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ELI5:Why do some people look "good" fat, and others look "bad" fat?

Kind of a strange question, but I feel like some people get fat and look okay, whereas other people get fat and look terrible.

Does it have to do with the allocation of where the fat is stored? Does it have to do with the person's natural looks? 

I'm asking because I'm a decent looking person, but I feel like when I gain a little weight I look terrible. Then when I see people who are visibly fatter than me they don't look too bad. Is this all in my head?

Thanks in advance.
gpt
Confidence goes a long way in this respect. If you feel less confident when you gain weight, you'll feel like you look less attractive. As for others, the ones that look good to you are likely not only confident but also dress for their body in a way that is flattering. Personal grooming goes a long way, too.

Different people have different body shapes, too, and society has deemed some more attractive than others. For example, there's the classic female hour glass that is largely considered the sexiest of female shapes because bigger hips are a sign of fertility. For men, even if they have a heavier midsection, having muscular arms and shoulders tend to make them more attractive because it is a sign of strength. That attraction is partly influenced human nature (the desire to survive and reproduce) and partly by traditional gender roles, but still very present today in determining what society deems attrative. 

In the end, it's all about working with what you've got.