The Great Torso Debate

Today my hairdresser made a comment about her daughter’s torso. She said it was a long one, and I laughed because it reminded me of a friend who’s obsessed with torsos. The truth is that torso length has never figured into my equation for judging other people. Fatness of the torso, yes. But length of the torso, no.

So how does one judge whether a torso is too short, too long or just right? Is this something that requires the eye of a Michelangelo or  da Vinci? Also, is it better to have a long or a short torso, or is it strictly a matter of proportion? My guess is that the longer the torso, the better the chances for more proportionate fat distribution. And if that’s the case, maybe I should consider having my torso lengthened. Why not? I’m already considering rib removal to shrink my waist.