Originally Posted by Alumiyum
I saw pictures of my mom in bikinis, crop tops, low rise pants, and short dresses when I was in junior high (and like all of my peers, in my I-desperately-want-to-look-skanky phase) and told her she wasn't being fair when she refused to let me wear short skirts. She then made all the points you just did, and that was one of my first my-mother-is-right-about-clothing memories. Yes, she wore those things but she wore them much differently.
My biggest pet peeves are #s 5&6. Why does sexy mean nothing but less-is-more these days?
I can't stand seeing people's bits hanging out. I have young nieces and the popular style are those spaghetti-strap camis with NOTHING ELSE on, on top.
And the buy-for-your-size issue drives me nuts. It's not just your numerical size, it's also body type.
A lot of people don't know how to dress for their body type. They see what is on television and in magazines and want "that look" but everyone is shaped differently. I wish someone taught me that when I was younger. I didn't get it until my 30s, when I finally realized what looks good ON ME, not the rack.
My numerical size falls into the you-can-wear-that category, but my lack of toned muscles and high body fat percentage doesn't. I know this, so I dress accordingly. And at least on my campus I'm in the minority. IMO on college campuses it's a fear of the freshman 15. Most of us gain some weight at some point, and the logical thing to do is to then buy new clothes that fit. Instead of attempting to squeeze into something 2 sizes too small for fear off accepting that freshman 15. Know your body, try things on, and buy what fits. That's all there is to it.
Two issues come to mind when reading this. First, girls need to find the right CUT for their body (see above). Sometimes people try things on in their "usual" size and it doesn't fit at all, and get freaked out. Every garment is cut differently.
Second, sizing is not universal. At all. I have jeans/pants/skirts in several different sizes. The more quality the garment, the more accurate the sizing, but there is no agreed upon system among designers. So if you try on a size 4 and it's tight in certain areas, go up a size! You can always get things tailored if you are in between.
And lastly, just because it's trendy doesn't mean you should wear it. Not all styles look good on all body types. I feel like everyone who shows muffin top should have to watch What Not to Wear.
I'm 5'4" and LOVE those heels. I'm a master at walking in them (ironically because I have weak ankles...apparently that's a thing and I was born with it). But what they shouldn't be worn with is super-small-and-tight dresses. As much as I love Kim Kardashian, she is no style icon.
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