At The Saks Event in San Francisco
I love the exuberance of this young girl's look. She is not a size 4 and she is not making excuses. |
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Sunday, October 22, 2006
I love the exuberance of this young girl's look. She is not a size 4 and she is not making excuses.
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post a commentShe is quite beautiful
She is adorable!
and she is not wearing all black!
huzzah!
~Lizzie
A lot sexier than the waifs that prowl the runway.
And why even make a comment about her weight? It's about time we all got over this, style has nothing to do with size.
i think it's bizarre that you would even mention the fact that she's NOT a size 4, because, like...who is? (besides the celebs and models and fashion editors you shot for style.com?) what is bizarre is that her size is even mentioned because, while she may not be a 4 -- she is also not a 16. she has a very average and healthy body... why not dress it up???
How refreshing! I would love to see more "not size 4s" in all their fashionable glory.
Real people are always nice to see, and the world is not just devoted to the small, thin. This woman looks very comfortable in her skin..
I only mention size because I get emails asking to shoot more women that are bigger than a size 4.
I will continue to shoot only what i like regardless of size but I am always happy to see style in all different sizes packages.
She's fabulous. The mix of the fur and the print on the dress is so funky and daring.
It's funny how tastes change; in clothes, haircuts, body shape, etc. Up until the late 50's this woman would have been considered a '10', as the look was all about curves. She is still gorgeous, and knows how to dress.
She has great individual style...combined with the best fashion accessory there is............a BIG smile!!!
Yes, She is not size 4. So what? She is even more beautiful than all the size 4s who don't eat.
Way to go, girl!
About time a photo of a girl who is not stick thin (and I don't say this due to my size - I'm a 2). But women come in thousands of beautiful sizes and shapes and I personally would love to see a representation of them all here.
Thanks - she is beautiful!
This is how curvy women should dress - they should own their shape! Don't try to squeeze into skinny jeans, because they just won't suit you... instead look to the past, to feminine dresses, and v necks and everything that emphasises your curves and show off everything you have that Kate Moss doesn't!
Thank you Sart. She's really cute, and it makes me happy just to look at her.
Many of the really skinny ones on your blog just look ill to me. Of course, not all skinny people look unhealthy at all; some do because they've starved themselves down to an unnatural size and it shows. But happily not this young woman!
She looks quite nice. Particularly her smile. It's a wide one, the best size there is for smiles.
Wow, and ruching can be so hard to pull off. She looks great - and the coat is Carrie Bradshaw-esque...
Is it just me or does she look a lot like Winnie from The Wonder Years?
just responding to catherine's post:
I'm curvy and wear skinny jeans and i'm not squeezing into them...its sad that girl's with bigger sizes get pegged for "sqeezing" into clothing. I'm a size 7 and I found the skinny jeans in my size.
ok, johanna - I just checked out your link and you're telling the truth! Perhaps they make jeans better in the US - here in Sydney I've seen a little too much "muffin-top" action for my liking!
But seriously, I guess I was just trying to say: play up your best assets, and don't feel you have to be something you're not :)
I've seen larger women rock the skinny jeans look with no muffin top, and smaller women do it poorly. People have to remember that fit is king and to always respect the shape of their body. Not all looks will work on all women. The young lady in this picture looks gorgeous because put her own particular look together, with respect and love for herself. It's not about the size and it's not about any particular piece.
A flattering, stylish outfit from someone who has to work a little harder. Well played!
she looks like danica mckellar (winnie cooper from the wonder years)
I'm happy to see San Francisco representing so splendidly. I very briefly went to the SF event (I could only stay 15 minutes into the reception beforehand) but I was studiously checking all my neighbors on BART and the street on my way to and fro, hoping The Sartorialist would get to see some of the splendid ladies who were out and about that day, but I didn't see her--even with the fur she's glorious!
yes she is lovely and warm and sexy, and the photo captures that wonderfully.
the only thing about this post that irks me is your saying 'she's not a size 4', as if...well, as if most of your readers are, as if most people who appreciate clothing and style are, and as if to say that she deserves extra points somehow managing to pull off a nice outfit while carrying flesh on her bones. i'm sure that's not what you intended, but the impact of the line is such.
i think that, you know, ten years ago we were in a cultural moment where to say, 'look. here's a deliciously dressed size 14, from her YSL shoes to her perfectly coiffed hair,' was a bit more...appropriate. we were just warming up to plus-size models and new (yet totally classic and traditional) examples of beauty.
but now, let's push past that and keep the wheel moving forward. that kind of 'pointing out' is somewhat dated. yes, its refreshing to see a thicker female figure applauded in the fashion world...but why not just celebrate her style as a woman, period? i think it would do all of us--men, curvy women, thin women--a greater service.
Thank you, Sartorialist! I very much appreciated this lovely photo and your comment - you will only shoot what moves you regardless of size. I rarely see bigger women dressed smartly in Manhattan. I don't think they allow them on the island. Elsewhere, these women exist - they live beautifully in their own skin. I think a lack of well designed clothing 'over size 4' is a problem. Why do designers ignore what would obviously be a lucrative market?
Part of what I like about her look is indeed the overt appreciation of the beauty of "ample". In a time where clothes are often deemed flattering and in good taste simply because of their potential of slimming a figure down, she seems to enjoy another aesthetic. I guess that's what you already said with "she is not making excuses". Not just her being unapologetic, but something much firmer. The prevailing trend is ultimately just a trend, not a style, not her style.
Gorgeous hair as well.
beautiful!! she looks like some kind of sultry songstress...glamour personafied!
Regardless of size, she's got style and that's what matters. I applaud her self-knowledge! (you can tell she knows her shpae and dresses for it). I wish I can model that healthy attitude for my daughter.
The woman is beautiful, but I don't like her outfit.
She's gorgeous and I love that coat! She certainly knows how to dress. I like the mix of the pattern of the dress with the pattern of the bag and coat. Its quite unexpected. There's something about her that reminds me of Margherita Missoni
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'there's something about her that reminds me of' Silvana Mangano, or Claudia Cardinale, or Sofia Loren or...!!! helas! Ana Magnani!
Congratulations to 'the Sartorialist'
She looks like Salma Hayek, healthy, glowy, sexy and very smart. A like the fur, her hair, her style. Gorgeous !
You didn't happen to get her phone number? She is gorgous and so is the outfit. Can't go poast that smile.
Is it just me or does it seem like bigger women can wear fur easier than very skinny girls? It's easy for a stick-thin girl to look trashy in a big fur, but on a voluptuous girl they always look great! (To me, anyway)
She has a winning attitude and face, and it is nice to see someone who's not a super-waif. However, the dress is a bit amiss. Perhaps someone advised her that rouching would serve to de-emphasize her middle. However, the cut of that dress seems to *emphasize* her middle. She needs a dress that flatters her more and fits her better.
Gorgeous! And she knows the trick to looking sexy without looking desperate: you don't have to show so much skin if you dress to fit your shape, and (as mentioned) wear a big smile when appropriate.
I like the unexpected combination of the dress and the fur. I also like her hair...kind of Rita Hayworth-esque.
Love this site and love the girl's sweet smile. Do not love the flower and leopard patterns other then in small amounts and definately, not together.
Rather dashful, how real women should look, take a leaf out of her book, this girl certainly knows fashion and isn't afraid to show it.
I thought this was Selma Hayek for a second....
I wouldn't mind seeing more "real" body types - everyone (except some of the older men featured) is thin. I would ALSO like to see more body types featured without the need to even point it out. Pointing out that she's not a size 4 is a lot like pointing out an interracial couple: it's simply not required anymore. Cheers!