In the way they portray outer beauty, rom-coms feel tethered to their fairy tale roots. Even if the leading lady isn’t an actual princess, she needs to look, talk, and behave like one. This genre has a lot to say about a woman’s size, style, and decorum—and how those traits help or hinder her chances at finding love.

Listen in for discussion of the rom-coms with the best wardrobes (Clueless), the most under-appreciated May-December love stories (Murphy’s Romance), the most deceptive and self-guided makeovers (She’s All That and My Big Fat Greek Wedding), and the best use of Dolly Parton since 9 to 5 (Dumplin’).

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