Swedish Mannequins Now In Normal Sizes!
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I am feeling very right angled today. Thank god I'm normal.0
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I never realized that as a size 4 I wasn't considered "normal".
Yeah...no kidding..I range between a 2 and a 4 and consider myself pretty healthy and non "abnormal"
I suppose normal is individual, you guys look amazing!
For me before I gained weight, normal was a size 10 (UK) when I did get down to a UK 8 border 6 I looked ill. So for me about size 10 is what I view as normal. perhaps Mannequins should alter depending who views the store
do you think they can do that yet??
Lol, as soon as I read the title I knew the skinny's would be all over this one demanding to know what normal is. I understand what you mean OP. It's fine to have the run of the mill size 2 and 4 mannequins but it's refreshing to see other sizes besides the typical mannequins you see. Like a size 8 or even dare I say, a 10.
Skinny's, like being fit is bad. On a fitness website. lol
Skinny doesn't necessarily mean fit. Anymore than overweight means not fit.
Her response was to fit people commenting.0 -
Its nice to know I hover somewhere in the middle of "mannequin size" and "average size" LOL :laugh:
I really do like seeing something a bit softer/realistic in stores... its nice to know that when my size is missing from the racks I can check the mannequin to see if I can steal hers! - That would NEVER be possible with a normal tiny mannequin.
Plus its a positive step for many women's self image.
You should always check anyway. When I worked at the Gap if we didn't have a S or XS for the mannequin, I'd grab whatever size we had and use clips to make it fit.
I just recently read somewhere that H&M is going to US size 6-8 (if I recall right). And a few years ago I remember a store tried to do more "average" mannequins. I don't recall where though. I am all for having different sized mannequins. I think sometimes people are afraid (for lack of a better word) to try something because they see it on a small mannequin and think "I'd never look good in that" but you never know. I try on anything I like. If it works, great. If not, oh well.
I would like to see different sized mannequins... mostly because I have an unrealistic view of my body... I know what size I wear, I know I'm overweight... but when I see a cute outfit on a tall "skinny" mannequin, I assume it's going to look just as gorgeous on me... now, they need mannequins for us shorties...
And that's exactly why they use skinny ones, becasue it's all about show.
Oh I get that... really I do... it's like using photoshop to make a models eyelashes look thick and long... it's just frustrating... particularly when you are not just overweight... but short too. Oh well, one thing I can do something about... the other not so much.0 -
Define normal.nor·mal [nawr-muhl]
adjective
1.
conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
2.
serving to establish a standard.
3.
Psychology .
a.
approximately average in any psychological trait, as intelligence, personality, or emotional adjustment.
b.
free from any mental disorder; sane.
4.
Biology, Medicine/Medical .
a.
free from any infection or other form of disease or malformation, or from experimental therapy or manipulation.
b.
of natural occurrence.
5.
Mathematics .
a.
being at right angles, as a line; perpendicular.
b.
of the nature of or pertaining to a mathematical normal.
c.
(of an orthogonal system of real functions) defined so that the integral of the square of the absolute value of any function is 1.
d.
(of a topological space) having the property that corresponding to every pair of disjoint closed sets are two disjoint open sets, each containing one of the closed sets.
e.
(of a subgroup) having the property that the same set of elements results when all the elements of the subgroup are operated on consistently on the left and consistently on the right by any element of the group; invariant.
I was being facetious... :indifferent: the point is, normal is not the same as average..
Well, if you want to get down to the nitty gritty.
Normalcy comes from what is considered, well, normal. The overall look of things, what feels like it is most common. And what is average? Average is what is the median of everything. Average is the in between of everything, which is generally considered normal as well.
And I am taking things too seriously, by picking on the word normal? :laugh:0 -
I think it proves that "sizes" are rather arbitrary. someone posted about being a "size 4" and not being considered "normal" except that number is completely determined by a vanity marketing team.
today's "size 4" is more like a classic size 8 or 10, even. so "normal" doesn't really apply to anyone because everything is shifting, always.
But the "normal" size the OP was referring to of the mannequin is NOT a classic 8 or 10, it is a modern day 8 or 10. So in comparison to these "normal" size mannequins, I AM smaller. I just think the word normal isn't the best word choice.
Ok, so she chose a poor choice of words, moving on.....
I didn't see any body shaming or anything negative about smaller sized people. It is nice that stores are willing to use more than one size of healthy. Rather than displaying that all women are the size of the average mannequin, which obviously, we are not..0 -
I just told my boyfriend about this, his response? "Why don't you guys just try the *kitten* on" Lol, a mans perspective.
Because then what would everyone have to get up in arms about over the internet?
Seeing as the "average" mannequin doesn't even HAVE arms... I find this comment offensive
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I never realized that as a size 4 I wasn't considered "normal".
Yeah...no kidding..I range between a 2 and a 4 and consider myself pretty healthy and non "abnormal"
I suppose normal is individual, you guys look amazing!
