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more about #sizism more comments → jrhys: While we're talking can we also look at about size-ism in fashion blogs? The Sartorialist regularly posts pix of emaciated women, often smoking cig... more » EzekielEriphyle: Jezebel, You are misrepresenting the quote in the last bullet point a little. The quote ends with the woman saying something to the effect of, "that w... more » queenieinmanhattan: ...who lives — of course — on the Upper East Side. This UESer says, "Ouch!" more » clochette: Wow, Parisiennes and NYCers have more in common than I'd realised. When a recent study showed that French women were the slimmest in Europe - but w... more » Beets.Go.On is the Fat Yogini: I've lost 6 pounds this week on the mysterious stomach virus diet. Does that mean I can be a rich, entitled, privilege-wielding twatwaffle now? more » KetchupFiend: Don't know if it's been brought up but I'd bet Manhattanites are younger, on average, than people in the other boroughs. Which I'd guess would correla... more » ritualtheory: I grew up in New York, and aside from L.A., it's the only place in the world where I feel consistently shlumpy. And now I find out it isn't simply par... more » tallgirl-in-heels: Strange, I was immediately enveloped in a cloud of choking smug when I opened that article. more » LawFairy: Okay, now, I do have to say, I can relate to the quote about not being able to enjoy eating when she feels fat... when I feel fat, I don't feel comfor... more » hellosunshine: You know, there are days when I miss New York, like a whole hell of a lot, and I wonder why I moved back to Texas. This is not one of them. more » Mmmmkay (gellin' and Jezebelin): Sigh. The best way to combat a depressing post like this is with puns. I'd like to INTER-MIX up a batch of cupcakes and feed them to you, Ms. Bacci!... more » sportz.star: Setting aside the inanity of the people quoted and the navel gazing of the article -- at least I feel better about the fact that since moving from one... more » labeled: This post makes me miss Tscheese, hard. more » TheExperience: Yawn. Come over to Jersey. I roll with a crew of fat dudes who throw killer barbecues and both brew their own beer and pursue the most exotic and deli... more » missteenwordpower: Ugh. Thanks, NYT, for your perfunctory mention of the fact that these low obesity rates come from access to dollars, proper food, and an urban environ... more » -
#eattherich
Manhattanites Congratulate Selves On Being Really, Really Thin
The island of Manhattan has the lowest obesity rate in New York state. Following the "enough rope" school of journalism, the Times found some terrible people to greet this news by saying things like: "Look at my cute little triceps!" More » -
#bigproblems
Even Gap Designer Clothes Only Available In Tiny Sizes
How disappointing to note that the Gap's handsome khaki pieces, solicited from CFDA-nominated designers Vena Cava and Alexander Wang, are only available up to a size 10. Larger fashion lovers are supposed to content themselves with Albertus Swanepoel's hats? [Gap.com] -
#infashion
Fashion Writers: "Fat" People Lazy, Shiftless, Poorly Dressed
Newsweek’s Sameer Reddy is railing against elasticized waistbands, chubbiness, Velcro, Juicy Couture, jean shorts, and the value of comfort in dressing. Does he hate puppies, too?
