Models of Different Ages - Page 3

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@BlueFinch wrote:
@Sooner I don't think anyone is suggesting that there should be 'a lot' of elderly models. It's just suggesting representatives of all ages and body types. It would be nice if they had a senior model on occasion.

I also don't think older folks should be sidelined, simply by their age. Many older folks remain very active and concerned about looking their best. And, they're judged as letting themselves go, if they don't.

And, believe me, I haven't figured how to get out of the 'rat race,' yet. As long as you're alive --you're a player in it. Anything that builds confidence in one's appearance, regardless of age, is a bonus.

@BlueFinch Well, we don't think alike. I do think older people don't need to hang on to a job forever keeping kids from rising in the ranks and having their day. I think that is terrible unless one needs the money.

And I also think that as we age what we think of as appearance needs to modify unless you are Dolly Parton or Jane Fonda. Accept age and who you are. Do something different, live differently and live and look appropriate to a wonderful stage that lots of people don't appreciate because youth has long gone.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@chessylady wrote:
@Sooner Ageism and stereotypical thinking is alive and well on this thread. I hope you don't treat the older people in your life with the distain shown in your post.

@chessylady I am very old. I don't worry about being old and am very comfortable with who I am and how old I am. That is my point. I am old and OK WITH IT!

Zernia Rose · ‎04-16-2011

Iris Apfel is in a fantastic video ad on the Nike website! She looks as vibrant if not more than some of the youngsters. There are other older models in the ad. I love it.

songbird · ‎03-21-2010

They obviously have elderly print models. But runway models are usually in the 17 year old up to their 30's. They have to be very fit in addition to being very, very thin. And put their bare feet in to 4" heels. Think of Katia (QVC's only runway model) and how extraordinarily thin she is. An elderly model could not be that thin and fit.

febe1 · ‎01-22-2012

@Greeneyedlady21 wrote:
Yes there should definitely be older models in fashion. Ageism is real, and age discrimination is illegal. Older models, older designers.

What a sad attitude to think that humans should be "put out to pasture". Noboby has to step aside for anyone else.

No age discrimination, especially since older people still wear clothes, don't they?

febe1 · ‎01-22-2012

No one seems to mind too short or tall,, too curvy, rolls of fat, unattractive but heaven forbid anyone has to see an old person!

They should bring a line to show how and what looks good on an older person. They have it for all others. Are older people unwatchable. Should they go to the basement and never be seen Maybe put them on an ice floe and shove them out to sea.

chessylady · ‎05-01-2010

@songbird the standards for models have changed through the years. At one time there were no black models and then there were. The same goes for plus size models. There was a scandal in the modeling world about extremely underweight models in Europe. Some design houses pledged to hire more balanced body type models. All I am saying is that designers and the people who buy their clothing have a say in the models they hire or expect to see. The rules are made to be broken.

ellaphant · ‎12-13-2010

@songbird wrote:
They obviously have elderly print models. But runway models are usually in the 17 year old up to their 30's. They have to be very fit in addition to being very, very thin. And put their bare feet in to 4" heels. Think of Katia (QVC's only runway model) and how extraordinarily thin she is. An elderly model could not be that thin and fit.

Why can't an older woman be slender and fit? Certainly more fit/Healy than an elderly 1X.

Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

@songbird

Where do you come up with this stuff?! Note the HSN model in this video is 67!

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=HSN+model+Carol&docid=608020335342665668&mid=697E4C4D1DC1B98AEA...

She's actually in her 50s here but hasn't changed one iota if you ever watch HSN

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@Greeneyedlady21 wrote:
Yes there should definitely be older models in fashion. Ageism is real, and age discrimination is illegal. Older models, older designers.

What a sad attitude to think that humans should be "put out to pasture". Noboby has to step aside for anyone else.

@Greeneyedlady21 I just don't think it is right for older people who have worked 40 and more years and can well afford to retire not to. Jobs are hard to come by and younger people deserve to have a long working life just as we did.

It's not about being put out to pasture. It's realizing that you need to enjoy life retired while you can and let somebody else have a job they need.