Plus-size fashion: The 'dehumanising' experience of shopping above
The average Australian is getting closer to the fashion industry’s definition of ‘plus size’. But most retailers have been slow to cater to this growing market.
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What happened to plus-size?
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The plus-size fashion market is one of the most neglected sectors
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What really is plus-size fashion? Experts weigh in on the term's
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The 22 Most Frustrating Things About Being A Plus-Size Shopper
Once Shunned, Plus Sizes Embraced by Stores - WSJ
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Curvy influencers blast LA club for body discrimination
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The 22 Most Frustrating Things About Being A Plus-Size Shopper
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The Fashion Industry Has a Plus-Size Problem. These Women Want to
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I recently became plus size. Shopping for clothes shouldn't be
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Why Size Inclusivity Matters – Ponnopozz
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Lena Dunham debuts plus-size clothing collection up to size 26
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The 22 Most Frustrating Things About Being A Plus-Size Shopper
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The Fashion Industry Has a Plus-Size Problem. These Women Want to
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Study reveals most common complaints of plus-size fashion consumers