Spandex

In the past fashion was dictated by the fashion houses, by Hollywood, by the buyers and designers for the high street stores. But as the choices became ever more varied young people started to fashion themselves. Youth culture, peer pressure, the desire to belong, to a special, different or new group or trend brought new ideas. More often than not popular music was the driving force – from 1970’s Disco Fever, through to Punk Rock and onto Hip-Hop. Disco fever, Punk and also Goth brought with it,…

Women were expected to be waifish, extremely thin, with translucent skin, and be androgynous. They were also expected to be small and slim framed this was often achieved through the use of a spandex corset. Women were unathletic in physique opting for an excessively thin physique with and a body appearance yet you were to have large breasts. Kate Moss influenced the body image of the 1990s as she was pale, withdrawn and thin. Slouchy jeans…

After the second world war, women’s clothing took a different direction from the slim figured clothing of the 20s and 30s, and the dull colors of the 40s. Ready-to-wear garments became available, and standardized sizing was created. Women could access high-end clothing off the rack. Now that materials didn’t have to be rationed for the war, clothing became more detailed and brightly colored. Christian Dior’s “New Look” pioneered the cinched waist and round hip hourglass figure that accentuated…

Every step strained my burning muscles. I gulped for breath but received no air. Sweat dripped into my eyes. I felt no pain; I couldn't feel anything. I could hear cheering audiences drift as I passed. Mud clung onto my legs as if the substance took the role as a leech. I ignored gravity and lunged forward. All while the only thought I could form was why am I doing this? I started cross-country in September. My parents insisted I do a fall sport, and cross-country seemed the perfect sport for…

felt a hand in mine, pulling me into the light. I looked up at the friendly face and held on for dear life. People say that heroes are role models. Someone who save lives. Not all heroes are like that, but mine is. Cassidy Daugherty may not wear a spandex costume or fly around town, but that’s not what I find important. A real hero is someone who jumps in and saves you, even if they don’t know what monster you’re facing, and that’s exactly what she did. About a year ago, it seemed like nothing…

Does the World Need a Hero? Gandalf, a character in J.R.R Tolkien’s book The Hobbit, once said, “Saruman believes it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. I found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay… small acts of kindness and love.” Acts of love and kindness, make ordinary people the heroes of the world. The definition of a hero is a person, typically a man, who is admired or…

Up Up, and Away Simeon M.Washington Lone Star College-Cy Fair English 1302-5020 Professor Larsen Abstract This essay discusses the increasing popularity of superheroes, reviews the history of superheroes, and answers the question many individuals have been asking, what makes these "superheroes so appealing including the history of superheroes, how they provide people a sense of safety, embrace diversity and team work and have cool costumes. Up, Up, and Away…

They come in different styles. Whether you like them in neon pink or prefer the more classical black, there are just a variety of colors and designs to choose from. Plus, they are made from different fabrics. Like Spandex, Lycra, CoolMax, nylon, polyester, and wool, providing plenty of options for those who might have skin reactions to certain types of fibers. List of Disadvantages of Compression Socks 1. They can be too tight for some. Because compression socks…

include showing off in front of an audience. The first difference, the dress attire, is one of the biggest differences. For dancers, it is required to wear a specific color of tights or panyhose, a black leotard or a tight fitted tank top with black spandex shorts. It is also necessary to wear the correct shoes to the correct class, like pointe shoes or ballet slippers for ballet and jazz shoes for jazz. To complete the look for dancers who are women, they are to always have their hair in a…

known by his flashy appearance, his terrible social skills, and his egotistical attitude. The show-off is usually a fit male in his twenties; he always comes to the gym wearing a tank top to display his deep tan and a pair of unrealistically tight spandex shorts. He is heavily built and all of his muscles are well defined. However, he is a complete blockhead with poor social skills. He seldom talks to another soul and always works out by himself. The show-off frequently ignores the greetings and…