{"id":5288,"date":"2024-03-23T17:01:07","date_gmt":"2024-03-23T15:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/?p=5288"},"modified":"2024-03-23T17:01:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T15:01:07","slug":"the-dangers-of-looking-your-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/?p=5288","title":{"rendered":"The dangers of looking your best"},"content":{"rendered":"

From fast fashion to excessive earrings, these trends might be harmful to your health says Naomi Braithwaite<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The perilous nature of some fashion items have a long history, from the potentially hazardous heights of stilettoes to the damaging constrictions imposed by the corset. But health-harming trends aren\u2019t a thing of the past.
\nFast fashion, the making and selling of cheap clothes with short lifespans at mass volumes, has become a notorious modern-day phenomenon.<\/u>
\nFast fashion might be cheap but its environmental costs are dear. The detrimental ecological effects of the consumer appetite for trend-driven disposable clothing are well known. But toxic clothing is a comparatively under-reported danger of consumers\u2019 continuing love affair with fast fashion.
\nAffordable, on-trend clothing is often made from synthetic materials that can irritate the skin. But throwaway fashion garments can also contain toxic chemicals including PFAS (synthetic chemicals used widely in consumer products from non-stick baking tins to clothes), azo dyes, phthalates and formaldehyde.
\nApproximately 8,000 synthetic chemicals are used in the fast fashion manufacturing process, with residues staying on the garments that we purchase. Azo dyes, for example, which are restricted in the EU, can be absorbed causing a range of reported health issues.
\nAnd there are other, perhaps more surprising, potential dangers lurking in your wardrobe too.
\nTrainers have become the most popular shoe style of the 21st-century, transcending fashion boundaries of gender, race and age. The trend for athleisure \u2013 buoyed by brand collaborations with hip-hop and pop stars such as Beyonc\u00e9, Rihanna and the pre-scandal Kanye West\u2019s ultra-successful Adidas Yeezy line \u2013 has increased consumer demand for footwear that\u2019s both comfortable and has cult status.
\nThis is a trend that shows no sign of going out of fashion: according to predictions, the global sneaker industry will be worth $100 billion by 2026. But how bad can it be to value comfort as well as style?
\nWearing trainers too much can lead to poor foot posture and the widening of feet, a condition that\u2019s impossible to reverse. The trend for platform trainers isn\u2019t much better: this style can be a painful strain on the feet and gait. And sock sneakers \u2013 trainers that look like thick, usually colourful socks with rubber soles attached \u2013 is the style most likely to lead to a sprained ankle.
\nThe best bet is to opt for athletic trainers that are designed to offer a supportive fit.<\/p>\n

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Fast fashion might be cheap but its environmental costs are dear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Waist trainers, brought into vogue this century by Kim Kardashian, are similar to the corsets and girdles of the past. They are designed to pull the wearer\u2019s waist in as tight as possible to achieve an eye-wateringly \u201csnatched\u201d look \u2013 TikTok speak for creating the illusion of a tiny, accentuated waist.
\nEndorsed by influential celebrities such as Nikki Minaj and Kylie Jenner, the waist trainer, if worn over a prolonged period, may help achieve a temporary hourglass figure. And like the corset, the waist trainer does seem to have some benefits \u2013 it may help improve posture, for example.
\nWaist trainers and similar shapewear can also give the appearance of significant weight loss. But any actual weight loss from wearing the item is most likely because of water loss through sweating and muscle atrophy \u2013 muscles in the core are used less while wearing waist-trainers, so long-term use can lead to muscle wastage.
\nAlso, the pressure exerted on the waist and internal organs can cause appetite loss. Perhaps unsurprisingly, prolonged wearing of waist trainers can result in gastrointestinal issues such as acid reflux and, in more extreme cases, the pressure on the diaphragm can cause respiratory problems.
\nIf that isn\u2019t enough, wearers of waist trainers and corsets may be at risk of fainting due to reduced oxygen.
\nThe emergence of the \u201cmob wife\u201d trend, with its aesthetic signifiers of fur coats, leopard prints and chunky gold jewellery, has also popularised weighty earrings. But the regular and prolonged wearing of heavy earrings can cause elongation and thinning of the earlobe, which in extreme cases can cause the lobe to split.
\nTo correct the damage caused by wearing excessively heavy or large earrings, lobe surgery has become one of the most common plastic surgery trends.
\nBut it is not just heavy earrings that you may need to be wary of. Large thin hoops, although seemingly lightweight, can get caught in hair and clothes. In 2023, a TikTok video of a woman showing the tear in her earlobe caused by a large hoop earring went viral, with over 1.3 million views.
\nLove them or hate them, the thong is a fashion classic. From showgirls at the World Fair in the 1930s to 2023\u2019s whale tail trend for wearing a thong peeking out from the waistband of clothing, these notorious items have been rubbing us the wrong way for almost a century.
\nRenowned for being uncomfortable, it\u2019s perhaps unsurprising that ill-fitting thongs can cause intimate irritation and chafing, especially if made from synthetic fabrics.
\nBut it\u2019s not all doom and gloom. Research has shown that a well-fitting thong made from natural fibres, alongside regular washing of underwear and scrupulous personal hygiene, can ensure thong-wearers enjoy their whale tails in comfort.
\nNaomi Braithwaite is Associate Professor in Fashion Marketing and Branding, Nottingham Trent University. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

– Fast fashion involves making and selling cheap clothes with short lifespans at mass volumes.
\n– Fast fashion has significant environmental costs and can contain toxic chemicals such as PFAS, azo dyes, phthalates, and formaldehyde.
\n– Approximately 8,000 synthetic chemicals are used in the fast fashion manufacturing process, with residues remaining on the garments.
\n– Azo dyes, restricted in the EU, can be absorbed through the skin, causing health issues.
\n– Trainers, popular for their comfort and style, can lead to poor foot posture and the widening of feet if worn excessively.
\n– Platform trainers can strain the feet and gait, while sock sneakers are most likely to lead to sprained ankles.
\n– Waist trainers, popularized by celebrities, can improve posture but may cause water loss, muscle atrophy, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, and fainting due to prolonged wear.
\n– Heavy earrings can cause elongation and thinning of the earlobe, potentially leading to splitting, with lobe surgery becoming a common corrective procedure.
\n– Large hoop earrings can get caught in hair and clothes, posing a risk of tearing the earlobe.
\n– Thongs can cause intimate irritation and chafing, especially if made from synthetic fabrics, but well-fitting thongs made from natural fibers can be comfortable if worn with good hygiene 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