My local paper ran an
article with the headline ‘Mannequins get realistic with tattoos and thicker
waists.’ It reported stores are using more realistic versions of mannequins by adding
fat, hair, tattoos, makeup and wigs.
David’s Bridal mannequins will get thicker waists, saggier
breast and back fat. I think if it’s realistic we’re after, David’s Bridal
should have a pregnant mannequin. After all, there are pregnant, soon to be
brides who still wear the traditional wedding gown.
I think the fact retailers want to reach out to the average
customer with realistic mannequins is a step in the right direction, but I
think also the models that appear on runways and magazine covers must also
represent the average woman. Not every woman is super thin and super tall. An average
model would be of average height, with a paunch belly, back fat, saggy breast
to match her saggy neck and cellulite. If designers kept the average woman in
mind when designing clothes, maybe, just maybe, they would sell more clothes.
If stores are going to lengths to attract the average female
shopper, what measures will they use to attract the elderly female shopper? Will
mannequins with blue hair-wigs and wrinkles be next?
These mannequins are
all well and good, but unless I’m wearing my glasses I won’t see a single one.
Hmm… glasses. I wonder if bifocal wearing mannequins could be far behind.
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