The blue Gabourey Sidibe Oscar dress is absolutely stunning. The unlikely movie 'Precious' was nominated for a handful of Oscars at last night's festivities and Sidibe was visibly astatic to be walking the red carpet.
Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Gabourey Sidbe shocked the red carpet with her sharp style proving that you don't have to be stick-thin in order to have glamor, pizazz and talent.
Implications - There has been a shift in the fashion industry to better accept and glorify fuller figures. However, there is a certain standard that is set out as acceptable for bigger persons. By designing a glamorous gown that could be donned by a thin girl or a bigger girl, the fashion industry continues to promote acceptance.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Acceptance of Fuller Figures
- Opportunity for fashion industry to design glamorous gowns that can be worn by individuals of all sizes, promoting acceptance.
- Breaking Body Standards
- Opportunity for fashion industry to challenge traditional standards of beauty and showcase diverse body types in red carpet events.
- Inclusive Fashion
- Opportunity for fashion industry to create stylish and trendy clothing options for people of all sizes, promoting inclusivity.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Fashion industry can innovate by creating designs that cater to diverse body types and promote inclusivity.
- Red Carpet Events
- Opportunity for organizers and fashion designers to showcase diverse body types and challenge the traditional standards of beauty in red carpet events.
- Body Positive Movement
- Opportunity for brands and influencers to support and promote body positivity through their fashion choices and marketing campaigns.
