As an adult, I like having the options of following what fashion trends I want and disgarding the rest. But, I'm 44 and I've been through the dorky unacceptable phase and have gotten to a point here I know my faults and assetts and can live with them. I also am not really concerned about impressing men. (Sure, it's nice when it happens, but it's not a motivator.)
I grew up as a coat hanger. I WAS model thin but that wasn't enough. I think the real problem is that most teens just find the grass is always greener with someone else's look. But, as an adult, I am happy I am not a coat hanger any more - except when certain fashions I want to wear need a coat hanger body.
As for tats, I love them when they are attractive. Tat boy on "Runway" has an awful tat. It highlights the fact that he doesn't have much of a chin - plus it's distracting. The only reason I haven't gotten a tat at this point in my life is that I can't make a permanent decision.
Thongs ARE comfortable with some items of clothing just as granny panties work best with others. I have choices and, damnit, I'm going to use them.
Sometimes, there's more to life than sex.