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Tim Gunn: “Have you shopped retail for size 14-plus clothing? It’s a horribly insulting and demoralizing experience”

On how fashion doesn’t love plus-sized women: “I love the American fashion industry, but it has a lot of problems, and one of them is the baffling way it has turned its back on plus-size women. It’s a puzzling conundrum. The average American woman now wears between a size 16 and a size 18, according to new research from Washington State University. There are 100 million plus-size women in America, and, for the past three years, they have increased their spending on clothes faster than their straight-size counterparts. There is money to be made here ($20.4 billion, up 17 percent from 2013). But many designers — dripping with disdain, lacking imagination or simply too cowardly to take a risk — still refuse to make clothes for them.” On what designers think: “I’ve spoken to many designers and merchandisers about this. The overwhelming response is, “I’m not interested in her.” Why? “I don’t want her wearing my clothes.” Why? “She won’t look the way that I want her to look.” They say the plus-size woman is complicated, different and difficult, that no two size 16s are alike. Some haven’t bothered to hide their contempt. “No one wants to see curvy women” on the runway, Karl Lagerfeld, head designer of Chanel, said in 2009. Plenty of mass retailers are no more enlightened: Under the tenure of chief executive Mike Jeffries, Abercrombie & Fitch sold nothing larger than a size 10, with Jeffries explaining that “we go after the attractive, all-American kid. This a design failure and not a customer issue. There is no reason larger women can’t look just as fabulous as all other women. The key is the harmonious balance of silhouette, proportion and fit, regardless of size or shape. Designs need to be reconceived, not just sized up; it’s a matter of adjusting proportions. The textile changes, every seam changes. Done right, our clothing can create an optical illusion that helps us look taller and slimmer. Done wrong, and we look worse than if we were naked.” On the fact that it is depressing to shop while plus-sized: “Have you shopped retail for size 14-plus clothing? Based on my experience shopping with plus-size women, it’s a horribly insulting and demoralizing experience. Half the items make the body look larger, with features like ruching, box pleats and shoulder pads. Pastels and large-scale prints and crazy pattern-mixing abound, all guaranteed to make you look infantile or like a float in a parade. Adding to this travesty is a major department-store chain that makes you walk under a marquee that reads “WOMAN.” What does that even imply? That a “woman” is anyone larger than a 12, and everyone else is a girl? It’s mind-boggling.” On how plus-size collections are all dated: “Despite the huge financial potential of this market, many designers don’t want to address it. It’s not in their vocabulary. Today’s designers operate within paradigms that were established decades ago, including anachronistic sizing. (Consider the fashion show: It hasn’t changed in more than a century.) But this is now the shape of women in this nation, and designers need to wrap their minds around it. I profoundly believe that women of every size can look good. But they must be given choices. Separates — tops, bottoms — rather than single items like dresses or jumpsuits always work best for the purpose of fit. Larger women look great in clothes skimming the body, rather than hugging or cascading. There’s an art to doing this. Designers, make it work.” … says Tim. Incoming search terms:Plus Size Clothing, Tim Gunn © Versus for Skinny VS Curvy, 2016. | Permalink | 21 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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Ariel Winter’s Little Black Outfit

Ariel Winter opted for another sexy outfit in black as she attended the Audi Celebrates The 68th Emmys at Catch LA  in West Hollywood the other day. Love the look? See more next! (…)Read the rest of Ariel Winter’s Little Black Outfit (1 words) © Versus for Skinny VS Curvy, 2016. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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Gigi Hadid Talks Diet and Workouts in Harper’s Bazaar

On her daily morning routine: “I live near the Smile, and I love their scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast. I drink orange juice and coffee always. At home I love scrambled eggs and toast; it’s just an easy go-to. My boyfriend, being British, got me into breakfast beans, so that’s what I’ve been eating lately. Then I’ll go to Twitter for news. It’s so easy—you just enter a keyword and it’s done.” On how she maintains her figure: “I rode horses and played volleyball back home, so when I came to New York, it was really hard for me to just go to the gym. I need to have a sport and wake up and want to get better at something and boxing does that for me… My personal motto is “Eat clean to stay fit, have a burger to stay sane,” so if I’m in the mood, I’ll go to JG Melon in the West Village.” … says Gigi. See the cover next! (…)Read the rest of Gigi Hadid Talks Diet and Workouts in Harper’s Bazaar (1 words) © Versus for Skinny VS Curvy, 2016. | Permalink | One comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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Jessica Alba Does Shape

On the worst part of working out: “I don’t like the smell of scalp sweat. Ugh!” On skipping workouts: “If I work out four times, I consider it a successful week. But it’s typically more like two to three days a week because that’s what I have time for. I take Spin or hot yoga classes in the morning, and I sacrifice sleep to fit them in. For me, the benefits of exercise are more mental than physical. Working out takes away that little edge so that I feel happier and more productive and my brain can get kick-started.” On the right food: “With exercise, I get a little more toned and I definitely feel stronger, but my diet is much more important if I’m trying to slim down. In that case, I usually don’t eat gluten, dairy, fried foods or processed foods. I try to stick to a diet that’s low in sugar and carbs and high in lean protein and vegetables.” On her indulgences: “I’m not big on carbs, but…some of my Honest colleagues and I just ate like a gallon of popcorn! Also, while I don’t usually have dessert, I do really like strawberry shortcake. I mean I really, really like it.” … says Jessica. (…)Read the rest of Jessica Alba Does Shape (0 words) © Versus for Skinny VS Curvy, 2016. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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Gigi Hadid’s Latest Looks

Visibly slimmer Gigi Hadid was spotted on different occasions this week, rocking everything from plunging necklines to glittery dresses and navy overalls. Which outfit do you like best on this young supermodel? Check out more on the next page! (…)Read the rest of Gigi Hadid’s Latest Looks (2 words) © Versus for Skinny VS Curvy, 2016. | Permalink | 3 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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Celebs and Outfits at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards

The 2016 Creative Arts Emmy Awards took place at the Microsoft Theater this weekend in Los Angeles and we’ve got collected small batch of dolled up stars who hit the red carpet while flirting with the cameras – check out slender in metallics Heidi and Vanessa, Julianne’s lace bridal-like look and sleek in black Katharine. © Versus for Skinny VS Curvy, 2016. | Permalink | 3 comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: awards, emmy, gallery, outfits