Why are fashion models so thin?

Answer by  Cecilia (2828)

Fashion models weren't always so thin. Back in the 1950's a woman with a curvy figure was the ideal. Things changed in the 1970's and are starting to swing back. The reason usually give for the very thin models is that the clothes are easier to fit and look 'better'.

Answer by  Abby57 (329)

Fashion models are thin because society dictates a standard of beauty (what we see in magazines or on tv). Clothing designers prefer tall, thin models because they can wear the designers' clothing hanger. The models' figure doesn't get in the way of the clothing falls. (The clothes wear the model instead of the model wearing the clothes).

Answer by  stylechick (96)

They are so thin because designers like the clothes to lay flat on a model's body. It shows off the clothes much better.

Answer by  lillybaby (103)

You see, there is a limit to be a model. It's great and everything, but you have to reach a certain criteria. Mostly, you have to be a certain weight, height, etc. Fashion models are always so thin because they reach that criteria. But it is not necessarily healthy to be THAT thin.