The Hilarious but Eye-Opening Video That Proves "Nude" Isn't a Color
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It's been a long time coming, but the fashion world is finally realizing something that should have been blatantly obvious: "nude" is not a color, especially when it comes to clothes. Everyone's skin tone is a different shade, making it impossible for fashion and beauty products to universally match everyone. To drive this point home, four different women from BuzzFeed tried on lipstick, bras, leotards, and tights that were being promoted as nude. The result? A hilarious and eye-opening video that you'll find ahead. It's time for a change, brands and designers. We're ready — are you?
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The Video Opened With This Hilarious Statement
"I feel like it's Yeezy season and I have arrived."
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But Then the Women Were Asked to Define Nude
"It's nothing," said one woman, while another responded, "Nude is not an option for a black woman."
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First up Was Trying on Nude Lipstick
Nude Embrace by Maybelline.
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"I probably won't be embracing it."
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The Result?
"Oh, I don't like it . . . "
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Then It Was Time For a Nude Bra
This one's from Forever 21.
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As Expected, It Wasn't "Nude"
"This needs to be about three shades darker."
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"I should look like a nipple-less human being."
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Next up Was a Leotard
From American Apparel.
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The Reactions Were Mixed
"This is beige! Like a beige paint on the wall at like your grandma's house."
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"The bodysuit is mad cute."
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One woman said she felt pretty naked, but she finished up with "I feel f*king fabulous in it!" Another pointed out the obvious: "It doesn't match my skin tone."
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Then, a Grandma-Favorite Appeared
Nude tights from Leggs.
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No One Was Feeling Them
"These are actually great — if I were 78."
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"Who did this? Who did this?!"
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They Brought Up Bad Dancing-School Memories
"I always thought it was extremely weird that we had to wear nude tights and none of us were that color."
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And Agreed That The Tights Were Pointless
"I think if I really wanted nude panty hose, my best bet would be to get some plastic wrap and wrap it around my legs."
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But the Official Definition Was the Worst
Merriam-Webster defines nude as, "Having no clothes on, of or involving people who have no clothes on, and having the color of a white person's skin." Yep, you read the last one right.
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Everyone Was Confused
"These definitions don't make sense."
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And the End Was Very Inspiring
"Nude should not be a color in fashion. It's making women feel like they're abnormal. I love my skin tone. I love my shade of brown. And I shouldn't be made to feel bad about that." Yes! We completely agree.