It can be quite illuminating to realize that what we tend to think of as visually pleasing often isn’t some objective, cosmic standard, but just a set of attributes our society currently values. As you get old enough to see trends come and go, the things some people might find beautiful can, at times, baffle and confuse.
Someone asked “What is a typical beauty standard that never made sense to you?” and people shared the trends and norms they just don’t get. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to add your own thoughts in the comments below.
#41
No Hip dips. I once was in a changing room with a friend. She was talking about how much she hated her hip dips. I asked her what they were. Then i showed her mine were worse than hers. 15 year old me didn't understand then i still don't understand it now.
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14points
#42
Boys short hair. Girls long hair and makeup. Long hair needs a lot of care. This plus makeup makes it harder to just get up, shower, dress and go, depending on the type of hair you have. I always thought this was weird. Like a kind of way to make women less flexible.
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11points
#44
More of a trend than a beauty standard—I do not understand the “Old money” fashion trend that has been popular. Why do girls in their 20s and teens want to wear business casual to the bar.
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3points
