Women's Fashion And Cosmetics The fashion industry makes up a large part of our economy. Ten billion dollars a year is spent on cosmetics and skin-care products alone. Some may think that these fashions and products help raise the self-esteem of women and make them more successful. However, success is not based on appearance. We are judged by our hard work and achievements. Women's fashion and cosmetics serve to imprison women rather than liberate them. Make-up is money and time consuming, billboard images send out false portraits and high-fashion footwear is costly health wise and economically. A considerable amount of time