For us, it's all about shape, and how that is going to cure a bodily defect.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The focus is on body shape as a way to correct perceived physical flaws through clothing.
- In plain terms
- Using clothes to fix how your body looks.
- What can you take from it?
- Shape is key to solving body image concerns.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is fashion about fixing flaws or celebrating them?
- How does clothing change perception of body?
Another view
Framing shape as a defect can reinforce negative self-image.
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