Is this fall's fashion for girls realistic?

[*SunShyne*]

^^^ It's insanely hard and frustrating to be "happy with yourself" when society tells you to lose another 5 pounds...

but I get the point.

[Pussy*Kat]

If society isnt telling you your not good enough, somone around you is.

I recently witnessed a friend get slammed by her bf cuz she wasnt a size 2.

A lot of the time, girls (myself included) can get the idea in your head that if you arent a size 2 society, or guys wont like you.

Hence eating disorders were born.

[miss.myra]

Nobody is happy with their body, in this thread we have people compaining about being too skinny and in other threads we have girls complaining that their boobs are too big, and trust me, having either of those 'problems' would be a godsend to a lot of people.

Fall's fashion isn't specfically telling people to be skinny, fashion and trends often reflect some kind of ideal body image, possibly indirectly because every body type is not going to look good in every item of clothing that is the flavor of the season. The clothing of the moment happens to be tight fitting, tapered pants which doesn't look good on everyone. Gaucho pants didn't look good on everyone, but they were a spring/summer must have. Mini skirts with leggings certainly don't suit every body type, but they are in fashion and I haven't seen a lot of uproar over it.

Hence, why my 'ignorant' comment was put forward. People are taking this too far, it's not like when lululemon introduced a flared, bum flattering, tight fitting pair of workout pants that everyone was up in arms about it because it happened to not look good on some people.

On a good note, recently during a fashion week in Spain, ultra thin models were rejected and even barred from being in Fashion shows. I thought that was kind of neat.

[thechix0r]

Edit: for Kat - it's not all about the guys though and I think blaming them is a cop out. Society likes their women skinny, at least North American society does. You go other places in the world and they like their women curvy and think that skinny isn't good. The fashion trend tends to be what people can't achieve naturally. That can be said for now, where for the most part people in North America are overweight and it can be said for past fashion trends. In the 1800's it was about achieveing that slim slim waist with a corset. Look even further back and beautiful was curvy as oppose to skinny because it was a sign of wealth. China was about making your feet three inches, which wouldn't happen if you were an adult. It's the way it is

As far as my weight's concerned, I've stuggled with it like any other girl, but in the end it's about accepting who you are and making changes to yourself for the benefit of you. I'm 5'2 and around a 26/27 in jeans, or a 3-5 if you go by those sizes. Because of my curves, skinny jeans wouldn't look good on me, I have too much in my thigh but it's good for those who can wear them, they look good.

FYI about Audrey Hepburn, she was malnourished during the war and it caused her rib cage to sink in which gave her such a slim waist and figure. It actually hurt her to eat too much, and hence why she was always so slim. Her body was damaged from the war and caused permanent effects for the rest of her life. She was often sick because of her weight and the way her body was, so although she is marvelled for her body, it's no more realistic than a barbie doll's proportions

[Pussy*Kat]

Most runway shows now have a weight limit for their models (have to be a certain weight and above to walk)

i really like that

[MissBehavior]

Originally Posted by miSsy_chriSsy

Long live teh kitchen orange for girls with booties ;) <3 (and house of spy! *drool*)

Me love you long time! <3

[miSsy_chriSsy]

Originally Posted by thechix0r

FYI about Audrey Hepburn, she was malnourished during the war and it caused her rib cage to sink in which gave her such a slim waist and figure. It actually hurt her to eat too much, and hence why she was always so slim. Her body was damaged from the war and caused permanent effects for the rest of her life. She was often sick because of her weight and the way her body was, so although she is marvelled for her body, it's no more realistic than a barbie doll's proportions

gross!

[Pussy*Kat]

Originally Posted by Pussy*Kat

If society isnt telling you your not good enough, somone around you is.

I recently witnessed a friend get slammed by her bf cuz she wasnt a size 2.

A lot of the time, girls (myself included) can get the idea in your head that if you arent a size 2 society, or guys wont like you.

Hence eating disorders were born.

Originally Posted by thechix0r

Edit: for Kat - it's not all about the guys though and I think blaming them is a cop out. Society likes their women skinny, at least North American society does. You go other places in the world and they like their women curvy and think that skinny isn't good. The fashion trend tends to be what people can't achieve naturally. That can be said for now, where for the most part people in North America are overweight and it can be said for past fashion trends. In the 1800's it was about achieveing that slim slim waist with a corset. Look even further back and beautiful was curvy as oppose to skinny because it was a sign of wealth. China was about making your feet three inches, which wouldn't happen if you were an adult. It's the way it is

As far as my weight's concerned, I've stuggled with it like any other girl, but in the end it's about accepting who you are and making changes to yourself for the benefit of you. I'm 5'2 and around a 26/27 in jeans, or a 3-5 if you go by those sizes. Because of my curves, skinny jeans wouldn't look good on me, I have too much in my thigh but it's good for those who can wear them, they look good.

