It's no secret that there are a ton of questionable styling decisions within kpop. But when it comes to the critiques of how a larger idol is dressed I find that the thought processes behind them can be damaging. I understand wanting to rally against mistreatment, but I genuinely believe that most "larger" idols aren't dressed as poorly as people believe. The critiques I always see are that an outfit makes the idol look "frumpy" or it's not "flattering" enough. I rarely ever see those critiques when it comes to bad outfits that skinnier idols are made to wear. What's "flattering" or not can sometimes be fatphobic in itself. At least the way most people seem to use it. Whenever a larger idol isn't wearing something skintight is when I usually see these kinds of comments. Just because an idol wears an outfit that makes them look bigger, doesn't mean the outfit isn't cute. A flowy shirt might not be the most "flattering" but it can still look good. Rolls being visible from a cinched shirt doesn't automatically make an outfit frumpy. And if a larger idol is dressed modestly it doesn't automatically mean the stylist is ashamed of showing their body. The good intent is there, but I feel like some of these conversations become hurtful when people are trying to discuss it. As a larger woman myself, it's easy to note what kind of outfits people deem unwearable for idols. It's almost always something that makes them appear bigger. Suddenly its not "flattering" enough. No, it just doesn't make them appear as skinny as possible. Why is that a bad thing? Does anyone else feel this way? submitted by /u/Correct_Mix_5163 [link] [comments]
What "flatters" a kpop idol and why that thought process can be damaging
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