Extended sizing does not account for the plus-size body shape, which might have a rounder stomach or larger thighs, not just longer legs and arms.) They heard consumers’ demands for price parity in ...

“Societal pressures on retailers to incorporate an increased body diversity that fully represents their consumer base of society with an average dress size of 14 to 16 and BMI of 26.5 is likely ...

Anti-fat bias permeates the fashion world: a recent Aerie ad claimed, “Sexy is an energy, NOT a body type,” without featuring any plus-size models; a New York Times list of 2023’s Most ...

The plus sized model metrics averaged a height of 69 inches, bust 40 in., waist 43 in., hips 46 in, and dress size 14.

Plus-size travelers are going viral on social media, demanding more body-inclusive changes be made in the hospitality and travel industries. Full-figure fashion influencer Stephanie Nadia, 33 ...

While these all represent wins for the plus size community at large, the models are overwhelmingly hourglass-shaped and smaller than the average American woman, who wears a size 16/18.