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When you look for fashion inspiration on the internet, most likely you will get ideas for skinny people. But in reality, not everyone is as skinny as we are made to think. In fact, most people do not match “the ideal body.” 

The plus-size model and influencer Marcela Gaya Baccarim Fagundes gives solutions to this problem. She provides fashion inspiration for people who have a similar body to hers.

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genevievelovespurple
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

she’s so pretty! (also hiding comment below me..)

Marnie
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Downvoted for saying heels are better than flats. When we are we finally going to be done with those harmful shoes?

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Poison Ivy/Boo
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dude.....it's your attitude! Your comments actually stink!

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    My “in my head” Voice
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviously the woman on the right doesn't carry her weight in her belly. There isn't a universal plus size. (Just venting)

    Pyla
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She really did a great job.

    Cuppa tea?
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And it made her hand translucent! Lol on her right hand, you can see lines of door frame behind her.

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    MichelleDonut
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pose with your hands blocking your waist so you look more hourglass? Brilliant when you are standing still, hard to do long-term.

    Cyber Returns
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You could use a belt. A wider one than she is wearing though

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    DJ B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish this would work for me. Unfortunately, most of the weight is in my stomach. It would make me look even bigger.

    Marcela Gaya Baccarim Fagundes is a Portuguese-speaking plus size model and influencer. According to her Facebook page “about” section, she was Miss Brasil Plus Size 2014. 

    She posts videos where she styles the same clothes in two different ways. This way she proves how powerful styling can be. Marcela posts these videos on several different platforms: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Combining all her platforms, she has over 1M followers.

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    MichelleDonut
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These pants are ill-fitting but the open shirt plus lacy bustier looks nice

    Silence Hill
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Finding well fitting pants at that size is a pain. But I absolutely agree on the bustier and open shirt.

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    Diana Pahule
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've tried all that, and I don't feel attractive or comfortable.

    BitchyFont Girl
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is not your individual stylist. She is showing suggestions for the plus size person NOT DIANA specifically. Looking forward to your contribution to help plus size people less like a potato sack.

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    Kelly Scott
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I wear anything except loose clothing, everyone wants to know when I'm due. I have to be alert to anyone trying to pat my belly, too. I quit being nice about that. Now I just karate chop, lightly, and that takes care of that.

    Tracy Wallick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like she also did her hair and makeup for the 'after' shot

    Fiery Llama
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correct! Because....she is showing the difference styling makes. Like that's the whole point lol

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    Louisa Spoke
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She got camel toe. Sorry, nope.

    Cuppa tea?
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another translucent body part. Those trousers are either magic or sorcery. Or just bad Photoshop job.

    Fluffy Griffin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is merging 2 photos of herself, the translucent body parts are just from the software not working quite right.

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    Have you ever wondered how the plus-size movement came to be? Bored Panda has the answer to your question! 

    Back in the 1800s, the ideal body shape was a curvy one. Things changed in the 1900s. As technology advanced and clothing became mass-manufactured, fewer variations in body type became popular. 

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    In 1904, the first exclusively plus-size retailer came into the market. Lane Bryant opened up a store in New York City. One of the customers requested a maternity dress, which was considered taboo at the time. The dress was the first of that kind.

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    The Other Guest
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, the one on the right looks better, but these aren't even remotely close to being the same outfit. The same shirt, sure, but literally everything else has been changed.

    Beachbum
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't even the same outfit?!

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    J
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I see what she’s doing. She’s comparing the styling that we “bigger” folks tend to use to hide ourselves (long pants, all black outfits, etc) and comparing them to styling we usually don’t believe we can “pull off.” It’s not meant to be identical outfits styled differently. It’s like a mindset comparison. Edit: I’m too tired to fix the grammatical mess above.

    Cerridwn d'Wyse
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All true. But also the way she's holding herself in the two pictures makes almost more difference than the clothes

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    rapid unscheduled disassembly
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need to know what bra she is wearing! I can't wear shirts like that without being uncomfy.

    My “in my head” Voice
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate skinny jeans and how they look, but even Lane Bryant pushes them.

    Kristie French
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am with you. I can’t stand skinny jeans. I’ve tried them on, and I look like a scarecrow, and they never reach my ankles.

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    BitchyFont Girl
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Straight leg jeans make your legs look longer. Some clothes only work on some bodies. Skinny jeans are one of those things.

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    These jeans look like children with chalk got a hold of them. 🙄

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    In 1909, Albert Malsin, a mechanical engineer, became so inspired by L. Bryant’s adjustable waistbands that he patented new designs to fit varying sizes of women’s bodies.  

    A. Malsin conducted research, during which he learned that women’s bodies, especially above a certain size, varied greatly in shape from person to person.

    In the 1940s, America was trying to assert itself as a leader in the fashion industry. And so, it was decided that the ideal American woman was tall, athletic, and well-rounded. That meant that all women who didn’t fit this definition were basically crossed out from fashion.

    Even when plus-size clothes were sold, the illustrations in ads didn’t realistically portray the women and the language used bordered on offensive.

