I came across this article the other day that I thought was really interesting. Artists went back and drew in realistic proportions for several Disney princesses, and they all look great! I think the realistic human body is much more beautiful than the body portrayed with no waist at all. Seeing the pictures side by side is fascinating too. You don't realize how unrealistic their waistlines are until you compare them with what a normal waistline looks like.
I think drawing Disney characters with a realistic waistline would also help the characters be more relatable to young viewers. It may also help with self-image by giving little girls an accurate idea of what an average body looks like.
Read it! It's fascinating. :)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/30/disney-princess-real-waistline_n_6076634.html
I saw this too! And they did look fabulous with real waistlines. It's disturbing to look at their tiny ones in comparison to their necks... ugh.
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