Non-standard size (but not petite in height either) model, Crystal Renn
I read another body image related post in a blog I follow, so I felt like I should write a post here about it. I don't know about you, but I'm sick and tired of all those body image activists who claim that they want diversity, but in reality, only want to see more size 12 or so models in magazines and on the runway. Yes, that may be adding to the body types when it comes to what's pretty/beautiful, but it is not diverse. If you're only going to have Crystal Renn (above) on the runway with a sea of 5'11" size 0 models, it's called tokenism. In order to be diverse, you have to have a lot of different types. Unfortunately, short women, or even average heighted women don't factor in to most body diversity activists' interests. To them, it's all about the dress size, and one that is larger than, say, a US size 4 (UK 8).
I realize that I see a lot of people my size in magazines, but the people in magazines aren't usually in FASHION SPREADS. I see people my size in magazines like In Touch or US Weekly because people my size in the public eye are musicians or actresses. Sure, they get to be in fashion and lifestyle magazines too, but they're not usually doing fashion. They're cover girls with an interview inside. Once in a while, you'll see them at some sort of charity fashion show. That's pretty much it. Size diversity should encompass every size, height and frame included.
/rant
(Look for another body image/specialty size related post coming soon. It will be on both this site and DelectablyChic!. I just need to gather more information on exclusively specialty size designers and what people think of them!)
