Guys would you date a plus size girl?

Original post by joey11223

This, it's ridiculous, wtf is plus size. I mean are we talking plus size as in curvaceous, because there's a huge difference between a girl with a significant hourglass figure or a pear shape with large hips that makes her "plus size" but who's fairly lean or at least not "fat: otherwise, and a girl who's simply rather fat.

I mean what's plus size, this?

https://s-media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/13/74/fb/1374fbb4fc90acdafab7f1a8d101b119.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/1c/cd/f9/1ccdf97f84eb6ed0f3e9e27d41e9746a.jpg

Or....

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8creuSym41rvu2eso1_500.jpg

^^ I mean she's plus size (and in fact bigger than the slimmest definition of plus size in the industry)

or are we talking....

https://s-media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/83/06/b9/8306b966b4df2c9a73ec5f535c755036.jpg

Anyway vague definitions aside, I lean towards "bigger" girls I suppose, but the girl in my last link would be too chubby for me. I like something to hold on to, a girl of around my height (5ft 7") being size 12-16 (I appreciate that leaves some scope), depending on body shape, would probably be my preferential range. Out of those, link 3 would probably be a decent example.

...omg its Tyrion again! lmao didn't see till I'd almost finished my reply, swear I'm not quote stalking you lol.

my body type is similar to the first photo and I've been told I should be ashamed.

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Zarek

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Original post by marinaim

I would imagine it's because someone who tends to be too lazy to look after themselves is unlikely to be a good relationship partner for most people.

Inb4 generalising and stereotyping; that's what the question demands yet again.

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So, firstly overweight girls frequently have partners and, contrary to the prevailing view here, it is not mutually exclusive with being attractive. Secondly, the characterisation of 'being to lazy to look after yourself' is simplistic nonsense. Hunger is a very powerful drive, not dissimilar to sex drive, and the reasons for it getting out of balance are complex and still poorly understood.

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bumblebee342

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Original post by awe

Posting again because people are confused, again.

Plus-size starts at size twelve. I.e, two sizes left than the UK's average. Size twelve is absolutely not 'fat'. Don't mix the two up.

This.

Some people on here are just answering "no", because they assume plus size = fat :rolleyes:

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Inazuma

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Original post by Zarek

So, firstly overweight girls frequently have partners and, contrary to the prevailing view here, it is not mutually exclusive with being attractive. Secondly, the characterisation of 'being to lazy to look after yourself' is simplistic nonsense. Hunger is a very powerful drive, not dissimilar to sex drive, and the reasons for it getting out of balance are complex and still poorly understood.

tralalala and also many don't.
As I said that was generalising and so obviously not valid all the time.
And I would say it does take away from attractiveness 90% of the time, and also that wasn't even in my original post :s
In addition, argument I have only heard used by those who are say 50 stone and dying...
It isn't that difficult sorry. Yes hunger is powerful, however gorging is not, I like food but if I'm 200pounds I have other motivations like I dunno living?

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bloomblaze

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Original post by donutaud15

my body type is similar to the first photo and I've been told I should be ashamed.

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I think the girl in the first photo has a lovely firgure

I could have a great time with her :smile:

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Original post by bloomblaze

I think the girl in the first photo has a lovely firgure

I could have a great time with her :smile:

shame a lot of people don't think like you :smile:

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username91207

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I'm a size 8/10 with a little bit of a belly and chunky legs but I run 3 times a week and am looking at training for next year's London marathon... Yet my friend is the same height, does no exercise at all but is a size 14, because all her weight is on her belly and her legs are super slim. When clothed we look pretty much the same size.

Women carry their weight in different places and that affects whether they look good slightly larger or not.

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guppygould

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I'll be really honest with this. I'm not very fussy with personal attributes! -beggars can't be choosers! But it would put me off if a girl had a body fat above 25 or 30%.

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Pride

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I'm not going to answer the OP's question directly, but I thought I'd add my two cents.

I think plus size is a very vague way to describe a woman's size. Some say it means fat. I guess whenever I hear the phrase, I associate it with modelling. Plus size models are larger than your standard catwalk or catalogue model.

But I think that often plus size models tend to be quite 'normal' looking ie. they might not have incredibly skinny and long legs, may have slightly larger thighs and arms, more fat around the tummy etc. I had a quick look on the ASOS website. They have a plus size range. Here's 3 'plus size' models for example:

I do think they are wearing relatively flattering dresses, or at least, they attempt to hide their imperfections well. But I don't think many guys would think they were too fat for them to consider dating. Maybe. Yet, plus size could just be a nice way of describing someone much larger than these models.

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Jebedee

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Original post by Tyrion_Lannister

It's not bone density, it's frame size. I have a tiny frame, really little wrists, ankles etc, and I look normal and average at size 6/8. I don't look "skinny". Other people have much larger frames, and are just wider than me, even though they might actually be thinner.

Also while size 18 isn't slim, you don't have to be morbidly obese to be size 18. You can be anything from chubby to huge, depends on the person

Sorry but there is no way someone who is on anything near a sensible diet would be size 18. How big does somebody have to be before you will consider that person fat?

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alis-volatpropriis

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What size is plus size? Like seriously, people throw around the term "plus size" around, but what size constitutes as plus size?

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Original post by Jebedee

Sorry but there is no way someone who is on anything near a sensible diet would be size 18. How big does somebody have to be before you will consider that person fat?

I have a sensible diet and I'm a size 16-18 :rolleyes:

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Ggmu!

No, because it isn't attractive.

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Ggmu!

Original post by donutaud15

I have a sensible diet and I'm a size 16-18 :rolleyes:

No offence, but so you say.

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Jebedee

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Original post by donutaud15

I have a sensible diet and I'm a size 16-18 :rolleyes:

You have donut in your name so understand my scepticism! :biggrin:

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Ggmu!

Before any fat people want sympathy, try being ugly.

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Original post by Jebedee

You have donut in your name so understand my scepticism! :biggrin:

I actually do hate donuts. I also have 15 in my name but doesn't mean I'm 15. :rolleyes:

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