After reading an article on The Insiders Website, I became very disgusted with retailers in America. Due to the economic recession, fashion options for plus size Americans are getting fewer by the day. Well-known brands including Ellen Tracy and Ann Taylor have eliminated or downsized production. Department stores like Bloomingdale’s have decreased space for the collections or even dropped them. I think this is horrible. Taking into consideration the fact an average American woman weighs 164 pounds and is a size 14, there are so many customers abandoned by retailers. Eventually the average American woman won’t be able to shop in national retailers, due to the lack of offering plus sizes.
Some national retail chains have taken the plus size lines out of the store, and only offer them online. Ann Taylor, Banana Republic and Old Navy have moved their larger sizes to e-commerce only. Saks still offers six plus-size brands in its stores but suggests more than 20 on its Web site. I like shopping online, however, I really like shopping in the store because I can try the items on. And what about last minute shopping, that cant be done online! This topic makes me furious! I guess since I'm not between the size of 0-12 I don't deserve to shop in the store!
Some national retail chains have taken the plus size lines out of the store, and only offer them online. Ann Taylor, Banana Republic and Old Navy have moved their larger sizes to e-commerce only. Saks still offers six plus-size brands in its stores but suggests more than 20 on its Web site. I like shopping online, however, I really like shopping in the store because I can try the items on. And what about last minute shopping, that cant be done online! This topic makes me furious! I guess since I'm not between the size of 0-12 I don't deserve to shop in the store!
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