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Prejudice in the fashion industry: How fashion discriminates against plus-size women 11 Articles

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    by Angela S. Young

    The fashion industry vs. the plus-size gal Does prejudice exist in the fashion industry? Well, duh! Of course it does. Any but the most naive know that the fashion industry is fraught with prejudice and messages definin...read more

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    by A. Kelly-Anderson PhD

    Is there really prejudice in the fashion industry against big, beautiful women? I believe it is a matter of perception. If a woman wears plus sizes and generally lives life in sweat pants and one of her old maternity tops,...read more

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    by Yvonne Richman

    Historically, fashion has always been strange to some degree because it is a form of artistic expression. And artistic expression is always controversial to someone. But "Fashion" isn't just clothing, it both represents as...read more

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    by Jessi Mills

    When is the last time you saw a plus-size model walking down the runway at a high-fashion showcase? Me, never. All I see are these waif-thin girls who look like they haven't eaten in a year. As to what they are wearing......read more

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    by Kimberly Ruzich

    The fashion industry is nothing more than a pompous, elitest group of snobs who dictate what we all should look like, and in doing so, how we should feel if we cannot attain these impossble goals. I submit that the top fas...read more

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    by yackity yack

    Has anyone ever seen a really nice blouse or dress for a 24 to 28 sized woman that actually looked interesting and was at a reasonable price? I consistently fail to find clothes that accommodate my shape. And, my shape...read more

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    by Pat Washburn

    If you're a plus-sized woman, this is what you find when you shop for clothes: * Clothes that are upsized versions of "skinny" fashions, not designs made to fit and flatter your body. * A small department at the back of...read more

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    by Elizabeth Lewis

    I am a plus size woman and I get really annoyed when you go into some stores and all you can find is size 8, 10 and 12 is the biggest. As soon as you walk through the door. The assistant who has just got out of nappys, is ...read more

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    by Stephanie L. Bryant

    I don't think that fashion necessarily discriminates against plus size women as much as they use to. Being a non skinny woman myself, I know that I am not gonna find suitable clothes at some cheap place like Walmart. But t...read more

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    by Ann Sandra

    80% of the clothing available in large sizes 20 and up are made for one reason. To SELL. The designs are based on the current trends set for the average size consumer. Reproduced to fit the rest of us with not much thought...read more

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    by Kirsty O'Lone

    The fashion industry does discriminate against plus size women, but not as much as it used to. Almost all fashions are now available in plus sizes, and in fact many stores now specialize in plus size fashion. However many ...read more

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