A Magazine for Tweens Featuring Story With Swimsuit Tips Is Being Accused of Body-Shaming

A magazine for tween girls has sparked outrage for publishing a feature called Which Swimsuit Best Suits You? It was offering adult-like tips on choosing bathing suits based on size and curves, unleashing a body shaming backlash.

Girls who are “curvy” on top, for instance, were advised in the latest issue of Discovery Girls to go for a one-piece with other side cutouts or ties to draw attention to elsewhere. Big block patterns were offered for those rounder in the middle.

The Los Altos-based magazine is aimed at 8- to 12-year-olds.

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