For me before I gained weight, normal was a size 10 (UK) when I did get down to a UK 8 border 6 I looked ill. So for me about size 10 is what I view as normal. perhaps Mannequins should alter depending who views the store do you think they can do that yet??
Lol, as soon as I read the title I knew the skinny's would be all over this one demanding to know what normal is. I understand what you mean OP. It's fine to have the run of the mill size 2 and 4 mannequins but it's refreshing to see other sizes besides the typical mannequins you see. Like a size 8 or even dare I say, a 10.
Skinny's, like being fit is bad. On a fitness website. lol
Skinny doesn't necessarily mean fit. Anymore than overweight means not fit.
Her response was to fit people commenting.
psha, there ain't no stinkin' fit people here! This here's a datin' site, ya know? :laugh:0 -
I never realized that as a size 4 I wasn't considered "normal".
Yeah...no kidding..I range between a 2 and a 4 and consider myself pretty healthy and non "abnormal"
I suppose normal is individual, you guys look amazing!
For me before I gained weight, normal was a size 10 (UK) when I did get down to a UK 8 border 6 I looked ill. So for me about size 10 is what I view as normal. perhaps Mannequins should alter depending who views the store do you think they can do that yet??
Lol, as soon as I read the title I knew the skinny's would be all over this one demanding to know what normal is. I understand what you mean OP. It's fine to have the run of the mill size 2 and 4 mannequins but it's refreshing to see other sizes besides the typical mannequins you see. Like a size 8 or even dare I say, a 10.
Skinny's, like being fit is bad. On a fitness website. lol
Skinny doesn't necessarily mean fit. Anymore than overweight means not fit.
Her response was to fit people commenting.
psha, there ain't no stinkin' fit people here! This here's a datin' site, ya know? :laugh:
How YOU doin?0 -
I'm not sure if going by "average size" is good. Because I mean, the average size can be big still. Seems like making an average size can promote thinking it's ok to not want to get into better shape.
I mean, unrealistically small isn't good, obviously. But average when the average is already large isn't good.
Yeah, God forbid we want women to be as large as these 'average" mannequins... :noway:0 -
There is a reason runway models are super thin, and it's because clothing looks better on thinner bodies.
I'm sure opinions on this will vary wildly and to state this is fact is insane.
Generally speaking, clothes do look better on skinnier models. It's a fact. Sure, some people like bigger women, but on AVERAGE, skinnier looks better, because thats' what the clothes are generally made for.
And this whole thing is about averages right?
no no, normal, not average.
Silly me. You're looking pretty abnormal today. You feeling alright?
you will soon find out I'm normally abnormal, lol. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0 -
I'm not sure if going by "average size" is good. Because I mean, the average size can be big still. Seems like making an average size can promote thinking it's ok to not want to get into better shape.
I mean, unrealistically small isn't good, obviously. But average when the average is already large isn't good.
Yeah, God forbid we want women to be as large as these 'average" mannequins... :noway:
I know, how gross. She doesn't even have a thigh gap ffs.0 -
I just threw up all over my computer.0
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Lets take a moment to give our sympathy to the size 4 girl who you referred to as "not normal".
Now that thats done, I agree totally with you. It's nice to see that store mannequins are finally going to be realistic. Now if stores would stop overstocking sizes 0-4 and actually stock sizes for women who actually eat.
BTW, if I ever get to be a size four, you can call me any damn thing you want and I won't be offended!0 -
So people that are smaller don't eat? Good to know!0
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Lets take a moment to give our sympathy to the size 4 girl who you referred to as "not normal".
Now that thats done, I agree totally with you. It's nice to see that store mannequins are finally going to be realistic. Now if stores would stop overstocking sizes 0-4 and actually stock sizes for women who actually eat.
BTW, if I ever get to be a size four, you can call me any damn thing you want and I won't be offended!
Hmm, I think I've had the reverse problem, trying to find clothes in the store that actually fit me, because they don't stock very many of the 0 - 2's. Oh, and I eat. And eat. And eat. Being those sizes doesn't mean we don't eat, it just means we watch what it is we do eat. :flowerforyou:
ETA: moderation on occasion works for me.0 -
Lets take a moment to give our sympathy to the size 4 girl who you referred to as "not normal".
Now that thats done, I agree totally with you. It's nice to see that store mannequins are finally going to be realistic. Now if stores would stop overstocking sizes 0-4 and actually stock sizes for women who actually eat.
BTW, if I ever get to be a size four, you can call me any damn thing you want and I won't be offended!
You may think that now, but when you get there you'll find that you don't suddenly develop unshakeable self confidence and sky high self esteem. You'll find that you are still human, and still have your insecurities, and it still hurts when people say bad things about your body.
So I think it would be wise not to start body shaming on anyone. Very few people have unshakeable self esteem, and even those that do it doesn't give anyone the right to insult them or say what they like about them.0 -
Lets take a moment to give our sympathy to the size 4 girl who you referred to as "not normal".
