Do you guys think overweight people should wear AF/AE/HCO clothes? They seem to be targeted towards the surfer dudes with lean bodies and the skin thin models, so I would imagine people would have a pre-made mindset when seeing OW people wear these clothes.
2007-02-27 14:11:07 · 19 answers · asked by Teenage Dirtbag 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
I think if overweight people starting representing these stores, their popularity would go down. These stores represent an attractive, sexy lifestyle. No different than what we see on the tv shows. No one wants to buy anything or watch a show that shows unattractive or overweight people. If you want to sell something you want to make it look good and a fat person stuffed into anything at Hollister would make it look like something cheap from walmart or kmart.
2007-02-27 14:18:20 · answer #1 · answered by reallyfedup 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I am a 47 year old woman and though I may look 32ish, I wear AE. I am not rail thin but I am slender enough and tall. I do not buy the tiny see through t's or tiny short shorts. I wear what is appropriate. No matter the brand or the "target age" or "weight relation to style" of a stores clothes, it is really up to the person to find clothes that feel good on them. Brand name really has nothing to do with it. Further, why the hell should anyone care what others think of them in certain clothes? They don't pay for the clothes so it is none of their business.
2007-02-27 22:18:00 · answer #2 · answered by theartisttwin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have to say I agree with wtfnutmeg and Freckles post. AE actually manufactures sizes larger than a ten. I think that regardless of where you buy clothing they should fit you. I hate it when people, even skinnny people wear clothing that squishes you and gives youa muffin top.
I personally hate stores like AF & Hollister and it has nothing to do with their fashion either. I kept wondering what all the fuss was about these stores and finally took a look in both. In both stores, I didn't see a single size 12 or 14. Which does me no good. So I won't shop there.
These stores are wannabe knock offs from brands like ralph lauren and brooks brothers and other true "preppy fashion" I would rather wear the real deal and look polished.
get over it.
2007-02-28 00:53:14 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that this is a very discriminating topic. You think of that because that is how those companies advertise the clothing line. People can wear what ever they think looks good on them or fits their fancy. If someone is over weight I say wear what you want. Why do you have to be deprived of food to be attractive to society with ribs showing and a face that looks that of an eighty year old? This is the same reason that young people are increasingly having eating disorders and causing image confusion across the nation. This disgusts me. Just because the company targets a specific audience does not mean they do not want the attention of others. They apparently have bigger sizes for a reason. Please do not be this shallow in thinking. You know nothing until you have walked a mile in another persons shoes. It is wrong to judge others on appearance alone.
2007-02-27 22:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unlike AE who makes most of their clothing in larger sizes, AF/HCO is missing a part of the market.
Who cares what size someone is, as a corporation who has to return value to its shareholders, I would want to offer my product to as much of the public as possible.
Of course these brands are all about image, but I don't think it hurts AE, Gap, Old Navy, Pac Sun, or even Hot Topic to offer clothing in larger sizes.
This is a pointless question, do you have a problem seeing "thin" people in stores like Torrid or Lane Bryant?
2007-02-27 22:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by partygrl319 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i don't see any problem with overweight people wearing those clothes. if you think about it, nearly all clothing is geared towards thin, willowy models. but everyone, tall or short, fat or thin, wears clothing. i don't think that the surfer-y advertisements should make an overweight person lose self-confidence. but the catch is that sometimes those stores don't even make clothes above a 14 or something like that, so if you are larger, you can't wear their clothes anyway. i personally will not shop at any of those stores just because i don't like the style of the clothing, but if you are overweight and you like the style- go for it!
2007-02-27 22:18:09 · answer #6 · answered by that kid over there 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People can wear whatever they want. And a lot times no matter what their size- people just have bad style. They can't accessorize, or get the right fit of pants, etc. Completely oblivious to items that are flattering and complimentary.
I don't think its an OW issue. Its a blindness issue!
2007-02-27 22:17:34 · answer #7 · answered by Active Denial System™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's possible to be overweight and wear those clothes, considering they don't stock larger sizes. They'd have to really squeeze into the smaller sizes and that never looks good. People should always wear clothes that actually fit them, screw what brand it is.
HTH : )
2007-02-28 09:23:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not think it matters. Those surfers and pin-thins are MODELS. You can't restrict somebody from wearing what they like just because they look different from the people in the advertisements that wear them.
2007-02-27 22:18:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you have to be thin to wear those brands; however, I'd rather see a very obese person wear AE than a bikini or speedo.
2007-02-27 22:18:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