What do you guys think about plus size girls - be honest!

[Anonymous]

So I came across this video about plus size models, this little panel discussion show I guess called the young Turks. It was interesting...



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They concluded saying that "normal" women are preferable to extremely thin women or plus size women. I kind of wondered what normal is supposed to mean in a country struggling with obesity and different cultures and races having different ideas of normal beauty but seeing as it was a panel of three white people I have an idea of what normal would look like. I'm half black/halt white and in my mom's family (black) extremely curvy is preferred so its a bit different in every culture. Plus size is more accepted among black people and isn't as good as thick or curvy but I know most guys in my family would probably take a chubby or kind of fat chick over what a lot of white people consider "normal." Just my thought on that.

I'm bisexual and personally I thought all the models were beautiful. I am usually not attracted to girls too much bigger than they are though, but I still think its good to have a market representing bigger women. Far too many girls go to the extreme to be disgustingly skinny. I don't know how normal I am lol but I can relate with not seeing many models representing my shape in the fashion industry. I'm curvy but I am not plus size (well not in a realistic way in the real world but the fashion industry might consider me plus size for my shape) and most of the girls shaped like me are in men's magazines and music videos unfortunately. I love girls of different shapes and sizes including some plus size girls. I'm not usually into many bone skinny girls unless you look like Shane from the L word or something (hot!).

What do you guys think? Are you into plus size girls or not and what does "normal" weight or shape mean to you?

[yengesi]

"What do you guys think? Are you into plus size girls or not and what does "normal" weight or shape mean to you?"

There is no "right" build to be beautiful and there is no "normal" weight or shape. There are women who are beautiful and know it and show it, and there are women who are beautiful but don't know it and show it. If a woman isn't beautiful to men, it's not because her beauty is missing, it's because she either doesn't see it or doesn't share it, or both.

I'm a fine art nude photographer. I'm hanging a gallery show next month that includes work done with seven different models. One of them is 19 years old, 5'4" and 235 pounds. One is 62 years old, 5'10", and 110 pounds. One is 23 years old, 5'8", 130 pounds, and a 'perfect' 34-24-34 figure. One is 29 years old, 5'6 and 170 pounds with tiny breasts that won't fill an a-cup and 43" hips with thighs to match. What they all have in common is that they're comfortable in their own skin and they love their own bodies, and that makes them beautiful women. They all turn heads when they go out in public, not because they look like barbie dolls or swimsuit models, but because they know they're beautiful and let it show.

[ErikM]

I think a lot of so called "plus size" women are actually normal sized women. The models you typically see are starving themselves on nonsensical temporary diets, and perhaps some of them smoke or do drugs just to stay thin. To me, personally, very thin women aren't attractive because they don't look feminine. They lack curves, and I love curves. I think most men do. As long as you look healthy (no anorexia or morbid obesity) you're fine. A girl needs some skin on her bones. Nice, full thighs, a nice juicy butt, nice breasts, no visible ribs or a "hollowed out" face. If you look like your body can support the weight of your head, you know you're doing something right.

[ambermc2010]

There really isn't a "normal" weight or shape. It depends on the person and how confident they are with themselves. I honestly think that every person no matter shape or size should love themselves because everyone is made differently, if we were all skinny and looked alike then this world would be boring lol. I just hate how the media has corrupted girls minds to make them think they have to be a certain way for people to like them. I think if you love yourself and how you look then f*** what other people think because there are billions of people in this world and only one of you. Sorry if it got off topic but I had to get that off my chest lol.

[Anonymous]

As a plus size girl, I can say honestly that guys really don't like plus size girls. They might TOLERATE them, but if most guys had a magic wand we'd all be thin and look like models. Maybe not all girls would be skinny but there would definitely be no fat chicks.

There is a difference between normal sized girls and plus sized girls. Plus size and curvy isn't the same thing either. I think most white and Asian men prefer skinny women and normal sized women, most black and Hispanic men like curvy women. No men like fat women though unless the fat girl has something to make up for it.

