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As many have said before me, outer and inner beauty both have their times and their places.
Unfortunately, the first thing almost anyone will notice when they first meet another person is how they look, how they carry themselves, whether or not they make appropriate eye contact, etc. Also, let's face it: no one wants to be anywhere near people who smell, haven't washed their hair in days, or who seem to see their hot-pink-and-neon-orange clothing as fashionable. The "true beauty is inner beauty" campaign, of course, started because of the empty-headed-trend-followers, not the truly fashionable people, but those who would stop breathing if so-and-so magazine said breathing was 'out'. I agree that it has gotten rather out of hand, and many regard "girly" girls (and guys who're interested in fashion, too) as bubble heads with no brains or common sense. We can not, however, ignore the original purpose of this 'campaign': to show that outer beauty with no substance is just like having a plastic Barbie doll. A good balance of looks and brains is important, but too many think that one or the other is more important. It IS possible, though, to look nice and be nice, even if you aren't the cutest (handsomest) or the brightest. Just takes balance. Blegh, I rambled without any sense... |
I think the fact that the way in which you dress yourself reflects your personality is what causes judgment. Personally I'd rather be with someone that has a great personality [I guess what could be called 'inner beauty'] with okay looks than someone that's jaw-droppingly gorgeous with a bland personality.
And inner beauty is only overrated because of the overrated-ness of outer beauty. Well, in my opinion, anyways. |
If I'm understanding this correctly, they both matter.
Then again, I'm not going to judge people for their outer beauty ( or lack of it as the case may be) on factors beyond their control. I value good looks in myself, though I am not terribly fashion conscious. I hated being underweight and I always felt like I was going around with part of myself missing. Now I look in the mirror...Are my hips sticking up too much?...Where's that nice weight gain I tried so hard for?. |
inner beauty is more important than outer beauty. outer beauty, you don't have a choice about. but you have a choice about who to be as a person on the inside. so one should be judged on one's choices rather than one's appearance.
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Both are nice.
People who say that looks do not matter crack me up because its human nature to not wanna be with someone you find unattractive. But then you have the saying that "Love is blind", thus making the person attractive to you. Outer looks are not everything, but they are a major bonus, especially in this day&age when so many things are based off looks (Where you work to things people do for you.) I think inner beauty is better though, and it makes the outside beautiful too. |
Outer beauty doesn't last forever, but mostly, if I see someone say "oh, I don't care what they look on the outside, only their inner beauty." That is so not true, especially when people say that. If you look a certain way you're more prone to get what you want. However, if you want it to last, that's where the inner beauty's the more important part.
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Inner beauty is what matters most, but if you say 'Well, if someone really loves me they will love me even if I look gross.' So you do nothing to look at all attractive.
You walk past someone who is perfect for you, and they really would truly love you for yourself, no matter what you look like. Problem is, they don't know you. All they see is you and your indifferent manner of dressing and your possible lack on confidence. Don't you say 'nu uuhuhuhuhuh i never ever eber stoertype!!!!!11!1' Because you do. Everyone does. It's called a first impression. People who take care of themselves, and try to have outer beauty will probably have a better chance of wanting to be talked to. Talking makes it a whole lot easier to be familiar with someone. I didn't used to take care of the way I looked, I thought I was ugly and I thought that if anyone ever loved me, they would love the inner beauty me. It's not that easy. Not impossible, no, but really not as fun. Now I take care to look my best and I feel better about myself, I was always pretty (I doon't mean this in a snooty way), I just didn't care to believe it. And now I have a sweet boyfriend who really does love me for who I am. I don't think things would've turned out the same if I would've kept on waiting for someone to use their x-ray vision through my soul and sweep me away. So outer beauty really does matter. |
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