43 minutes ago, Vee said:

I totally agree. But I think the easiest solution is what needed to be done several years ago: Write her and Maxie out.

Since she also has some problems with absenteeism I think they could make a case for her own health & well-being that she needs to stop trying to work & instead get completely well & then they'll see about writing her back in. 

43 minutes ago, Vee said:

The UK/European/Aussie soaps don't seem nearly as afraid of heavier women - Neighbours has several, I believe, or at least mature ones. Eastenders has Kat and Sharon whose weight has fluctuated. It's the US that has difficulty. But none of those foreign soaps dress their women the way Genie is dressed, namely terribly yet again. Anyway, this feels tacky to itemize but there you are.

And in the US there have been instances where actresses have been told to lose weight.

It's not even like Maxie/KS are super big or that large. She seems normal or on the lower end of plus size.  But we are being bamboozled by GH to think it's all fine and good.  Nothing wrong with her size but her clothes are an absolute disaster.  They wouldn't dress Liz or Sam like this.

7 minutes ago, carolineg said:

It's not even like Maxie/KS are super big or that large. She seems normal or on the lower end of plus size.  But we are being bamboozled by GH to think it's all fine and good.  Nothing wrong with her size but her clothes are an absolute disaster.  They wouldn't dress Liz or Sam like this.

No they wouldn't. These are probably the best Maxie looks in the past six months, and one is a repeat:

2022 had some good looks, too:

10 hours ago, Vee said:

I totally agree. But I think the easiest solution is what needed to be done several years ago: Write her and Maxie out.

I agree.  Or find an actress that is willing to dress appropriately.  Again, I may be totally out of line, but most workplaces have dress codes or uniforms.  I don't know why wardrobe can't give KS a few options that are workable and let her pick.  Most woman in the world are closer to Maxie's size than Sam's and manage to dress themselves.  I get that she's on tv and it's a different set of standards but she is actively making herself look worse.

Maxie just needs a break in general.  She used to be a fun, quirky character that was enjoyable and now she's a chore to watch.

9 hours ago, Liberty City said:

No they wouldn't. These are probably the best Maxie looks in the past six months, and one is a repeat:

2022 had some good looks, too:

I remember really liking that black dress on her in the second picture a lot.  The blazer looks nice too.  I know the show used to throw Brooklyn/AS in big, boxy jackets after the actress gave birth, but I actually think blazers would work for Maxie and her job.

21 minutes ago, carolineg said:

I remember really liking that black dress on her in the second picture a lot.  The blazer looks nice too.  I know the show used to throw Brooklyn/AS in big, boxy jackets after the actress gave birth, but I actually think blazers would work for Maxie and her job.

And blazers are a thing today. So the show would be able to get plenty & in different colors, etc. And, the Costume guy would love that since like I said Genie just likes her black blazer & Richard at DAYS gets to have all the fun with Dee & her many (blazer) colors. GH would love to put Maxie in many blazers!! This could be a fan campaign. 

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17 minutes ago, carolineg said:

I remember really liking that black dress on her in the second picture a lot.  The blazer looks nice too.  I know the show used to throw Brooklyn/AS in big, boxy jackets after the actress gave birth, but I actually think blazers would work for Maxie and her job.

Blazers would do WONDERS for Maxie. Fashionable, yet comfortable enough for her work at Deception... instead of grandma sweaters (which I don't hate... but don't always need to see them).

7 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

Blazers would do WONDERS for Maxie. Fashionable, yet comfortable enough for her work at Deception... instead of grandma sweaters (which I don't hate... but don't always need to see them).

Yup.  It's the loose fitting blouses she wears that are unflattering.  Shapeless garments make her look bigger than she is.  KS probably doesn't want to define her shape, but it would help.  She looks like a big piece of voluminous fabric with legs some days.  But I feel tacky making fun of her at this point.  I think everyone understands what I am trying to say with this.

5 hours ago, carolineg said:

Yup.  It's the loose fitting blouses she wears that are unflattering.  Shapeless garments make her look bigger than she is.  KS probably doesn't want to define her shape, but it would help.  She looks like a big piece of voluminous fabric with legs some days.  But I feel tacky making fun of her at this point.  I think everyone understands what I am trying to say with this.

I don't think anyone misunderstands. I think everyone knows when it is coming out of caring. 

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Kristen has a huge butt. It can’t be hidden, even when she wears the slimming black. The costume designer, Shawn Reeves does not dress her well. Her big butt always seems to be on display. 

Donate some of Brooklyn's blazers to Maxie lol

54 minutes ago, TEdgeofNight said:

Kristen has a huge butt. It can’t be hidden, even when she wears the slimming black. The costume designer, Shawn Reeves does not dress her well. Her big butt always seems to be on display. 

I disagree.  It's probably disgusting to talk about this girl's body like this, but KS is very top heavy.  She carries her weight in her top half not the bottom.  

7 minutes ago, carolineg said:

I disagree.  It's probably disgusting to talk about this girl's body like this, but KS is very top heavy.  She carries her weight in her top half not the bottom.  

Exactly. One post here is not like the others. Petite women who have bosoms look matronly & are top heavy.

15 minutes ago, carolineg said:

I disagree.  It's probably disgusting to talk about this girl's body like this, but KS is very top heavy.  She carries her weight in her top half not the bottom.  

I disagree. I’ve seen her scenes and all I see is fat butt. I don’t see top heavy at all. The costume designer does her no favors. 

14 minutes ago, TEdgeofNight said:

I disagree. I’ve seen her scenes and all I see is fat butt. I don’t see top heavy at all. The costume designer does her no favors. 

I don't know what to say.  I started this conversation so I'll finish it.  KS isn't fat.  Nothing about her physically is wrong.  The dressing choices are bad.  The end. Her "huge" butt isn't the problem at all.  I have apparently circled back on my entire rant because fat shaming for no reason is just mean.  I am top heavy with skinny legs.  I was just saying it really matters how you style yourself because it's not the easiest body to style.

I have worked in high end fashion my entire life so I am not just talking at random about this.