Now that thats done, I agree totally with you. It's nice to see that store mannequins are finally going to be realistic. Now if stores would stop overstocking sizes 0-4 and actually stock sizes for women who actually eat.
BTW, if I ever get to be a size four, you can call me any damn thing you want and I won't be offended!
You may think that now, but when you get there you'll find that you don't suddenly develop unshakeable self confidence and sky high self esteem. You'll find that you are still human, and still have your insecurities, and it still hurts when people say bad things about your body.
So I think it would be wise not to start body shaming on anyone. Very few people have unshakeable self esteem, and even those that do it doesn't give anyone the right to insult them or say what they like about them.
http://thisisthinprivilege.tumblr.com/0 -
I'm not sure if going by "average size" is good. Because I mean, the average size can be big still. Seems like making an average size can promote thinking it's ok to not want to get into better shape.
I mean, unrealistically small isn't good, obviously. But average when the average is already large isn't good.
Yeah, God forbid we want women to be as large as these 'average" mannequins... :noway:
I know, how gross. She doesn't even have a thigh gap ffs.
Actually, she does, which just adds to the unrealistic-ness of this "normal" mannequin.0 -
My outlook on humanity, just became considerably more grim...0 -
My outlook on humanity, just became considerably more grim...
Why do you hate fat people?0 -
My outlook on humanity, just became considerably more grim...
Why do you hate fat people?
I think that blog hates fat people, thin people and pregnant Sims.0 -
there is no such thing as a normal size....
that is all0 -
....... nevermind...0
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I don't care much about the size of the mannequins.. I just wish they would stop putting ridiculous nips on all of them.0
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Haha everything has to be about equality in Sweden nowadays.0
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i think i never let a piece of plastic tell me how i was supposed to look.
i also get a bit furious at the idea that any specific thing is a normal size or a real woman. last a checked there wasn't really a normal and mass had a lot less to do with being a real woman than matching chromosomes.0 -
whether or not "normal" size is "good"....
since mannequins are meant to show WHAT CLOTHING WILL LOOK LIKE ON A HUMAN BODY, shouldn't the mannequins therefore LOOK LIKE AN AVERAGE HUMAN BODY? whether we have gotten too big or not, what's the point in seeing something on a mannequin that looks nothing like us?
and since when is being a size 8 or 10 "dangerous" or "obese"....god...the mannequins are not even "fat", they are just not emaciated....
run for the hills!!! a size 10 mannequin!!!! women everywhere will start eating entire sticks of butter for breakfast!!!!! the mannequins!!! good god!!!!!
Friend request sent. I like your humor!0 -
I don't consider those mannequins to be 'normal' sized because what the heck even is normal? Those mannequins are fantastic, yes, because they are larger than the average ones used in shops and we need to see diversity, but the concept of burning all small size mannequins and replacing them with plus sizes is just ridiculous, because a size 6 is natural to some people. Everyone has a different frame, everyone has their own build and carries their weight however nature intended them to.
I would love to see mannequins size 12 and over commonplace in Britain, but so long as they are alongside their 'skinny' counterparts. People say that the skinny mannequins are promoting a thin ideal, which yes, I see why they think that, and the fashion industry can hardly say they don't favour bones over boobs. But what we need is DIVERSITY. Not just plus size mannequins or just skinny mannequins. We need them in every shape and size because the body is beautiful, diversity is beautiful, and there is no such thing as perfect, but accepting yourself is pretty damn close to perfect.
I'm a plus size model. I'm a UK size 12 (US 8) and have always been this size, except for a time when I went up to a 14. Whether I was 10 stone or 12 stone I've been the same dress size, that's just my shape. That's my normal. Now, I have a fellow model friend who is just one inch shorter than me and a size 6, and has always been that tiny, even after having a child. There is no normal size for everyone.0 -
Mavd hope I didn't offend you,
I didn't mean to, I am not sure what a size 4 is in the UK? smallest size I have seen here is 8 :ohwell:
I am in two minds, not sure I like the new but I definitely don't like the current ones.
UK size 8 is the same as US size 0. 0 -
I want to know where I can buy some! I run a business making jewelry and costumes and I recently invested in a set of 12 hanging mannequins that I use at shows to display my product. I am amazed by how many comments I get from people about "Oh I'd wear that in a minute if my tummy looked like that! or "If only I had that figure!" The mannequins I have are too small for a size 1 (US) and everything has to be pinned in the back to keep if from just falling off. Granted these mannequins are half a mannequin, so there is no backside to them, but they are the same displays that I am sure anyone who has gone clothes shopping would recognize. I would love to carry a variety of mannequins, each representing a different body shape and size, but economically that just isn't feasible for me as someone who would buy them or for any company that would be making them. I feel like this lack of diversity is one of the prices we pay for the convenience of having mass produced products made easily and affordable available to us. They (the companies) get to tell us what is considered normal or average because that is what they are selling the most of.0
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