[ambermc2010]

I think you are very shallow when it comes to this kind of thing. If there was magic wand we would not all be skinny And look like models. There are a lot of guys that prefer to date larger girls even white and asian guys. I know plenty of bigger girls that are more physically attractive than "skinny or normal sized" girls. Not saying They wasn't pretty because everyone is pretty in there on way but still. But if you honestly think like this then you must be a really twisted person.

[Opinion Owner]

Sorry but as someone who has worn a size 6, hit my highest weight of 240 and is now back down to 207, I think I can speak with knowledge on this subject. I know what I'm talking about! I don't believe in giving someone mouth candy answers that sound good. The fact that she even had to ask this question is saying that there is obviously an issue with men being attracted to big girls. "Everyone is pretty in their own way" is something ugly people say. Most men do not agree with that.

[Asker]

The Answerer sounds kind of ignorant. I'm far from ugly and I do believe everyone is beautiful in their own way. Doesn't mean I'm attracted to everyone but beauty is more than skin deep. You just see things on the surface which is fine that's your deal. I thought I made it clear that it was a cultural thing. With a huge portion of the county being obese though, I don't really buy that there's a problem with men finding bigger girls attractive. I have big friends who are stunning and guys like them

[ambermc2010]

Well if you have "knowledge" about this subject then you would know that what you said isn't true. Its not about how much you weigh its about how you carry yourself. If you have confidence, wear nice clothes, have a good personality then you will have no problem getting guys. I myself was overweight all my life so I think I have knowledge about this as well. My highest was 238 and now I'm back down to 191, never did I have any trouble finding guys or have my friends.

[ambermc2010]

"Everyone is pretty in their own way" is not something ugly people say. I say it because I believe it. I think people that can't see the best in others has self-esteem issues with themselves. Maybe that's why I believe that everyone IS beautiful in their own way.

[Opinion Owner]

Okay lets get some guy answers and see what they say. you guys are giving feel good girl power answers instead of the truth. I didn't say that guys hate plus sized girls, they just TOLERATE them. As in, if you have something to make up for being big then he won't mind you being fat but of course 99% of men would prefer that a girl was at least in shape. Why do you hear guys saying they don't like fat chicks? How come plus sized women are not in major magazines? girls men consider hot are never the fat 1s

[ambermc2010]

You have some serious issues lol

[peace-love-couture]

Normal:Healthy,toned,in shape,healthy BMI.Curves are good,a little a**,a little boobs,they give the body shape.

I have heard a few guys say anorexic is sexy(very few on the internet,MAYBE they were trolling),but I have heard such.

There are chubby chasers out there,but I do not find anything appealing about overweight,chubby,stick thin,or ED body types.

[clovisx]

The link is dead, so I can't see the video. I would say that I find some women who are larger attractive but I am mostly attracted to skinny (not scrawny) girls who still have curves. I think normal would cover 5' 6" - 5' 10" 110 - 150 lbs. I wouldn't find a 5'6" 150 or a 5'10" 110 woman attractive but in the middle there could be some really attractive people.

[tiamatx]

I prefer rather curvy, second place is average build and thin. But not obese/fat or anorectic.

Also curvy/average/thin might be two types: sporty or sedentary, obvious choice is a girls who likes to move (absolutely no need to be any kind of pro athlete or sport-obsessed though).

Don't get obsessed about weight only - muscles are heavier than fat, just google the before-after pics with the same weight. Your stamina and a mirror are the best indicators.

Obese/fat is unhealthy, just like anorectic - just in case someone didn't know ;)

[Stranger1996]

I think they're sexy and I want one as my girlfriend/wife. They provide better visuals, softer hugs, and more comfortable sex.

[dvdkn7]

Im attracted to a woman who can take care of herself and be HEALTHY, so if your fat I'd love it if you could work it off both for your own good and mine.

someone whos overweight and just says "oh its normal, people like plus sized" is lying to themselves nad being lazy. I work out to stay in shape, and she can too.

[Michael1985smith]

I think chubbier bigger girls are beautiful