How skinny is too skinny and should models be more plump?

JenM

regardless of a Person's shape we should focus on health first. .no two people are the same and we shouldn't make comparisons based on appearances.

Alisha31145344

I think it is very unhealthy to put expectations and images in a young persons developing mind. I also think the media has a hidden agenda to pressure teens into becoming the “ideal” women. I think I would be more healthy to encourage women and models to be who they are.

Bigfoot

You're right Sassy but I'm not sure young people see it that way as many of them are obese. We need to strike the right line . My gripe about models is, when they are on a catwalk, why do they have to look as if they have drunk a glass of vinegar?

mona lecia

The media often portray women who are extremely skinny as the "ideal" size/weight. It's common to see models whose ribs and collarbones are so noticeable and I sometimes it's so protruding that I ask myself if that's actually possible. I don't think there's an ideal or perfect standard size for models or women in general. If you're eating right with enough exercise, your body will show it. If you're born with genetics differences where you can't help but be extremely skinny/plump, that's cool. As long as you're not doing it on purpose to your body.

Berocca

When hiring models the focus should be on their beauty, rather than thinness.

Bigfoot

Not only do models need to be a little more realistic size as a normal public person, but when on the catwalk why do they look so miserable. I am sure more clothes would be sold if they smiled.

Ol

The models we see on the cat-walks are, by definition underweight! It makes the average woman sad to admit this but those models often look the best in clothes! I think promoting a lifestyle of healthy eating and exercise is the best thing for society.

Instnx

Yes models should cater for all sizes - natural & healthy is ideal which is realistic

Anonymous

i think models should be all sizes and colours because how are we to know if it suits us if we aren't skinny and blonde

ang7

we should focus on diet not on how a person looks. you can be skinny and not healthy or a bit plump and healthy. some people cant help being skinny like others cant help being a bit chubby no matter what these people do they body doesn't change

smiley

models should be of average height and weight to display clothing that would fit an average person so they can see how it looks on someone close to their physical build

Anonymous

models should be of average height and weight to display clothing that would fit an average person so they can see how it looks on someone close to their physical build

I agree smiley, and I don't like the argument that some people are naturally skinny. I know that is true just like some are naturally fat, however most of use a naturally normal size. Fashion designers do not promote those who are chunky so why do the need to go extra thin?

I've noticed Target adds have lots of lovely young women with beautiful curvaceous figures. They look great in the clothes, and their look is quite attainable. Perhaps we need to go a little older as well? Not everyone is 25 lol.

cheers

Gerry1945

some of the models out there should be in hospital we can see all their bones, bloody disgusting what they will do for money, a bad example for sure.

Sil sil

If you start looking like a drug addict with a sunken face & hip & shoulder bones sticking out, your definitely too skinny. I think a healthy slender or solid body in proportion to your height is the way to go. If your too big it stresses your body & isn't healthy, so feeling comfortable & where your not restricted to do anything is the key.

Roselina

No, I believe that we are not showing younger generations the meaning of true beauty. Especially girls, it is sad when i hear girls saying that they can not get a boyfriend without having make up and being skinny enough when they already are the perfect size.

jan01

I think we are as it is not healthy to be that skinny

Anonymous

i think that people should aim to be healthy and proud of what they look like and there size is.

Anonymous

I believe models should be more plump.

Nettie76

I think models should be more curvey. There is such a thing as "too skinny" and not only does it look bad, it's just not healthy and we are sending the wrong message to youths that it's ok to starve yourself thin!
We live in a very shallow world.

Emories

I think models should be more curvey. There is such a thing as "too skinny" and not only does it look bad, it's just not healthy and we are sending the wrong message to youths that it's ok to...

I agree whole heartedly that models should be more plump and also shouldn't go through so much re-touching.

Anonymous

Most times I see models they look way too skinny but today people love that look. Of skin and bones. But personally I like that look on some girls. I for myself prefer the in between look. Not to chubby nor skinny but have some curves.

soph94

Skinny is okay if its someones natural build. When it comes to modelling there should be a range of models from skinny to larger, but not size zero skinny which is both unhealthy and setting bad values for youth. young girls particular are vulnerable and looking for ways to become more confident and feel like they fit it, so do we really want them seeing models that could be blown over, or do we want them to see healthy and curvaceous women which is how they are supposed to look. No one wants bones protruding from the stomach or neck!

lozminka

I applied for a model show and I'm in between size 8 and 10 (aus sizes) and they told me to lose weight. This is just appalling I am very healthy and consider myself skinny.

hoppy55555

People should be happy .

hoppy55555

yes you are right

If a person does gain attention and friendship is formed ,Then size , colour or nothing at all really matters . When people form into friends , it is the friendship that does matter .

