Buy clothes the size you want to wear.
Karl LagerfeldRead
The way I looked when I started modelling - I was a skinny schoolgirl, stuffing tissues into my little 32A bra. I wasn't trying to be that thin; I was perfectly healthy, but still - that look is a total impossibility for women over the age of 20. Fashion has a lot to answer for, doesn't it?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote critiques the unrealistic beauty standards set by the fashion industry.
Twiggy reflects on her early modeling days, revealing the pressure to conform to a specific body image that many women cannot achieve as they age. She highlights the absurdity of these expectations and suggests that the fashion industry is responsible for promoting unattainable ideals.
Themes
FashionBeautyStandardsModelingBody Image
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about body positivity, this quote can illustrate the pressures women face in the fashion industry.
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