People have been slaves to fashion and trends for eons.   And for equally as long people have been in love with control and money.
These ideals fade in and out through out the ages…and where one’s local happens to be.  At certain points in history, having a pot belly or being a bit rotund was seen as a symbol of wealth or even attractiveness.  Take the image of the Chinese Buddha for example or the artistic renderings of the renaissance…or even jolly ol’ St. Nick.  The idea of having a pleasantly plump icon to look up to, was that for most people food and money were scarce.  If you could attain plumphood then you must be doing something right because as far as most people were concerned it was difficult enough just to survive.

At other points in history being extremely small or “fitted” was in.  Trends like corsets that broke ribs and made women pass out were the rage and binding womens feet to the point of them being unable to walk.  These trends were not only affixed to women…the first high heel was designed for men. [Read more →]