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dawsongirl · 03-05-2002, 05:31 PM

In general, who do you think is more vain about their looks/appearance, men or women?

Bootsy Whoosh · 03-05-2002, 06:36 PM

Well, confining my viewpoint to America only I would say that currently, things have almost leveled out.

Historically, of course, women in America obsessed about their looks more. However, I don't think they were motivated by pure vanity, but moreso by the idea that they would be socially isolated or rejected if they didn't conform to the prevailing beauty norm. In fact, on average, I would say that most people who worry about looking good aren't motivated by pure vanity, but of course some are.

Nowadays, I think both women and men obsess almost equally about their looks. Finally men are having to deal with the pressures of seeing finely sculpted muscles nearly everywhere they look, and I know just as many men as women who worry about their physique. And I see more and more women who wear what they find comfortable, instead of always wearing form-fitting clothes.

MJFfan · 03-05-2002, 08:12 PM

I think it's about equal... it seems almost everyone worrie about how they look!

Mossopp · 03-08-2002, 02:10 PM

I agree with Bootsy. Women definately used to worry about their appearance more than men but I reckon it's about equal now.
Personally, as long as my hair looks ok, I don't bother that much with my appearance. I can say with absolute certainty that I am probably the only female on the planet who has never, ever worn make-up!

F*O*L 1988 · 03-08-2002, 05:34 PM

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Originally posted by Mossopp
I can say with absolute certainty that I am probably the only female on the planet who has never, ever worn make-up!

Your not alone, Mossopp, neither have I!

dawsongirl · 03-08-2002, 06:10 PM

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Originally posted by Mossopp
I can say with absolute certainty that I am probably the only female on the planet who has never, ever worn make-up!

I wear eye makeup everyday, but I hate foundation. My skin is so damn oily that the foundation will become all greasy and disgusting. Can't remember the last time I wore the stuff. That and lipstick. It dries out my lips and I end up chewing it off.

MJFfan · 03-08-2002, 07:41 PM

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Originally posted by Mossopp
I can say with absolute certainty that I am probably the only female on the planet who has never, ever worn make-up!

I only wear makeup when I'm in a play!

03-05-2002, 05:31 PM	#1
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Bootsy Whoosh Storms abrewin'... Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: The Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 2,104	Well, confining my viewpoint to America only I would say that currently, things have almost leveled out. Historically, of course, women in America obsessed about their looks more. However, I don't think they were motivated by pure vanity, but moreso by the idea that they would be socially isolated or rejected if they didn't conform to the prevailing beauty norm. In fact, on average, I would say that most people who worry about looking good aren't motivated by pure vanity, but of course some are. Nowadays, I think both women and men obsess almost equally about their looks. Finally men are having to deal with the pressures of seeing finely sculpted muscles nearly everywhere they look, and I know just as many men as women who worry about their physique. And I see more and more women who wear what they find comfortable, instead of always wearing form-fitting clothes.
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03-05-2002, 08:12 PM	#3
MJFfan I love Family Ties! Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 01, 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 324	I think it's about equal... it seems almost everyone worrie about how they look!
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03-08-2002, 02:10 PM	#4
Mossopp asleep at the wheel Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 30, 2000 Location: Helensburgh, Scotland Posts: 3,726	I agree with Bootsy. Women definately used to worry about their appearance more than men but I reckon it's about equal now. Personally, as long as my hair looks ok, I don't bother that much with my appearance. I can say with absolute certainty that I am probably the only female on the planet who has never, ever worn make-up!
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