Should all models be a size 0?

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   topshelfposted 14 years ago

   I think models should do exactly what their called...model. They need to model and represent all shapes and sizes

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   sandra rinckposted 14 years ago

   Hot, Eva Mendez
   
   not hot Cameron Diaz she is shaped like a skinny man.
   
   hot Scarlet Johanson
   not hot Jennifer Connelly

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   Cagsilposted 14 years ago

   Here, let me put this into the proper perspective for everyone!
   
   I am an avid PLAYBOY Magazine Collector, my collection is 19 Years complete, effective this month.
   
   If you're interested in the optimum size - 34-24-34. 
   
   What size is that in regards to clothing? I don't know, but I think it is a 2? Models tend to be within a specific range, as far as, height and weight requirements, besides the size I mentioned above. Models are generally about 5'8" - 6'3" and weight is to be between roughly lower end height would be about 110 pounds to the higher end height would be about 140 max.
   
   I hoped this helped.

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      sandra rinckposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      But it's not realistic, that's the point.  The average breast size is a 36B, not 34 D, the average waist size is something akin to a size 6-8 and hips vary. 
      
      At 5'2 115lbs, I gained 8 lbs since September is perfect medically ideal for my height, 107 was under weight and teetering on 'too god damn skinny'.
      
      Thinking a perfect woman must come in a package that doesn't exist naturally without barfing, surgery, and other eating disorders and non food diets is sending the wrong message.
      
      You realize that 14 year old girls have issues with their bodies before they have even fully developed and have eating disorders because the teenage boys look at unrealistic woman and think all woman should look like that.
      
      It's stupid!  Anyways, it depends on who you are and how you view woman.

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         Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Okay, if you say so.

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      Iðunnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      It's a 5 size junior and if you buy ladies, it's a 4P or 6P (petite) depending on height. 
      
      It's my size, I've worn it all my life.  It's not a plank, it's not unhealthy and it is curvy.  I am 5'3" 110 pounds which is almost exactly perfect on the BMI.  I am NOT a size zero, I am a size 5.  I don't overeat and I do exercise.
      
      Having your skin grow into a couch is what is unhealthy.  Haivng your feet cut off from diabetes isn't sexy.  Losing your breath walking from the living room the kitchen for more food isn't hot. 
      
      For a society allegedly obsessed with thinness, media must not have much of an impact because 70% of Americans are overweight, and 38% are morbidly obese.  One half of one percent are anorexic which is quite the rare condition.  Slender women are just that slender AND women; they are neither anorexic nor sickly and they do not look like boys.   
      
      Slender and attractive isn't unwomanly, height weight proportional women don't lose their periods, their teeth don't fall out and they aren't mentally ill (alhtough that can happen to people with eating disorders either direction) simply because they aren't obese. Bashing slender women doesn't make bigger women more attractive.
      
      I think size "0" was created by the rapidly expanding problem in this country with obesity.  When the clothing manufacturers resized size 20's to be called 10's there had to be some new name made up for the size 5's who just have smaller bones and are height weight proportional and short.  What we ended up with is a size 0 that doesn't even exist just so that big women can pretend they are smaller without actually having to lose weight.  The media didn't create size 0.  Marketing clothing to a constantly increasing number of obese people in denial created size O.
      
      Personally I've never even seen anything labelled a size O.  I still buy size 5.

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   mel22posted 14 years ago

   No .No, you're all wrong. They should be -1
   (so they can implode their beautiful egos of course)

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   Mishaposted 14 years ago

   Hi Iðunn, how are you doing?

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      Iðunnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      So good to see you!
      
      I'm doing great, how are you these days?

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         Mishaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Me too. Interesting, was thinking of you a few days ago, and here you are!

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            Iðunnposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            I think of you and with warmth and affection much more often than I take the time to tell you hi.  My best wishes remain with you and your family

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               Mishaposted 14 years agoin reply to this

               Thank you, and my best wishes to yours

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   stormie92posted 14 years ago

   I think all models should be above a size 0. Everyone looks to them. Guys want them. Girls want to be them. It causes health problems with us women... they should weigh more. Show off curves.
   
   The only excuse for that would be if they are naturally thin and that size.

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   rebekahELLEposted 14 years ago

   some women are built with a smaller frame, and are naturally thin.
   if they eat well and take care of themselves, they look healthy.
   it's the unhealthy ones often that are walking the runways, in print media, etc. they have to stay a certain size.
   and of course, they are air brushed.
   
   34-26-34 is not a size 2. it's at least a size 4-6. I am tall, 5'8", have been a size 4 for many years, and just recently had to buy size 6 in pants. I did model for a short while for artists.
   
   all models should not be and are not a size 2.

