The word "curvy" as a synonym for overweight
smartandtrim
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I see it again and again shopping for clothing, or discussing things on message boards. I'm constantly told that at 129lbs and 5'3, I cannot have curves. But I do, and I'm quite proud of them! When did the word curvy become a word for overweight?
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Mmmm. I want popcorn.
Thin women can be curvy. Overweight women can be curvy. Women can be NOT curvy and that doesn't mean they are unattractive.
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....I'm about to get flamed, aren't I?
Pretty much, yeah. :happy:0 -
Mmmm. I want popcorn.
Thin women can be curvy. Overweight women can be curvy. Women can be NOT curvy and that doesn't mean they are unattractive.
The End.
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....I'm about to get flamed, aren't I?
It's a hot topic, so just be prepared for it.
I don't disagree with you though. Just FYI. I don't like misuse of the word "curvy" either.0 -
Mmmm. I want popcorn.
Thin women can be curvy. Overweight women can be curvy. Women can be NOT curvy and that doesn't mean they are unattractive.
The End.
/endthread
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Stop worrying about what others think.0
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Mmmm. I want popcorn.
Thin women can be curvy. Overweight women can be curvy. Women can be NOT curvy and that doesn't mean they are unattractive.
The End.
/endthread
win
*taking bow* ... however, it just occurred to me that it was really unnecessary to write "end" what with the backslash and all ... I'm a terrible coder, really.
Lady Homebrewer - 3yrs
MFP Smarty-pants and sometimes food logger
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It has nothing to do with what others think, it has to do with "curvy" jeans (which, in a small size would fit quite nicely) not being made for anyone smaller than a 10, and me being unable to use the one word that actually describes my build.0
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Lol at the end of the thread, the advertisement was for Curves fitness center. Coincidence?0
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....I'm about to get flamed, aren't I?
yeah pretty much...
but I think since you are fairly new and have a low post count you should be excused.
(means you haven't been on the forums long enough/often enough to notice this same exact thread has been posted once a day (or more) for the last year)
I too think "curvy" has been used as a synonym for "fat" too often.
Skinny people can be curvy, muscular people can be curvy, and fat people can be curvy. If your hip bones and/or bustline are a lot larger than your waistline, you are curvy...period. Has nothing to do with if you are a size 2 and curvy or a size 18 curvy.
AND, some women (like me) will NEVER EVER be curvy because we have no boobs, no *kitten*, and very narrow hips, so even if I gained 100 pounds I wouldn't be "CURVY", I would just be fat.0 -
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It has nothing to do with what others think, it has to do with "curvy" jeans (which, in a small size would fit quite nicely) not being made for anyone smaller than a 10, and me being unable to use the one word that actually describes my build.
Go to Target. They have this new fit system. I think it's Fit 4 that is made for women with big hips and small waists. I have a 28" waist and 40" hips.
Also, Kohl's Sonoma "classic" fit for big hips.0 -
Even though it's usually reserved for the apples and pears among us, bone structure wise, all women are curvy.
I would think that being told you're not a "real woman" would be more offensive than being told you can't be curvy. But that's just me...0 -
It has nothing to do with what others think, it has to do with "curvy" jeans (which, in a small size would fit quite nicely) not being made for anyone smaller than a 10, and me being unable to use the one word that actually describes my build.
Where are you finding 'curvy' cut jeans that don't come any smaller than a size 10? Last I looked The Gap and Target (through their Denizen brand) both make jeans 0-24 in a cut that is fit to a curvy shape (meaning your hips are considerably larger than your waist).0 -
It has nothing to do with what others think, it has to do with "curvy" jeans (which, in a small size would fit quite nicely) not being made for anyone smaller than a 10, and me being unable to use the one word that actually describes my build.
I bought curvy jeans in a size 5 at JCPenney. I needed the extra room in the tush.0 -
To me curvy is where you have an hourglass figure so lets say 38-28-39, that's pretty curvy. I'm not overweight and I'm actually curvy for my measurements.0
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a sack of potatoes in curvy
a water ballon is curvy
a panda is curvy
curvy just means the body has round areas hell im curvy,0 -
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I second that sigh.....0 -
I had curves at 115 pounds.
I had curves at 150 pounds.
i currently have curves.
Genetics, baby.
Yea, I usually don't find "curvy" jeans in less than a size 9. My last great pair is now way too big and looks funny, so I donated 'em.0 -
It has nothing to do with what others think, it has to do with "curvy" jeans (which, in a small size would fit quite nicely) not being made for anyone smaller than a 10, and me being unable to use the one word that actually describes my build.
I bought curvy jeans in a size 5 at JCPenney. I needed the extra room in the tush.
I have to buy curvy jeans too - Inc. from Macy's do a great line!!0 -
Girl - where do you get all those popcorn gifs? You are like a popcorn pic hoarder!!0 -
Mmmm. I want popcorn.
Thin women can be curvy. Overweight women can be curvy. Women can be NOT curvy and that doesn't mean they are unattractive.
The End.
/endthread
win
*taking bow* ... however, it just occurred to me that it was really unnecessary to write "end" what with the backslash and all ... I'm a terrible coder, really.
Lady Homebrewer - 3yrs
MFP Smarty-pants and sometimes food logger
Also, boobs.
You know how I know you're right? YOUR AWESOME QUALIFICATIONS0 -
It has nothing to do with what others think, it has to do with "curvy" jeans (which, in a small size would fit quite nicely) not being made for anyone smaller than a 10, and me being unable to use the one word that actually describes my build.
Curves are not based on your weight but rather your shape and measurements. If you have a butt and breasts, you have curves. If your measurements are something like this: 34-26-35, that is curves. A clear definition between top, middle, bottom is curvy. I have been told the same thing, I can't be curvy. But those measurements are mine. And I let those that try to doubt it know it.
As for curvy jeans in a smaller size...The Gap sells them, JCPenny does, and although not curvy fit always, AE jeans are wonderful!0 -
Curvy is awesome!
Oops. 'scuse me. My wife wants a word with me.
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I know my reactions are at times immature, but I giggled out loud at this.0 -
The More weight I lose the more curves I get.0
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Like I've said before, it could be argued, through the dictionary, that many "fat" women are more curvy than "skinny" women. After all, those rolls are curves.
But really, do you really need to care about a word that isn't being used the way you want it used?
Women, of all shapes, sizes, colors, ages...we are all beautiful, and should spend more time seeking to reaffirm that, instead of looking for ways to further divide.0 -
Girl - where do you get all those popcorn gifs? You are like a popcorn pic hoarder!!
I just really love popcorn....
OP: JCPenney carries Levi's curve ID jeans. They are great and come in sizes 0-16.0
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