Not-so-skinnyitis

Sad you aren't as skinny as the typical North American model? Difficulty finding fitted shirts that fit your waist and don't space out between buttons at the boobs? Gotta do the hop-hop while slipping on a snug pair of jeans? Don't worry ladies, I'm on the same boat and believe it or not, we have a few advantages. Here are a few things you never thought about:

1) Pricey Push-ups

 Walk in La Senza and what do you see? First 2/3rds of the store is filled with +1 cup, +2 cup and +3 cup push up bras. Each glorious shiny breast holder (as i call them) is priced at a minimum of 30 dollars. Now as we all know, boobs are just sacks of fat that are strategically placed to look appealing. Considering the extra baggage we tend to have (in comparison to models' chests), there really is no need to add any more leverage than already supplied from the Almighty. Walk right on to the end of the store to the 5.99 Sale section! SCORE!

 2) The Thigh Tightener

 Just yesterday I was in the bus counting my change that I needed for the TTC. I was doing that along with a variety of other activities, including but not limited to shuffling through music, reading my Kindle and playing with my hair. Quite predictably, a loonie slips through my fingers and starts heading towards my lap. What do i do? Quickly slam my legs shut. The loonie had no choice but to patiently wait, jammed between my thighs, until i was ready to collect it. Now if I was model-skinny, it would have just slipped through the space between my legs and I'd be scrambling about the rest of the ride trying to find it. NO NEED FOR THAT SISTA! winning.

 3) Child Birth

 It's easier apparently. Not much more I can say about that but if the rumours are true, hurrah.

 4) Saris

 Is it just me or does it feel like they were made for curvy girls? They are just so nice on a woman with a shape! IMO saris were really not made for skinny model-like figures. no offense if that's your shape but trust me you have a ton shit more options in terms of clothing with your slim body! (Forever 21 was practically made for you) But saris are pretty much saved for the non-skinny ladies. Imagine Keira Knightly in a sari and now imagine Kim Kardashian. you KNOW the Kardashian with the badonkabutt is gonna look wayyyyyy better.

 5) The Indian Thumka

 It just looks better on a girl with hips. I'm sorry. I have no happy words for skinny girls in this category. Thumkas are awesome and only a woman with hips can rock them. Side note: Not sure what a Thumka is. dont wurrryy i gotchu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mXkbWKr5ovU#t=82s