Instagram Users Fight Body Shaming

O Magazine is getting a crash course in body positivity after an Instagram user posted a quote that suggested a summer staple, the crop top, only belongs in the closets of certain women. On July 7, Tamar Anitai, a writer based in Brooklyn, posted a picture on Instagram of an advice column from the magazine which explained you could only "pull off" a crop top, "If (and only if!) you have a flat stomach."

Anitai flagged the advice for #bodyshaming and inspired fellow fashion blogger Sarah Conley to create the hashtag #RocktheCrop, which encourages Instagram users of all body types to post their best crop top selfie to clearly illustrate to O that a flat stomach is not required. The magazine has apologized in the wake of the hashtag movement and the coverage of it, telling Buzzfeed news, "We support, encourage and empower all women to look great, feel confident, and live their best lives — in this case, we could have expressed it better. We appreciate the feedback and will be more mindful going forward."' O's swift and respectful response is a far cry from the sorry not sorry party line of Protein World's body shaming subway ads. It seems like we might be moving toward media listening to what their audience wants as far as body acceptance. At the very least, it's nice to see that no amount of advice will keep confident women from rocking their crop tops this summer.

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Eff that I CAN rock a crop top! Pffft! #effyourbeautystandards #rockthecrop #plussize #bbw

A photo posted by Edee (@biggerintexas83) on Jul 9, 2015 at 7:56am PDT

@oprahmagazine said that only those with flat stomachs can pull off crop tops. Oh. ? Here's to you O Mag. ?? #rockthecrop

A photo posted by ? Lanise Beavers ? (@laniserrr) on Jul 9, 2015 at 7:25am PDT

As a plus size women, I've been told and/or felt that I had to cover up....those clothes aren't meant for you or simply we don't want you here. The ignorance in this statement is ridiculous. Wear what the hell you want ✊?✌?️ #rockthecrop I have plenty of them ?

A photo posted by ?new.pg.? (@slayyy_blvd) on Jul 9, 2015 at 8:02am PDT

SMELL YA LATER, #OMagazine! #pullingoffacroptop #rockthecrop #iwearwhatiwant #plusmodel #plusfashion

A photo posted by genna_p (@gracemachine32) on Jul 9, 2015 at 8:25am PDT

So @oprahmagazine thinks that you can only wear a crop top if you have a flat stomach. I'm here to tell you not to buy into that bullshit. Just a friendly reminder that people trying to sell you their idea of "sexy" or "flattering" are making a lot of money off of your insecurities... That they themselves created within you, without your permission, and continue to perpetuate so you will keep buying, keep reading for tips on how to appear more socially acceptable, or keep looking for that miracle product that will keep you young and desirable. This is not the only atrocity you will see in a magazine today or tomorrow, but do yourself a favor: avoid them at all costs. There's not a problem with your body, there's a problem with society. The importance of "flattering" is a social construct we need to demolish. If you want to "pull off" a crop top, make sure you fit these guidelines... 1) You want to wear a crop top. 2) Put a crop top on your body. Go forth and #rockthecrop and fuck what anyone else thinks. Trust me, being content in the skin you are in will do more for you than any diet ever could. #bodypositive #croptopsareforeveryone #dietindustrydropout

A photo posted by kae (@babecityusa) on Jul 9, 2015 at 6:27am PDT

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