Has M&S’s ‘hip boost’ bodysuit just confirmed that body shaming is back in fashion?
Marks & Spencer has released a 'hip boost' bodysuit, sparking a debate about whether such products reinforce unrealistic beauty standards. The article explores the cultural implications of shapewear and the pressure to conform to specific body types.
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The resurgence of shapewear highlights ongoing tensions between individual fashion choices and the societal impact of body-image marketing.
As the high street retailer launches a £28 bodysuit with exaggerated hip padding, Lydia Spencer-Elliott explores the resurgence of unrealistic pressures to look both thin and as curved as a cartoon character
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