and say how "good it makes me feel." Admittedly, I'm not a jewelry junkie (but love Nike watches), so I don't quite understand the obsession with it.
Clearly, it is working because the ladies call up and tell their stories of going out and being "noticed".

First, I'm half-joking on the tone, but the essence of the question remains. Of course someone who is overweight isn't always using jewelry as a substitute for genuine happiness. However, when you drill into women that they need layers of makeup, multiple chains, etc., you are telling them you can buy happiness. Clearly, this is selling exterior happiness instead of genuine contentment. Needless to say, the overweight aren't the only ones with this problem. Men/rappers/celeberties that drive $200, 000 cars, furs, gold chains etc., are indeed deriving happiness from a non-internal source. Everyone likes "things", but instilling in people that they have to buy their happiness is wrong. I can appreciate tasteful jewelry, but when one triples the amount they wear specifically to get noticed, they may in fact be spending money to derive that happiness. I might add that they essentially admit this when the say they like getting noticed or complimented for their jewelry. No offense.

Answer 1

The shopping channels, like all other businesses are out to make as much money as possible. If they can convince people that "layering" jewelry and clothes also, they can sell more product.

It's no sillier than "make up" products that are designed to make you look as 'natural' as possible.

I don't wear jewelry or make up, and I only own two pairs of shoes; indoor shoes (moccasins) and outdoor shoes.

Answer 2

Wow, you got me.

Do you know what I do?

Every time I eat a burger or fried chicken or any kind of junk, I add a bead to my necklace. When I leave the house I wrap it around my neck several times.
My hope is that one day the sheer amount of beads will weigh the necklace down and choke me- ending my pitiful tenure in this planet.

Better to die looking like fat royalty than with a chicken bone stuck in your throat.

Right?

Teehee, lighten up trainhard, we all have different ways of compensating for our own perceived flaws. One way or another, we need to feel good about ourselves and have people notice us for something that we feel is a good or attractive attribute.

It's just our way.

:)

And Satan/ QVC are milking this realization with unabashed zeal.

Answer 3

hello from Venezuela I AM ONE OF THOSE Women to love jewelry, because I appreciate beauty especially the stones but I DO NOT LIKE when people used to much it is not so elegant but if it makes them happy is okay, to under sand it you will have to take a look a history, same behaviour different years and people, i THINK IT IS NOTHING TO DO WITH beeeig unhappy, like is not bad that you love Nike watches

Answer 4

you're assuming that fat people are unhappy, and that people who attempt to distract you from looking at them with jewelery are unhappy with themselves. These are not facts, or even opinions... they're feelings and you can't judge someone if you don't know them. I think you're the one being pretenious by measuring other people with your idea of beauty, and I think you need a reality check. Different people need different things for thier own happiness, that's all.

Answer 5

Who do you think shops on QVC?