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   bojanglesk8posted 14 years ago

   Models these days are ridiculous. Pure anorexics.

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   creepyposted 14 years ago

   Should all models be a size 0?
   
   
   
   No, just the real skinny ones

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    yenajeonposted 14 years ago

    NO. Thankfully nowadays, they are refusing models who are BMI of 18 or less. I dont know how strict the US has been, but Europe has been rampant about pursuing this.

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    Citrus000posted 14 years ago

    Why are models so skinny? Is it to save money on fabric? Is it because of sex appeal? There are probably many reasons why models are preferred to be so tiny. As far as sex appeal type marketing go's, I have a hard time believing that many people think women that small (and often times unhealthy) are sexy. Maybe I'm wrong???

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       prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       you are sexy when you feel it, not being thin, the idea that thin is in and sexy is crazy

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       Harvey Stelmanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Cit,
       
       Not sure of the whole thing, but you look like you're trying to lose a couple of ounces. YUK-YUK!

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          Citrus000posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Oh... This is nothing!

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             Harvey Stelmanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Struch GOLD yet?

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                Citrus000posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Nope, no gold. At least I keep my nose picking to myself these days. Strangers don't really like it when you try and compare goods.

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                   Harvey Stelmanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   citrus,
                   
                   Remember this,
                   
                   You can pick your nose and you can pick your friends nose, but you can't flick your friend against the wall.

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                   cosetteposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   
                   
                   omg haha
                   
                   when we were kids, my two older brothers were always going at each other. they hated each other. anyway, my one brother had just finished watching "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" on tv, in which one of the actresses did a sexy dance number and sang "lookin' for nuggets?". he walked into the family room where my other brother was really going at it (picking his nose) and he sauntered in just like Jane Whatsherface, saying sotto voce "lookin' for nuggets?"
                   
                   ah i hadn't thought of that in years...

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    Jersey Jessposted 14 years ago

    No way! I'm in the process of making a Hub about this actually. And the way that models show young women how they need to be skinny to be pretty. I don't understand why many girls look in the mirror and feel fat, they should feel beautiful whether what size they are.

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    fashion addictposted 14 years ago

    I totally agree with you, I myself am a size 6-8 and dont think that I should be considered to be a plus size model.  What is the point in having clothes on girls who basically disappear when they turn to the side. We should be encouraged to feel beautiful no matter what size we are.

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    marcel285posted 14 years ago

    Models can be any size, providing they actually know how to model well. I'm 5'2, 50kg and iv'e done modelling.
    
    To be honest, i prefer to see clothing being modeled on tall stick- figure girls. What they are supposed to be is a walking clothes hanger, i feel that girls with that body- type do the best job of actually displaying the garnment.
    
    Models should not be idolized, they should be seen as a person whos just doing their job.

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    marcel285posted 14 years ago

    In reality, the clothes that the models wear, usually look better on people whom have a bit more to their body than skin and bones, the models job is to DISPLAY the garnment.
    
    I'm not a stick either, trust me, i am slim, but my ass sticks like, directly out. lol

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    blondepoetposted 14 years ago

    Truly who wants to see a moving coat hanger.....

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       marcel285posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I would rather see what i'm getting. If the model is obese, and the garnment is clinging to her rolls, it gives a pretty distorted view of the garnment, don't you agree?

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    obviously not - hello - eating disorders are killing far too many of our girls - so no is the answer

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       blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       totally agreed what the hell is our society doing to these girls as anorexia grows, with younger and younger children now ending up fighting for their lives. The media is one hell of a disgrace,take it from me I nearly lost my life to this disease http://hubpages.com/hub/Surviving-Anorexia-Nervosa

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    marcel285posted 14 years ago

    More people have died due to obesity, than they have due to annorexia/bulemia

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       lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       I am aware of this but not the point of this thread as you have corrected yourself in your second thread.

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    marcel285posted 14 years ago

    Back to the origional question, 'should all models be a size 0?' NO. But the size 0 models shouldn't be attacked like this for their size either.
    
    Regardless of whether they have an eating disorder or not. Because if they do, people harrassing them to put on weight, well it's certainly not going to help the situation. And if they are experiencing an eating disorder, that's their business.

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    Mikel G Robertsposted 14 years ago

    I think that the standard of the modeling world, the one of rail thin female models, is a harmful one. I believe the influence of the Gay male designer is partly to blame. Gay men are attracted to the male form, rail thin females look like men. Skinny men sure, but it is the 'curves' of the female buttocks and breasts that make women attractive to straight men. Proof of this is simple, ask your man which he would rather have sex with, this (show him a picture) super skinny supemodel?  Or (next picture) this porn star? I think most straight guys will pick the 'curvy' porn star. But I may be wrong...

