I had no firm plans to write a post here at Beautiful You today, but having already heard all the Academy Awards ‘buzz’ on the radio and morning television I couldn’t get just one thing out of my mind. Sure, there was talk of who is going to win, the most amazing movies of the year and stand out performances, but every story I heard was dominated by one theme….
What were people going to wear?
Who would be the best dressed?
Who would (as one announcer said) ‘screw it up’ and ‘look like a fright?’
Who (as another announcer said) need to ‘sack their stylist’ and ‘wish they had never gotten out of bed?’
And who of course would make the worst dressed lists?
Now don’t get me wrong here. I will openly admit that I love a beautiful frock and getting dressed up myself. I also love awards shows and the glamour of such evenings. What I don’t love though is when what people (women in particular) are lampooned, judged, criticised and body bullied by armchair ‘fashionista’s’ who seem to think it is amusing to treat people like prized cattle to be judged. Why is there even such a thing as a Worst Dressed List? I know fashion is supposed to be fun and we can all have our opinions on what we think looks great and what we think is a brave choice. But when did we begin to think it was ok to rip people apart based on…goodness me…a dress? Their hair? Their jewellry?
It’s a somewhat sad sign that many people not only see such criticism as perfectly ok – they actually look forward to it with glee. It then concerns me that such things flow into other areas of our lives where people in general go on to consider it acceptable to judge others on what they wear and how they look.
I wonder if anyone genuinely gives some thought to the fact that every woman who goes to the Oscars today will have gotten ready and stepped out the door believing she looks her best and feels glamorous and beautiful? Should she not be the only person who judges herself by her own standards and no one elses?
I may wish it, but it’s not going to happen. Please be kind critics and remember how you might feel if it was you being chastised for your choice. I’m sure you can appreciate it wouldn’t feel one bit glamorous or beautiful.
What about you Beautiful You? Will you be watching the Oscars today? Love the red carpet?
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You are right
but my guilty pleasure is loving or hating the frocks but sometimes it’s not the person or the frock they just arent rght for each other! Talent is a big portion and should be more showcased
Emma – I don’t think you are alone there! I can certainly admit to having seen some ensembles that make me go ‘huh?’ but it’s the incredibly over the top emphasis on the whole thing that really makes me cringe. I think it may also be the language that is used to describe people as well. It’s often so cruel and demeaning.