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    César Augusto
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This also shows how attitude helps looks

    Paul Pienkowski
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    Gorgeous! Finally! Pants that are intact!

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    GlitterPanda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This also illustrates how different poses can be more flattering than others.

    Fluffy Griffin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And wearing heels in all of the "better" ones. (And flats almost always on the left)

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    Wendy
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I LOVE that dress ♥

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    Pyla
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excellent job at putting her body into 3rds instead of cutting it in half.

    Alison Hell
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the jeans and tshirt look fine as is

    Kat K
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Her thighs do look bigger and legs shorter there, because of the snug shape and the holes of the jeans. Of course, that doesn't have to be an issue!

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    In the 1960s, women came together to fight weight bias. Though the movement wasn’t about fashion, it set the stage for the shift in attitude. 

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    In the 1970s, fashion became more about loving our bodies than trying to hide and conceal our natural shapes.

    In the 1980s, the term “plus size” was born. It meant all sizes from 14 and up. 

    In the new century, the body-positive movement began. Body positivity is a social movement focused on the acceptance of all bodies, no matter their size, shape, physical abilities and so on.

    And while we see more and more variations of body types in everything, it is still not as common as skinniness. We could say that we are still kind of suffering from such ideas as the “ideal American woman”. But people like Marcela, who we talked about in this article, are those who slowly are closing the gap between different body size representation. 

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    Irishgal
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She needs to strike the same pose in both pictures for this to be accurate! Its like shes purposely standing frumpily in the left ones on every pic! Its not really a fair comparison

    Kimbowa
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think she's trying to convey that that's how you may present yourself when you don't feel comfortable with how you're dressed and may look. Maybe also trying to remind some that people tend to try to hide their parts that they don't feel comfortable showing, putting themselves in awkward positions.

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    Z.S.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We need styles for cold weather, these are all for summer/hot weather seasons apparently.

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    Kelly Scott
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could never wear anything short like this. My legs are A+ right up to the knee. Anything higher than that looks like tree trunks walking. BIG tree trunks.

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    RedCorvette
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Basically, tuck in your shirt or wear a belt.

    Kiss Army
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of them the "after" also has better hair, jewelry and makeup, a smile, better posture and nicer shoes...

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    Boris’ Mom
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But, can you sit and work, or eat, with your belt tighter like that?

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    Antoinette Maldari
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Horrible outfit. It ages her her about 20 years! Looks like she's heading for the bingo hall on Christmas day

    TAMI
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the only one where both are bad

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    Antoinette Maldari
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Left=cleaning the house Right=Buying the house

    Janice Sanz
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Distressed jeans are not flattering on plus size people.

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    MichelleDonut
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This concept might work with different pants, but this pair just doesn't fit her well

    Kim St
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so, just don't wear the shirt on the left. ok

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    Bruce Scheiman
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love love this outfit. So pretty!!

    TomCat
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    We're not allowed to cross our arms now?

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    Paul Pienkowski
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    Your jeans not looking like they came from a dumpster is a great change. I don't understand why women want to wear jeans that look like cats mated on them.

    Nancy T
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of my favorite jeans are the distressed variety. I think I like them bc they're soft and comfy.

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    Tris Flagg
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While the styles on the right look better than the ones on the left being tall makes a huge difference. If you put a tall woman & a short woman weighing the same side by side in the same outfits 100% the taller lady is going to look tons better.

    Pam Crawshaw Prangnell
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the same lady in both photos. She accessorizes differently on the right, sometimes choosing higher heels.

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    Paul Pienkowski
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    Please stop. My wallet hurts looking at all these wonderful pants that have been shredded.

    Isa's left eye
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yk you don't have to comment this 5 times right? Once is already too many. Let people dress how they want to dress

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    Janice Sanz
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Red is more flattering than fuchsia.

    Z.S.
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't wear high heels due to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome... so that's not very helpful.

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    Wend kirk
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heels may make you look better when standing still, but few women can walk elegantly in heels and walking like a chicken is not flattering, or comfortable.

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    SueG
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The common denominator to almost all of these styled shots is *tucking the top in*. Sometimes with a belt, sometimes not, but tucking in makes the legs look so much longer.

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    Kim St
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh no, is she crying on the left. that's never a good look.

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    Jen Mart
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she crossed her arms again

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    Kelly Scott
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'd have to have a lot of confidence to wear these outfits, even if they look super nice. And heavy women don't always have that confidence. I know I don't.

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    Sarah Suelzle
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many of these aren't fair. There is so much to be said for the way you carry yourself and the way you stand or the way you hold your body and your face LOL It's not all in just the clothes combinations.

    digitalin
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that's kind of the point. It's not about the clothes, but differences in how it's worn. Including posture, accessories, etc.

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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paul, most women buy the clothes they wear because the clothes are A) cheap and B) COMFORTABLE. They don't wear clothes for you or clothes that try to save your butthurt feelings. Don't like 'em, don't look. Honestly, the day I let a man tell me how to dress is a day that will never come.

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    Poison Ivy/Boo
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you finished being salty? Or are there a few more insults you feel you need to throw around?

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