This photo is from the V magazine's size edition photo shoot, and it's oh-so-awesome! (more and more)
I have had a love/hate relationship with my body since I was about 12, and I suspect this is largely due to the general perception of curves in Singapore. The majority of the girls here are slightly built with really skinny legs, which is annoying when you want to shop for clothes. For instance, it is virtually impossible for curvy girls to EVER find a pair of pants or shorts that fit them perfectly. In those desperate moments of trying to unsuccessfully stuff yourself into a pair of pants, your status as a body misfit begins to haunt your confidence for a long time to come.
But when I see photos like this, I feel strangely jubilant because this is a step towards a more general acceptance of curvy bodies. It's a refreshing change to know that you can be just as stunning with thick thighs and a big butt.That ultimately, it's not about what you have or lack - rather, it's about how you pull everything together and present yourself confidently.
I am far from embracing my flabs just as they are, but I have come to realize that if I wear certain things right, I would look presentable and nice too. I know this sounds superficial, but I doubt anyone out there has never thought about what they wear or how they would like to present themselves to others. In the long run, it IS going to be your personality that shines through, but who doesn't want the short term perks? That'd be great too.
2 whispers:
i'd like to high five you on this post. you've put all of my thoughts into words. dressing up in a proper manner in such that you dont look like a lump of lard is very important. and i have also come to accept that some of the recent trends are perhaps not for me. jeggings for eg, look terribly on a curvy body like mine. its made for the skinny long legged people. and even though i have embraced the fact that society is shallow etc, it has not made me less picky or more content with my body. the irks still remain.
Yeah I know what you mean. I know the society is just being extremely shallow, especially when it comes to perceiving women. But I cannot use this as an adequate reason to not try to conform to those expectations when it comes to my own appearance. It's a terrible thing, and some would even say I have no backbone, but I can't get over it and I don't think I ever will :(
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