Who’s the REAL forgotten Woman? “Petite”
There has been a been an outcry in the press recently over the Lane Bryant advertisements, but the real forgotten woman is the petite woman! The actual discrimination happening in the fashion industry is only against using petite models.
Both Victoria’s Secret and Lane Bryant heavily favor tall models. You don’t ever see petite models (fit or full-figured) used in either companies advertisements. The idea that networks are discriminating against full figured women is actually absurd on its face.
FACT: THE GREATEST DISCRIMINATION IN THE MODELING WORLD IS HEIGHT DISCRIMINATION!
Peggy Howell is an advocated for full-figured women, and spokesperson for the National Association for Advancement of Fat Acceptance. ”There are plenty of models that walk down the catwalk in nothing, but bras and tiny little panties. What is the difference?” she asks.
Obviously there are guidelines on television. Our kids are watching. The Lane Bryant advertisement featuring a full-figured amazon woman is too racey and exposes too much flesh according to the networks.
In the end Lane Bryant’s advertisements will air and this is nothing but a publicity stunt for the campaign period. The Fox network has already agreed to air the ad during “American Idol” after re-editing.
The brilliance of this entire advertising scheme for Lane Bryant is the fact that we are taking notice and talking about them. The amazon 5’9 tall full-figured models are working models. She’s not discriminated against at all like petite models 5’5″ tall and under. The mainstream agencies have “full-figured” divisions but not “petite” divisions.
LESSON TO BE LEARNED BY THE FULL-FIGURED AMAZON MOVEMENT
Point being petite women this is a great lesson about what we must do as a collective movement. We need to create controversy like the full-figured amazons. Full-figured amazon women have their place in fashion… do you?
Bella Petite is your advocate, and you need to support us and get every petite woman you know on our subscriber list so we can go on the attack! Are you willing to stand up to designers and retailers about their lack of petite support? All we have seen this year is an onslaught of plus-size models and their movement into fashion. They have arrived. Petites women, you are next!
I challenge our readers to locate clothing advertisements with petite models from any major brand that aren’t celebrities. Search for them on google or you tube. We’ve done it. What we found was all amazon full-figured model controversy and tall, thin model worship. Written By: Ann Lauren
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What's obvious is both plus-size models and tall anorexic models are completely unhealthy body types. Obesity and diabetes are becoming the normal conditions these days. Where's the in between?
It very true the only woman discriminated against is petite. Tall and thin and tall and plus have clothing that fits, but not the petites!
The world has become so unhealthy looking at these two types of models. Niether represent me!
"I just joined, Ill submit for the model search when I get a chance. Love what your doing, such a great publication!"
OMG I can't believe it I tried to find advertisement with petite models and nothing! I called a few big agencies and no petites, but they had plus-sized models! I am so bummed about this. This is totally about height discrimination in the modeling world and that's the truth!
jeez, I guess even the big girl models work. I hate being short we get treated unfairly period.
We really need to rally around BellaPetite or will never see petite women accepted in fashion! I know I can't be tall and I don't want to be plus sized. That is why I work out and don't eat fattening foods! Everything I read here makes total sense about what we need to do as a group…thank you, xoxo
Such an influential article! It's sad how the industry considers plus size models, and models such as the amazons, but petite models-who are the majority-are literally forgotten about. Industry standards need a change!
shoot amazing story bro.
I'm tired of attempting to go shopping, only to leave the store empty handed and in tears! At 4'11", and 90 pounds, I am a true xs/0. However xs', and 0's are more like larges. I'm also tired of the media bashing thin people (not all thin people are anorexic)! Obesity is a problem, yet they have stores specifically for obese women. There would be an outrage if there were stores strictly for petite women. Fat people are always complaining about being discrimintated against, etc..when quite frankly, it's the peitite women who are discriminated against! At 24 years olds, and a recent college grad with a Masters degree,I've had to put-off starting my career because I can't find professional clothes that fit me! Eva Longoria and Kelly Ripa should come out with their own clothing lines that are for peitite women only.
Touch'e!
The main argument is that weight is something that can be changed and height is not!