FYI about Audrey Hepburn, she was malnourished during the war and it caused her rib cage to sink in which gave her such a slim waist and figure. It actually hurt her to eat too much, and hence why she was always so slim. Her body was damaged from the war and caused permanent effects for the rest of her life. She was often sick because of her weight and the way her body was, so although she is marvelled for her body, it's no more realistic than a barbie doll's proportions

please let me know where i blamed guys. I said SOCIETY, GUYS included.

Before you go off on your tangent, read.

[thechix0r]

Originally Posted by Pussy*Kat

please let me know where i blamed guys. I said SOCIETY, GUYS included.

Before you go off on your tangent, read.

That comes across to me as that, I wasn't attacking your statement so don't get all bitchy towards me. I know alot of girls who cop out and blame it on guys. I was just saying that for those girls I think it's a cop out you can just take it as a generalization instead of thinking it was directed at you, seeing as your statement is a generalization as well

[Pussy*Kat]

^ nowhere was i being bitchy. i was stating. but thanks for pointing out im self centered

that wasnt bitchy at all

[TipSy]

i love skinny jeans..:)
come buy them at Off the wall the staff will find a pair right for you..haha

[thechix0r]

Originally Posted by Pussy*Kat

^ nowhere was i being bitchy. i was stating. but thanks for pointing out im self centered

that wasnt bitchy at all

Don't try and be all innocent and naive as you like to call yourself

[thechix0r]

Originally Posted by TipSy

i love skinny jeans..:)
come buy them at Off the wall the staff will find a pair right for you..haha

There are different pairs? I just though they were all skinny?

[ill-esha]

Everybody has styles that will suit them, and styles that don't.
I resist the temptation to hate on myself in the mirror, because I did that all through adolescence, and I'm really over it.
I know that I cannot wear empire waists without looking pregnant, anything baggy, or "skinny jeans". Screw whatever's in this season, haven't you noticed yet that the opposite of whatever was in last season comes in? Just so you have to buy a whole new wardrobe to keep up?

I may be out of style with my straight or slightly flared leg pants, but oh well, they look good on me.. and that's all that should decide whether you buy skinny jeans or not. Plain and simple.

[Pussy*Kat]

Originally Posted by thechix0r

Don't try and be all innocent and naive as you like to call yourself

i wasnt even trying to be a bitch with that statement.

but apperiantly naive to the fact im self centered. your joking right? considering all your opinions of me were formed by other ppl.

but back on topic cuz im no where in the mood to have some girl who has never met me make a personality anylization

please explain how you feel that blaming boys is a cop out. what about all those girls out there that are so insecure with there looks and there body that they take up anorexia or belimia. its not a cop out. its the image that society has forced on us. tons of girls feel if they are not a size 2 they arent pretty or good enough to meet Mr Right

[TipSy]

Originally Posted by thechix0r

There are different pairs? I just though they were all skinny?

yes skinnys are skinnys but there are all different styles of skinnys that all fit differently.. silver,mavi, shank, 1921's, It, huge variety for all different body types..
If your trying skinnys for the first time.. dont start with a light pair, your best off with going dark, then working your way up..

[thechix0r]

Originally Posted by Pussy*Kat

i wasnt even trying to be a bitch with that statement.

but apperiantly naive to the fact im self centered. your joking right? considering all your opinions of me were formed by other ppl.

but back on topic cuz im no where in the mood to have some girl who has never met me make a personality anylization

please explain how you feel that blaming boys is a cop out. what about all those girls out there that are so insecure with there looks and there body that they take up anorexia or belimia. its not a cop out. its the image that society has forced on us. tons of girls feel if they are not a size 2 they arent pretty or good enough to meet Mr Right

Most guys I know like the curves as opposed to the skinny... and I know lots of guys think girls are retarded to obsessing to the point of being skinny. It's all in the head of the person... only the person can decide if they are beautiful, and although people will say that it's garbage, it really isn't, because at the end of the day if you're happy with who you are and how you are and what you look like as a person, "society's image" won't matter to you. I wouldn't want a "Mr Right" who wanted me to be a zero anyways, that makes him unrealistic when it comes to girls which makes me wonder what else he is unrealistic about

[prozac]

Kat, it's possible to disagree with someone without it getting personal. It's called a conversation.

[Pussy*Kat]

Im pretty sure we were done talking about that about 4 posts ago?

[Vitamin-X]

This thread is a good example of why Men rule the world :)

Also, a friend of mine recently ordered his gf to lose 10-15 pounds.
So now this chick is running around 3 miles a day. And dammit, if she isn't looking a hundred times better.

[Pussy*Kat]

^ My point exactly.

Thank you Mr. X

[prozac]

^eww.

edit: for vitamin x

[*SunShyne*]

my boyfriend got hit on by a skinnier, more attractive female at work today...

I'm not eating for a week...at least.

I'll get those skinny jeans on me to win him back

[TipSy]

^ that'a girl !

[impure]

i can appreciate those jeans on someone who fits them.
but i'll never fit them.
ever.
not saying i dont love the way i look.
although i'd love to lose some weight, it sure doesn't stop me from eating.
i know i'll get fit this winter, galloping 15 a day will make me super fit!