Trashy or Trendy?

In regards to our RCS 362 class, there has been much debate and talk over what the American culture will become in the year 2050. The idea may seem a little too early for many, however after reading the article “Unbearably trampy back-to school clothes,” by Emily Yoff, it really had me wonder what the world will be like in the future.
Also, more than half the television commercials (98%) are being advertized towards young children between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. I agree with the article “Unbearably trampy back-to school clothes” in that I have seen many preteen girls wearing clothes which show more skin than Britney Spears. I think it is terrible that these young girls are being persuaded by the media to dress inappropriate for their age. Just watch television or look at “Seventeen” magazine and you will see teen idols with revealing skimpy clothing posing in sexy positions. More and more clothing lines are jumping on the band wagon to make these provocative clothes and flood them in department store shelves. The Limited Too even makes padded bras for six year olds, and Playboy bunny symbols are showing up on girls clothes.
It seems the older I get, these clothes appear on younger and younger girls. What is going to happen in 20 years from now? Are 12 year old girls going to be walking around topless and 5 year olds wearing thongs? I believe some clothing designers can make clothes that are still “cool” but more modest. Girls should feel like they can be themselves and have a choice of what clothes they want to wear to portray themselves. Girls should be girls, and feel like they should not advertize themselves for sex. I believe that if the media begins to show respect for the young girls and tell them you can be beautiful with just the way you are, then I feel more and more young girls will be happy and have a better experience shopping. This will enable them to spend more money and even their parents will be willing to purchase more clothing.

Elizabeth