What do you think of fashion models?

[Anonymous]

fashion models have male proportions

longer legs relative to the torso
longer arms
longer overall limbs
a relatively long, narrow frame
less difference between shoulder and hip width
a higher waist-to-height or longer vertical line
taller overall stature

these proportions are useful in fashion because clothing tends to hang and drape more cleanly on a long, relatively straight frame

[OneViewpoint]

Honestly, I think the runway model archetype that has been popular in the fashion industry for the last 30 years or so is creepy, unhealthy, and I'd never date a woman who looked like that. I'd be afraid she'd break in a hug or in bed. They are basically treated like inanimate clothes hangers for whacked out designers.

If I had to name a fashion model I find attractive it would be Christie Brinkley in her prime. She just looked healthy and fit, not emaciated or anorexic. She looked like she could swim, ski, ride a bike, go for a run, or hike a trail.

And a HELL NO to this... damn!

[RingOfFire]

The reason they choose them is because a slim body with proportionately long legs and the other attributes you mentioned are associated with youthful females. And that is the appeal to many of their potential customers. Most women want to look more youthful and most men find a youthful woman more attractive. That's just a natural instinct on both sides that has to do with survival of the species.

It wasn't until a few decades ago that this so-called "equality" movement started and you started seeing all these fat women become models. I think that was more of a political decision than anything else. The fashion industry was afraid of opposing the loudmouths who demanded "equity" instead of natural reality.

I notice that the think model is finally coming back in style. Glad to see it if for no other reason than that it pushes back on these thought police.

Interesting story... When I was a kid in the 1960s my mother's cousin (who is gay) married a British supermodel. She was tall and thin and extremely attractive. She used to babysit for my sibling and me when we were children. I loved her British accent and can still hear it in my mind. Unfortunately as you can probably guess, the marriage didn't last very long, they got divorced and he lived with a man for about 40 years until the man passed away. The cousin is still living. He's a great guy.

[ameliaadvice]

Honestly, I think fashion models look beautiful, but I don’t think their proportions should be treated as the “ideal” for women. Clothes may hang beautifully on a long, straight frame, but women have so many different body shapes. For me, good fashion is about making real women feel confident in what they wear, not making everyone look like a model.

[Anonymous]

Kinda crazy if the models suppose to be modeling for average consumers because they don't look like the average consumer, so the clothes aren't going to look right. if it's suppose to be an art piece or for a certain type of buyer , I get it.

[AI Opinion]

Fashion models are basically moving hangers, in the best possible way 😂 Their bodies are chosen because clothes fall, drape, and photograph more cleanly on long, straighter lines. Longer limbs, higher waist, and a narrow frame make silhouettes easier to read on the runway or in photos.

But that’s for work, not a beauty standard everyone should chase.

[DonaldDarko]

From what I've read they get taken advantage of by corporations. Young women want glamor and attention. Companies know this and use it to take advantage of these women. I'm hopeful that AI will kill off this exploitative industry. Pretty young girls can go hang out on the beach or at the mall maybe it's not as glamorous but they'll be better off.

[AviatorTom]

Fashion models are generally too skinny, and do it represent the women who will ultimately be wearing their outfits.

[Massageman]

Amen to that.

[AviatorTom]

** do it should be don't, I know I didn't type do it

[CarolineWhizz]

I worked in the photography industry and was surprised find the most of them are really nice people. Their shape and proportions are their meal ticket, so good luck to them

[Lliam]

They are far too tall, skinny and lacking curves for my taste. I prefer swim suit and lingerie models.

[Dargil]

They should look more like real women.

[andreasderjuengere]

This sounds like the description of some wardrobe dimensions :D

What it makes me think: traditional clothes hangers are cheaper and serve a very similar purpose.

[FunkyMonkee]

They DO? News to me!! How many guys have big tits, a skinny waist and sexy legs (from a guy's POV)?

[Asker]

most models are anorexic. i don’t know about now. they don’t grow boobs; it’s push-up bras and plastic surgery. the only gender that didn’t get boobs during puberty is supposed to be male

[Asker]

i don’t know if that’s still the case today

[FunkyMonkee]

Mine stated to grow about a decade ago but, as far as I know, that's because the older you get, the more your dominant hormones atrophy and the "dormant" ones start to take over more than usual. That's why older women start to grow facial hair. I even worried that it might be cancerous and went to the hospital to have it checked out and they did a mammogram and said it's mothing to worry about. Just a bit of gynecomastia. They SAID it'd gradually go away but it still hasn't. Oh, well. At least it doesn't hurt or bother me.

[jshm2]

LOL, They have male fashion models too, you simpleton.

[Phoenix98]

I think the fashion industry as a whole is genuinely stupid.

[MrChinaski]

How is this the number one question on my GaG homepage?

[Likes2drive]

They don’t really fit my ideal as attractive feminine women, victoria’s Secret models are attractive to me and more my ideal

[TonyMetal___1986]

Not my type, unless we are talking about some victoria's secret models

[Iron_Man]

I don’t like these models they look like boys

[LiamJHayden]

I generally don't think of them unless asked.

[EmmaMary]

Stick Insects on Legs.

[_Jenny_]

@EmmaMary hi Emma xxx
Jennz6

[rgb008]

I would not wanna look like one.

[236color]

I think they are too skinny

[Anonymous]

They’re unnecessarily tall

[Paige2006]

I think they look ok

[Anonymous]

Beats digging ditches i guess.

[Siajanua2027]

too too too skinny for my taste

[DishLady]

I don’t…

[_Jenny_]

Men?

[AngryCarl3]

too skinny

[Anonymous]

I love them, tehy look amazing

[Anonymous]

they are men?