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That's probably a wise decision

This thread makes me wonder: since when was 'curvy' a synonym for 'big'?

A curve is a shape. A dress size is a dimension.

And I'm with Xan on flab doesn't count as curves.

Um, the curves that women have are actually made up of body fat. Agreed, a woman doesn't have to be 'big' to have curves, but the shape of a human body with no fat deposits is decidedly un-curvy.

az

I used to be a size 10, had no figure at all, two backs and very embarrased. I also smoked.

Now I've been smoke-free for 11 years (I put on 3 stone) I'm size 14-16 and I love my curves.

I prefer tall men and cuddly rather than skinny. He'd better be a non-smoker too.

kool, i dont smoke

Voluptuous.

Curvy is good. Curvy and short is better.


Jake

I think the guys who prefer curvy girls are winning here

Yes a size 4 in US is a size 8 here. I wouldn't call a size 8 voluptuous though.

And yes it is a problem being in between sizes (I'm an 11 I guess). The sizing between different shops is so variable though.

It's all a bit historic as well - during the 30's, 40's or 50's (1930 - 1950) would the slightly larger sizes be of even more interest - rather than the modern slightly slimmer models?
Slim is considered better at present. But who decided? As a awkward sort I go off whatever is being promoted at present.
I'm also wondering if advertising and marketing were banned for twisting all our heads - what size/shape\type would we be regarding as ideal?

That's a tough one. There's nothing wrong with non-curvy girls as long as it isn't because they're unhealthy-looking/skeletal. There are plenty of very attractive girls who just happen to have developed with small hips/breasts etc and an athletic physique is always very attractive. On the other hand, curvy-but-not-flabby is also a winner. But by "curvy" I don't mean obese - I mean posessing a healthy degree of body fat - not a heart-disease-baiting frame.

As for men - I think women just go for the largest antlers. It's only natural...

Antlers?
Oh I see.. I find smallish atheltic men very attractive...

But I also like big red haired men, like Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age..

Hmmm... I wouldn't call myself curvy, but I'm no way skinny either. I don't think I go in and out enough to have "curves" - bit too flabby round the middle, sadly

Blimey I started off a size 10 and am now size 16/18, I definately got more attention when I was skinny. I got advise from strangers though on being anorexic (I wasn't) and now get advice on being fat!

As for men, have been out with a few skin and bones and been out with obese men, so I'll have anyone so long as the conversation is good.

Funnily enough though I don't fancy women who are too big or too small, but then I don't have so much experience there. I can fancy any size in conversation and flirting, but if actually comtemplating the act I prefer something in the middle sizes.

That bint someone mentioned who did Bridget Jones, well people said she was fat and I look at her in the film and wish I could be so slim. These Hollywood types have lost all perception of reality.

I thought she was rather attractive in Bridget Jones. Though I haven't really seen her in anything else, so I can't comment on her skinnier periods.

I have a big bottom....but am a size 12.....a very big bottom....huge in fact!!!!

But does your bottom curve??

It would probably look weird if it had sharp corners.

It's extremely rounded...must be because I'm an ex-biker...most embarrassing when your works trousers are a little too tight around the old rump....but your waist is too little for a size 14 trouser!