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    Cagsilposted 14 years ago

    January/February Playboy of the Month
    
    Featured as:
    
    Jaime Faith Edmondson
    Height: 5'8"  Weight: 125
    D.O.B.: 12-30-78
    Measurements: Bust:33c  Waist:24 Hips:35 1/2
    
    Heather Rae Young
    Height: 5'7"  Weight: 102
    D.O.B.: 09-16-87
    Measurements: Bust:32c  Waist:23 1/2  Hips:33
    
    These are the just two examples.
    
    If it helps.

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       nikki1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       The "Nicole" who was married to Tom Cruise, I forget her new last name, Some of them you can see bones when they pose in their gowns. It looks horrible

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          Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Please trust me...these women look fine. Damn good, if you ask me.
          
          Yes, Nicole Kidman is way too thin. She needs to add about 10-20 pound, before body builds up enough body fat to insulate her.

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             nikki1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Thank you very appreciated.

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          Harvey Stelmanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          cag,
          
          I think you meant "PLAYMATE" of the month.

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             Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

             Yeah, but I still got my point across. Those two are in this month edition. It's the first time I've seen Playboy put TWO Playmates in one month.

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                Harvey Stelmanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                cag,
                
                I've dated bunnies, models, beauty contest winners and I stopped dating all of them. My wife may be thin (I want her to gain weight), but you never here these models speak or anything. Many are really dumb (not all of course), some just lye there as if to say; have your ejoyment but look at me, I'm beautuful, some don't talk because they have nothing to say and so much more. Most are NOT what a young girl wants to grow up to be, besides looks.

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                   Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   

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    Ghost Whisper 77posted 14 years ago

    SIZE ZERO? ZILCH? NADA? NOTHING?
    
    I think that when you become an adult-you should have an adult size! hehehe

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       blondepoetposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Exactly, why size 0 here in Oz means 12mths old. Where does this 0 come from over here the smallest probably starts at 6, then goes 8, 10, 12, 14.

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    marcel285posted 14 years ago

    With all this hype about SIZE, it indicates that the people most self- concious of their size is obviously obese people. Because i find that bigger peeps are constantly accusing skinny peeps of having an eating disorder coz their skinny. And heir constantly comparing themselves to smaller peeps.
    
    it does not matter what size you are, so long as you are comfortable in your skin.
    
    Any size that is natural, is beauty. Trying to be something your not is ugly, and it will never work anyway.

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    wsp2469posted 14 years ago

    mmmmmmm look who I'M under! 
    Actually not ALL models are skinny.  They have big girl models and OLD models and middle-age models--all kinds. 
    I think we just tend to see the thinner ones more often.

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    Citrus000posted 14 years ago

    Hey, good to see you friend!
    I would agree with what you have to say. No, not all models should be a size 0, and not all models are. There are some models out there who I even drool over that are healthy and beautiful. 
    
    I hope I post this fast enough so that you can be on top now.

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       wsp2469posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       You're a tease but I love it!
       Yes, I think even some of the big models are hot and I totally agree with you.

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    G Miahposted 14 years ago

    Size zero is too small, and i believe models should start from size 2 or 4, but a bit of diversity is good, and all models of all sizes should be modelling to suit everyone's taste.

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    Wendi Mposted 14 years ago

    As long as they have all of their (white) teeth, who cares what size they are?

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       wsp2469posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Well, they need to be cute or pretty or have something to them, too.  Something special inside that draws you to them is always good.
       Some of y'all here have that.

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          Wendi Mposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks WSP...for some reason I couldn't bring myself to speak my mind this time.  You did it for me!

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             wsp2469posted 14 years agoin reply to this

             No problem.  I know they need certain women for certain sizes of clothing but I didn't want people to think I just date 19 year-old sexy blonds.  I date bigger girls too if they have something that attracts me, ya know? But, I digress . . .

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                Wendi Mposted 14 years agoin reply to this

                Does that mean they're still 19 and blond though?

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                   wsp2469posted 14 years agoin reply to this

                   No.  The 19 year-old hot blond was practically thrown into my lap and i think i was a little younger then--i think I was only 44

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    Hikikomoriposted 14 years ago

    A little extra meat never hurt anyone, so no.

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    AEvansposted 14 years ago

    Absolutely not! I am 5'5" 125lbs and I certainly do not where a zero, haven't seen that since I was 14 and do not care to see it now. It is very unappealing and the younger generation will only focus on that and it certainly can ruin a young girls self-esteem.

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       wsp2469posted 14 years agoin reply to this

       You sound cute, A, but you don't have one of those too-tiny-hineys do ya?

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       Harvey Stelmanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       AE,
       
       You forgot to mention four things; 42D-24-34. Sorry about your bad back.

