Reply To: Article In Jewish Press

Oomis1105:

“But we can and should encourage girls to make the most of what Hashem has given them. That doesn’t mean going overboard, but a little lipstick, blush, mascara, and other cosmetics to cover up acne scars, discolorations, etc. are a good thing. Carefully applied makeup is not the enemy, (especially when you are trying to catch the eye of some boy’s mother).”

Making the most of what hashem gave us does not fall under the umbrella of PLASTIC SURGERY. That is called “Hashem I don’t like what you gave me and therefore I’m going to change it”.

Again, I am not saying that she didn’t have some very valid points. Makeup and stylish clothing will take a girl a long way in shidduchim, but her “helpful suggestions” were anything but helpful. You say we should be concerned about Anorexia in shidduchim. You think reading an article like this doesn’t propel that thought in a young/insecure girl?!