The 25-year-frail who forced Topshop into a U-turn over its exhaust of ultra tall and skinny mannequins says the battle is not finishedMany women close to me have similar views; we all score frustrated with how we are portrayed. Some close to me have suffered severely with self-acceptance and body image. This post was for them,to unite us and to remind any who read it that, if they felt the same, and they weren’t alone.
What concerns me most about the feedback and comments are the statements from females and parents of young girls. Some claim to dislike themselves because of the pressure they are under from society,to showcase a body shape and style promoted by the fashion industry.
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Source: theguardian.com