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All entries tagged with curvySkinny Models Are a Turn-Off to Consumers
Research from the University of Queensland shows that ads featuring average-sized models are every bit as effective at selling as those with thin models.
Also "women who saw the size 14 models felt significantly better about their own bodies in comparison to those who saw the thinner models."
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20 Comments · December 01, 2008
Celebrating Women With Curves: A Historical Perspective
If you're sick of seeing size 0 models plastered on magazines, or hearing "thin" used as a synonym for "pretty", take heart! It's only in relatively recent times that the cult of skinny has taken hold - for centuries, women with a much healthier, plumper figure have been considered more attractive.
The historical evidence for this is well documented, but I wanted to choose a few quotes from pieces of literature (which are a good reflection of the social conditions during which they're written) to show the sort of women who were considered attractive.
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26 Comments · October 20, 2008
