Myer launches line for plus-size teenagers

Saturday, 06 September 2008

I don't want to see al that fat on a young girl. Put her in a mu-mu. That would solve the problem.

Posted by: Pithy Opiner, California, USA

Saturday, 06 September 2008

People who against this move need to get a life. Not all teenagers are stick thin. There needs to be a market for bigger teens. Being a big person myself I applaud the move just because you're big doesn't mean you want to dress like your grandma and that's what bigger people are having to do now. Stop sticking you head in sand. Obesity is really problem even in teens.

Posted by: Vicki Mainard, Ballarat

Saturday, 06 September 2008

Why shouldnt they have access to clothes that are in fashion in larger sizes. Go for it I say.The sooner girls understand the diet industry and beauty industry is run by those who feed off young womens insecurities in themselves,the sooner we might see confident, healthier girls.The barrage of images and perfection aimed at vulnerable girls through out their formative years promotes inferiority in girls/women, thats its main aim.Faster girls/women realise this and stop buying into it, the better

Posted by: susan lawe, gippsland

Saturday, 06 September 2008

One would only have to visit the shopping centres before school and just watch what the kids are eating like chips with gravy at 8am it makes one sick, Most of these problems start at home. Because both parents work?? there is no supervision, and if you tell these kids try and eat something healthy they tell you where to go. Fashion has also to blame for this when kids are trying to get into something that's toooo small for them

Posted by: Joe Gatt, Blacktown

Saturday, 06 September 2008

I'm a big person & a granny type. I don't like the look of the rolls & folds on display. Then again I don't like the Paris Hilton hair do or tongue piercing or tattoos or much of the latest music. Reckon their might be a generation thing happening here. Fat is not good & nothing to be proud of, but if you are fat, you don't have to be miserable while your trimming down, or at least trying to.

Posted by: Jill Martin, Narre Warren

Saturday, 06 September 2008

I want my girls to have a healthy body image first and foremost, & being able to wear age appropriate clothing is a big part of that. I think if these young girls can feel good about themselves for a change it might encourage them to think more about their health, it could be incentive to lose weight. Mind you, I don't have these problems, I chose to train my kids from birth about healthy eating, so they don't even want the garbage that many of the overweight kids eat - it IS up to the parents.

Posted by: Concerned Liberal, Minto

Saturday, 06 September 2008

As a mother of a daughter who struggles with her weight - I praise Myer for this decision. For those of you who think this makes obesity socially acceptable - you have never walked a day in the shoes of a 15 year old girl with a weight problem. They will never be socially accepted by the cliques in society - but maybe some decent clothes will help their self esteem. Well done Myer - I look forward to seeing the range you have on offer.

Posted by: Merindah Howson, Sydny

Saturday, 06 September 2008

This is ridiculous, while I feel for people who are overweight, more needs to be done to encourage teens to excercise and eat properly. Merindah has a valid point, much of this is a result of inherited eating habbits from parents who are not setting the right example. For those who have a legitimate medical reason for not ebing able to lose weight, then by all means, this is a good thing, but we shouldn't kid ourselves, obesity is a killer.

Posted by: Ante Zinovic, Sydney

Saturday, 06 September 2008

Lots of things are a killer. Drugs, binge drinking, cars & speed, smoking...and I totally agree with you Merindah, the name calling and bullying that goes in societys cliques isnt far from the same way some are treated because of their skin colour. Read the posts here, a certain type of intolerance, from many who preach tolerance. Many young women give up trying to fit the "image" they are bombarded with, and use food as a comforter.Sadly, many find themselves with eating disorders too.

Posted by: susan lawe, gippsland

Sunday, 07 September 2008

I applaud Myer for making plus size junior fashions. Fashion is about self confidence - everyone no matter what their size deserves to be able to present their best selves! The idea that fashion conscious plus size clothing encourages obesity is ridiculous. We have teenage girls starving themselves to look like stick thin models shown in most fashion magazines now. We need to reinforce healthy choices for body, mind and soul.

Posted by: jeanne g, Hauppauge

Friday, 12 September 2008

This is really sad all you do-good er holey er than thou people, aren't you all just perfect little people. Incidentally, I am a size 12 and struggle to stay this size, but feel for bigger people give them a break. Bigger people have been in our society for centuries and they too need to dress!! Most of you need to educate yourselves on "health" you are all focusing on what we eat when the main contributing factor is exercise. A lot of thinner people lead unhealthy lifestyles as well.

Posted by: Jenny Harper, Terang