TRAM

People should be happy .

yes you are right

Nita

I believe that it should not be what a person looks like but more how a person treats their own body....there are many people out there that are skinny, too skinny, but this is their metabolism and their life. I know a girl who is so skinny, you would think she was anorexic but she's not and she wishes she could put on weight. She eats like crazy trying to but she can't!
I do believe though on the other hand that we should put neutral weighted people in magazines and on catwalks, so people do not feel pressure either way. And it is fact that the "normal" size of a woman these days is 12-14.

TRAM

I believe that it should not be what a person looks like but more how a person treats their own body....there are many people out there that are skinny, too skinny, but this is their metabolism and...

I agree

smiley

definition of skinny - when bones show, when not the average weight, don't eat correct diet and don't exercise. Even cover over full body with correct bumps and lumps

TRAM

definition of skinny - when bones show, when not the average weight, don't eat correct diet and don't exercise. Even cover over full body with correct bumps and lumps

you are right

wendel

Model should not be showing their scrawny boney bodies to the public. At least have some meat/shape on them to show off the clothes better anyway. And to give our young girls better impressions that you don't have to be skinny to be beautiful.

TRAM

Model should not be showing their scrawny boney bodies to the public. At least have some meat/shape on them to show off the clothes better anyway. And to give our young girls better impressions...

I agree

ellabella

I think a lot of these young models are to skinny, it puts a lot of presure on them to stay that thin

TRAM

I think a lot of these young models are to skinny, it puts a lot of presure on them to stay that thin

you are right

Anonymous

i think that the way magazines portray beauty these days is rediculous. Young girls believe that being skinny is being beautiful and that is not the way that society runs. Being beautiful as a person is much much better than what anyone sees in the mirror. You are more than likely to have a happy life with someone that loves you for the person that you are rather than the way you look.

TRAM

I think a lot of these young models are to skinny, it puts a lot of presure on them to stay that thin

you are right

Gerry1945

An easy and safe method is simply ues the BMI scale, simple math.

TRAM

An easy and safe method is simply ues the BMI scale, simple math.

you are right

PGS

Mrs is about 48kg @ 52YO, always been slender. Her sisters are of bigger build.

Personally, I'm not fussed on the boney waif type models, a woamn with shape is far nicer to look at - but it does depend on the bone structure of the individual.

TRAM

Mrs is about 48kg @ 52YO, always been slender. Her sisters are of bigger build.

Personally, I'm not fussed on the boney waif type models, a woamn with shape is far nicer to look at - but...

I agree

Sharra

Too skinny is underweight. There are medical healthy weight zones for a person's height and anything below a healthy weight zone is too skinny.

Models are far too skinny and many are unhealthy. There is an unhealthy obsession with skinny these days. Magazines edit pictures to make the women look skinnier than they are rather than show reality. some pictures are edited to a shape that is not humanly possible to achieve. There is no allowance for healthy bone structure. Some women have broad hips, which are good for childbearing and some have narrow hips. If you have broad hips you will have an easier time of childbearing but will never be less than a size 12 which in our modern world is now seen as too big. Yet a size 12 is and should be considered normal.

TRAM

Too skinny is underweight. There are medical healthy weight zones for a person's height and anything below a healthy weight zone is too skinny.

Models are far too skinny and many are...

I'm agree with you

Minaki

We should be focussing on health. I have a very skinny friend who has always been that way - can't help it, no matter how much she eats. In fact, if she doesn't eat something every couple of hours she feels faint.

I also have a very large friend, who had no trouble conceiving (first try! - she was told she had the reproductive system of a 19 year old) when she was 41, and had a very healthy (normal weight) baby.

Personally, I think people who are slim (but not sickly and bony) look great.

claws

We should be focussing on health. I have a very skinny friend who has always been that way - can't help it, no matter how much she eats. In fact, if she doesn't eat something every couple of hours...

I agreeI think what’s most important is that the models are eating sufficiently and nutritiously.

Anonymous

We should be focussing on health. I have a very skinny friend who has always been that way - can't help it, no matter how much she eats. In fact, if she doesn't eat something every couple of hours...

Personally, I am a naturally skinny person and get more attention than I care for. However, I think that I am too skinny and think models who are a bit bigger is better, especially in Australia where the average weight has seemed to increased amongst the Australian population.

Sharra

We should be focussing on health. I have a very skinny friend who has always been that way - can't help it, no matter how much she eats. In fact, if she doesn't eat something every couple of hours...

I was not referring to naturally skinny people. I used to work with a girl who was anorexic and when she could not conceive her doctor told her that she was under weight and needed to gain a certain weight before she would be able to conceive. It is a natural protection. If a person or animal ( and we are animals biologically speaking) is starving they are unable to reproduce. That is not the same as someone who is naturally thin.

Models are rarely naturally thin, they have to keep starving themselves to keep their weight down and many look like skeletons.

TRAM

We should be focussing on health. I have a very skinny friend who has always been that way - can't help it, no matter how much she eats. In fact, if she doesn't eat something every couple of hours...

I agree