Oh, so I realised that I hadn't shared with you my newest interview with Sary of Our Walrus Room. Sary is compiling a series of interviews of Goths and other Alternatives about Body Positivity, Plus-Sized beings and acceptance within the scene. I volunteered to be interviewed and my responses can be see here. Warning- Things do get a bit snappy on my behalf....
Oh, and for the record, as some of the comments on Sary's blog have been showing a bit of confusion about whether I would technically be called 'Plus-Sized'. According to my clothing label, I would be within the 'normal size' range, except for my chest-girls which technically would be plus-sized. I have experienced a large amount of prejudiced, hate and general rudeness in the past due to my body shape, and was interested in sharing my opinions with the Blogosphere.
Hopefully you enjoy reading my interview and the rest of the interviews in the series. Please share your experiences if you do so feel inclined.
xxx Lilly
I thought your article was very well written. I knew someone in the past who was skinny but with a big bust, and I know other girls said mean things to her. I am kind of pear shaped which means my lower half is bigger than my upper half. We all have to learn to love ourselves as we are.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that. =)
DeleteAnd we do all need to love ourselves inside and out, although I do know first hand that that is something that is very difficult to put into practice. That's why articles and interviews like this are very much needed these days as they help to put things into perspective from hearing other's experiences. I, for one, don't feel as isolated when I know that others have experienced negativity and things and have recovered. xxx
I think that no matter what your size you are entitled to opinions about body positivity and attitudes in the goth and alt scenes. Also having a large bust size in comparison to waist and hips creates a different range of clothing fit issues so any advice you can give may help others facing the same problems, because most fashion seems to be based on an hourglass figure.
ReplyDeleteI think your interview was great and you didn't come across as snappy! You just came across as passionate about avoiding people with negative views about beauty in all shapes and sizes.
I thought I was a teeny bit snappy, but I am glad you interpreted that in the way I wanted. =)
DeleteAnd you comment has made me think about that; advice for the larger bust/small waist conundrum, or even just issues with larger breasts in general. xxx
I just read your interview and it is simply wonderful! I am against the female body as it is represented today in the fashion industry. I myself am thin, but not because I restrain myself from eating. We all are different and that's the beauty of it. The world would be a pretty boring place if we all looked the same don't you think?
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, there is so much beauty in diversity! xx
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