We know that the beauty industry relies heavily on Photoshop to deliver an idealized depiction of what women look like or maybe what they think we should look like. So, what do those fashion models look like before any color corrections, blur tools, or healing brushes?
Fashion Indie shared a gallery of photos of Victoria’s Secret Angels models without any Photoshop. My favorite is at the top of this post, and you can head on over to Fashion Indie to check out the whole gallery. None of these models are overweight, but there’s definitely a range of body types represented there.
What do you guys think? Do you prefer the Photoshopped Angels or these candid images? Which would you prefer to see in advertising?
[...] Body image is an ever-present topic of conversation here on this site and in life. The pressure to be thin, look younger, and conform to the idealized image of what a woman should look like is practically inescapable. This infographic, via Visual.ly, brings to light some disturbing facts about how women (and young girls!) perceive their bodies. Even more startling is the idea that girls as young as 3 have body image issues! While we can’t fully escape advertisements and media-imposed scrutiny, we can work to build up each other and support one another in this seemingly on-going battle. [...]