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          nyliramposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Mmmmm 0 is a funny size what measurement is it.

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    wsp2469posted 14 years ago

    If you get naked with me and put yourself on your back and then raise yourself up on your elbows and I can see your ribs then you're too skinny.
    Know what i mean?

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       Harvey Stelmanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       wsp,
       
       Most of these ladies would probly kill you!

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          wsp2469posted 14 years agoin reply to this

          No, they know the position I am talking about . . . if a girl is in that position and I see ribs she is too skinny!

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    wsp2469posted 14 years ago

    I also don't like asses that are as small as my teen daughter's butt.
    I mean I don't need a HUGE ass like the one pictured in my ADULT CONTENTS hub but most guys will tell you that when you have a girl naked and on all fours n you are about to do it doggystyle if the butt is way too tiny yo kinda wonder if you're gonna split her in half when you really get going, ya know?

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    Frugal Fannyposted 14 years ago

    My sister used to be a model, when she was in university.  She was 5'11", and weighed maybe 130.  I believe she was a size 10 or 12, or thereabouts.  She quit the biz because she got fed up with being told she had to lose weight.  My sis is one of those of those who can be skinny and still have an hourglass figure, because she's just built that way, but I don't think that stick-figure skinny-ness should be the accepted norm for models.  I think the "plus size" model image should be what's accepted as normal.
    
    Nevermind that the oldfashioned idea of beauty does nothing to contribute to building positive self-esteem and emotional strength in today's youth.

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    K Partinposted 14 years ago

    Hell no! I prefer some meat on my women! Not anorexic looking...that's a bad message being sent to these young girls.

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    RealEstateHelperposted 14 years ago

    nah, i don't think size 0 looks good. Curves r way attractive and having some flesh is surely good. Obviously u don't want to be looking at a skeleton (my def of size 0).

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    Blogtalkersposted 14 years ago

    let's keep some meat on those bones girls!

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    Iðunnposted 14 years ago

    These threads always seem to work out like some kind of morbidly obese check-in, don't they?
    
    Hello, it's not 1984.  War isn't peace, freedom isn't slavery, and ignorance isn't strength.  I'll add that morbid obesity isn't healthy.
    
    Anyone know a runway model?  I don't.  Real people in the real world come in a vast variety of sizes and shapes but real beauty lies in self-confidence and good character and can shine through any body type.
    
    Quit bashing your slender sisters, ladies.  It's not very becoming.

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       Maddie Ruudposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       Nobody's talking about morbid obesity.  And just because someone objects to stick-thin runway models being held up as the ideal of beauty does not mean that he or she is morbidly obese, or even medically overweight.  It just means he or she has some sense.
       
       I don't have a problem with naturally thin people.  I don't have a problem with naturally thick people.  I put emphasis on the natural part.  I believe we should all spend more time thinking about being healthy, and less about what size we are; furthermore, that a range of body types should be displayed in the media to reflect this.  That's all.

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    poetlorraineposted 14 years ago

    all models should be thin, why not

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    prettydarkhorseposted 14 years ago

    they should represent all women sizes

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    sabrinasirianniposted 14 years ago

    I think if you are naturally tall and thin, then it is beautiful and perfect for the industry.  I think women stop looking beautiful when they are too thin for their skin and bone structure- they start looking sallow, and sunken.  I am a size 0,however, and fairly tall, and I have a good metabolism.  I am thankful for it, however, I don't think it is fair to automotically assume that a tall size 0 woman is not healthy, or not attractive as some users have mentioned.  I've never smoked (ahem, cigarettes), never touched any club drug, and haven't had issues with men finding me appealing.  But, in New York, the average model is not a size 0.  They are looking for 5'9- 6 ft tall girls who fit a size 2 or 4...  Though I live in AZ, and it is a soft market as compared to New York and LA, even I ran into issues with the sample sizes for runway shows.  0 is too small for runway as most sample sizes are 4.  I just posted a hub that flirts around this same type of issue.  I'm new to this, so hello everyone!  I'm excited to be here

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    Harvey Stelmanposted 14 years ago

    Ladies,
    
    Cut the crap! All that matters is that you are healthy and like yourself.

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    sarah dawkinsposted 14 years ago

    Marilyn Monroe was a UK size 16 (USA 12) and was considered very sexy by many.  Why are we so obsessed by skinny women?  Surely curves in the right places are far more appealing than seeing bones protruding. 
    
    By portraying skinny women as having "the perfect figure" it is causing much distress to the curvaceous women out there, in turn causing eating disorders.  Is this what the future is to be?  Do  the young girls striving to be a size 0 realise that they are damaging their health so much, I don't think so.  Why are we promoting this?  We should be ashamed.

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