Comments on: Why the Fashion Industry is Dying—Laughing at Salad & Cleavage Snacks

By: Author Kristen Lamb

Author Kristen Lamb — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 11:56:04 +0000

In reply to imogene nix. Yeah I get irritated when people blame Barbie for body image issues. I am all, "I am NOT A MORON! I never expected to look like a TOY!" No you want the body image culprit? Fashion industry.

By: imogene nix

imogene nix — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 07:52:36 +0000

I get 100% what you’re saying here. I remember several years ago, I was in Cairns at the shopping centre (mall) with my husband and young daughters. Now, I’m never going to be a size 14 or 16 (I left that behind in my teens!) but this young girl and guy were ahead of us and she pointed and laughed at me. I had dressed nicely, in a top made for me. It was bright and geometric and I loved it. If I’d let her, I would have felt crushed, but I decided a long time ago that I’m me. I like me. But the thing is, so many who don’t know how to cope find this mindset driven into them from a young age. If you aren’t blonde, lithe and “beautiful” in the hollywood or model sense you’re a nothing. The industry has a lot to answer for with the growth of body issues girls (and to a lesser extent but nonetheless guys too)

But sadly it’s a narcissistic industry. It’s going to take something huge to change mindsets.

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By: Author Kristen Lamb

Author Kristen Lamb — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 17:44:49 +0000

In reply to jlennidorner. LOL! SO TRUE! Thanks for the support *fist bump*

By: jlennidorner

jlennidorner — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 02:21:33 +0000

I’m just jumping in to offer support. It definitely sucks for the female gender. And I have seen that all the magazines aimed toward females (since guys aren’t allowed cook, own homes, sew, or pretty much 70% of the magazine rack) do all suggest that women everywhere need to be 10 pounds lighter and bake a new dessert while learning a technique to better please a guy. I haven’t gotten to know any women who have those same three primary objectives month after month, but those magazines sure seem to think they exist. Though, like you said, maybe that’s why they’re sinking like the Titanic. (Pfft, it’ll be *fine,* the ship CAN’T sink…) I do know women who drive demo derby cars, skydive, lift weights, work 90 hour weeks… and yeah, they can’t find clothing. Know what happens when a guy loans any article of clothing to a friend who is a girl? It’s NEVER coming back. “OMG this is the most comfortable thing EVER *drooollllll* WhereDidItComeFrom? What magic is this???” Yeah.

By: Jeannie Hall

Jeannie Hall — Sat, 17 Sep 2016 15:32:35 +0000

Reblogged this on Jeannie Hall Suspense and commented: What it means to be a woman over 40 who still wants to, you know, still wear pretty stuff...

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By: Candace Williams, author

Candace Williams, author — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 20:35:06 +0000

It’s true! It’s like we’re being punished for being older (oh, okay *old* – I’m 66) and/or overweight. I’m finally, finally out of the W section at the store. But now I’m looking at “dresses” the length of men’s dress shirts, plunging V-neck tops that would show most of my heart surgery scar, and pants with waists that sit on my belly button (the belly button is *not* the waist.)

“We are called Texans.” Baahahahha Yes We Are! What a fun/serious article – thank you. I’m following your Pinterest board now. (psst: that swimsuit model guy isn’t Japanese; he’s Chinese.)

By: Michelle Morrison

Michelle Morrison — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:34:22 +0000

Reblogged this on mchllmdm and commented: Some good thoughts about fashion and getting older.

By: Derek Hawkins (@wrytersblockDH)

Derek Hawkins (@wrytersblockDH) — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 16:02:11 +0000

I worked for in retail formal wear for a large chunk of the ’90s. I feel your pain. Sizing was a complete nightmare. We carried 4 or 5 bridal lines, and about as many bridesmaids lines. Every manufacturer had it’s own size chart. Even in companies that produce both bridal and maids, each line had it’s own size chart. It was hard to tell a size “8” that her bust/waist/hips measurements threw her in a size 8, a 10, and a 12 on the hips. No woman wanted to hear that. They also didn’t want to hear that we would have to order according to the largest size and alter the rest. Otherwise, she would look funny going down the aisle in a dress that wouldn’t go past her boobs or her butt. It was very VERY rare to have a dress come in and it be a perfect zip & fit.

So, yes, some standard size charting industry wide would help quite a bit. A real chart for ACTUAL women, not some fence post with lipstick on it. Take today’s size 4 or 6 measurements and make THAT a size zero. Build your chart from there. And those previous 0, 2, 4s? Give them new sizes. A, AA, AAA.