Seven Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Look Like a Supermodel
September 19, 2007 by Kristie Leong MD
Published in Beauty
Supermodels seem to have it all including beauty, fame, and fortune. Is there a downside to all this glory? Here are seven reasons why you don’t want to look like a supermodel.
They prance down the catwalk with style and an attitude. They get paid to wear the latest designer fashions. It seems that everyone wants to look like the latest supermodel who makes her living prancing down a runway. It sounds like a recipe for bliss, but have you considered the downsides of looking like a supermodel?
Not even supermodels always look like supermodels.
If you stop to consider the primping, pampering, and preparation that go into preparing a supermodel for the runway, you’ll realize that not even a supermodel can live up to her spectacular looks. In print publications, supermodels are usually airbrushed and digitally enhanced to appear flawless. You might be quite disappointed to see how your favorite supermodel looks in person.
You may be taken less seriously in life.
If you happen to have supermodel looks, people may assume you lack brain power and deny you the chance to show your intelligence. If you want to be perceived as a serious intellect or if you’re out to change the world with your thoughts and ideas, you may be taken more seriously if your looks are a bit less striking.
Men may be intimidated by you.
In more than one interview, supermodels have stated how hard it is for them to get a date. Many men feel intimidated or threatened by tall, thin, gorgeous women and won’t approach them. You may get your share of cat calls and many looks of appreciation, but it may not be easy to find a good partner.
You may attract the wrong kind of man.
Have you noticed how high the divorce rate is among supermodels? Unfortunately, a supermodel is going to attract a certain type of man who values beauty and, possibly, has a low self esteem. This type of man needs a beautiful woman on his arm to feel important. To continue to boost his self esteem, he’ll likely be on the prowl for the next supermodel beauty to parade around once the initial magic wears off.
You’ll never find clothing to fit.
Let’s face it. Clothing wasn’t designed for 5′10”, size 4, supermodel types. You’re going to have to search far and wide for clothing to accommodate your rather atypical figure type.
You’ll probably never develop your most important assets.
If you’ve always depended on your supermodel looks to get by, you may not have developed more important attributes of your personality. Those who are born with less than perfect looks often go to great efforts to develop their sense of humor, creativity, and ability to relate to people. As a girl with supermodel looks, you may not project an engaging personality that transcends appearances.
It’s only short term.
Supermodels like women everywhere, eventually grown old and lose some of their luster. It can be difficult to adjust to wrinkles and saggy skin when you’ve depended on being beautiful your entire life. Have you ever stopped to consider the rather short shelf life of a supermodel?
As you can see, there are drawbacks to looking like a supermodel. Why not accept your own unique form of beauty and show the world what you have to offer.
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November 28th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
wow, thinking of many reasons as possible to make yourself feel better by putting down supermodels? how about a list of reasons why women want to look like them
1. retain a young look because they have take great care of themselves
2. never are obese
3. always have tons of guys drooling over them
4. signed to million dollar contracts
One reason to not want to look like one: other women are JEALOUS.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:16 am
Wow, the person who wrote last comment is STUPID
March 1st, 2009 at 11:12 pm
serioiusly..only echoes of the previous posts
May 20th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
To make some things clear, who ever wrote this articcle obviously thinks this, “Hmmmm, maybe I should write an article about to ruin your dream of becoming a supermodel, and since none of these losers know me, I will become rich and finally PRETTY!!!” Not…. you seriously need to let people do what they want. I love being a model, so just get over it, its a phase.
July 27th, 2009 at 12:25 am
Seven Reason’s why you don’t why to be a plain Jane
1) You’ll be disappointed every time you look in the mirror.
2) You may not get taken serious since you look like a bum.
3) Men May Ignore You,
4) There’s good news. You won’t have to worry about the high divorce rate since no man in his right mind will be caught dead with you, let alone marry you.
5) Clothes won’t fit. Let’s face it. Try being 5′3”, size 18, and go shop in the petite section. Good luck!!!
6) You’ll probably come off as trying too hard with your personality since you feel there’s no other way for you to get attention.
7) Unless you plan on getting a makeover get used to your miserable life because your going to be in it for the long haul.
In all seriousness, stop hating. Any woman from any walk of life can go through the things that you mentioned, not just supermodels. Instead of focusing on them focus on stepping your game up so supermodels won’t even be in your radar because I can guarantee that they’re not thinking about you. Just a suggestion.
September 22nd, 2009 at 8:29 am
Could it possibly be that you don’t perceive yourself as model material, Kristie..?
Supermodels are usually elegant, beautiful, intelligent and classy. It’s laughable to suggest the things you did in your post. Then again, I might say that MDs are not usually as narrow minded or bigoted.
There’s nothing wrong with not being a ‘tall’ girl or even an ‘unattractive’ girl ~ but there’s something rather said about being a ‘bitter’ girl …
November 10th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Okay there are not only 5′10 supermodels
Devon Aoki is 5′4
“Aoki has modeled for the fashion houses Lancôme, Chanel, and Versace. Aoki is 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) an almost unheard of height for runway models, who are usually at least 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) height. Aoki has done ad campaigns for Chanel Ready to Wear, Chanel Couture by Karl Lagerfeld, Versace by Steven Meisel, YSL by Juergen Teller, Alessandro Del Aqua, Hugo Boss, Moschino, Ungaro, Fendi, Junko Shimada by Bettina Kimenda and Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons”
-Taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devon_Aoki
As most people know Kate Moss is 5′6 and 1/2
Each part of editing of photos cost money. If they have to do so much then they would not waste time with a model that doesn’t already have natural beauty.
February 14th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
I could see why some girls would think that models are very shallow, and I could see why models would defend them.
I’ve done some small modeling work and was offered big gigs (but I want to complete school) so it just wasn’t completely for me.
While there are some nice normal girls, some are very mean and believe them to be better by how many pictures they have and base their life on modeling.
Still, I graduated from high school early, am going to be graduating from college early and starting my own non-profit organization and am a musician, writer and am able to balance my wonderful boyfriend whom I will be marrying in a couple years..
Do not make assumptions (on either side of the scale)
It is wrong