The Fashion Industry Has a Plus-Size Problem. These Women Want to Fix It

Glamour ^ | August 26, 2019 | Lindsay Schallon

[2ndDivisionVet]

Marilyn Monroe was a size 14.

[WASCWatch]

A size 14 when Marilyn Monroe was alive is more like a size 8-10 today.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Sizing has changed since then?

[jarwulf]

If I want to see fat chicks I can take a walk to the local McD’s

[2ndDivisionVet]

Wal-Mart is chock full of them. At 315lbs I was amazed how many women and girls were bigger than me.

[metmom]

A low carb diet is a good start.

[ArcadeQuarters]

> and I also had recently gained 60 pounds.

That’s not a fashion problem. Eat fresh vegetables, avoid high calorie toppings, stick to lean meat and take a walk once in a while. Problem solved.

[2ndDivisionVet]

I can’t stand lean meat. Fat is flavor is a saying for chefs and cooks around the world.

[mindburglar]

“and I also had recently gained 60 pounds.”

Poof! Just like that.

[ronniesgal]

well i have been told at size 6 is plus size so this is encouraging.

[Enterprise]

"Oh, I'm not very hungry. I'll just have a salad."

[a fool in paradise]

>>another flat-out told me I needed to “dress better.”

Such is the life working for a fashion publication.

[a fool in paradise]

Here I thought you made that graphic to shame these women and no, we are being sold muumuus as the next fashion trend.

Meanwhile it’s still okay to fat shame dad bods.

[a fool in paradise]

from the article: “Plus-size women represent 68% of shoppers”

sounds like obesity is a big problem

[a fool in paradise]

Also from the article:

First off cut or ripped jeans haven't been new or edgy since the Ramones first wore them as a stage uniform starting in 1974.

Also, if you're plus size, it's best not to draw attention to fabric busting at the seams like this.

[a fool in paradise]

I notice in this article the terms “fatphobic” and “straight-size”.

so is fat the new gay?

[Enterprise]

Fat Albert’s sister? Fat Shakwanda?

[a fool in paradise]

I looked at the photos of the supposed fashion consultants and don’t see from where they are in a position to advise others on how to dress “in style”.

[a fool in paradise]

Cosplaya?

It's like a cross between a scuba diving suit and fetish wear.

[Enterprise]

YIKES! Where’s the exit!