Making the Case for More Normal Sized Models
A special thanks for Ellen for including this in her show today. The topic was timely, since I was lecturing on Weight in class today.
Ellen featured several “plus” sized models on her show from an upcoming Glamour Magazine will feature a pictorial for October on plus-sized (anything over a size 6) models. Ellen Tweeted about the interview:
These girls are considered “plus sized”, which is crazy.
I think a better term is “normal sized.” Or just “beautiful.”
This move towards featuring more normal sized women is very welcome, considering that the average sized woman is a closer to a size 12 – 14, not a size 0 – 4 seen in the fashion magazines. These plus-size models are proving that not all models have to be super skinny to be super sexy.
In addition Glamour Magazine Editor, Cindi Lieve, pledged that they will be featuring a wider range of women in their pages than has traditionally been featured.
Let’s hope the trend continues.
More info:
Glamour Magazine’s Normal-Sized Models. October 2009. The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Field. G. September 2009. These Bodies are Beautiful at Every Size. Glamour.
Odell A. October 2009. Glamour Delivers More Plus-Size Nude Models. N.Y. Magazine.
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