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Fashion has long been absent body diversity. Industry can pay lip service for size includedbut the recent fall 2022 runway shows (ahem, Valentine) tells a different story, with many major fashion houses continuing to tokenize plus size model.
Improvements in inclusivity are slowly happening, thanks to efforts from the large-scale community – including influencers like Kristine Thompson and Remi Bader and entrepreneurs and models like Ashley Graham and Gabi Gregg). However, much work needs to be done.
If you are someone with depth, you will understand firsthand how the fashion industry has historically been reluctant to deliver Style options, including for your frame. The market for curvy bridal wear is particularly sparse. Products rarely come in enlarged sizes and skinny women tend to dominate the marketing and advertising of big brands – creating stories harm the brides
According to International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and EducationThe average American woman’s size is between 16 and 18. However, many fashion brands only go up to 12 – with the exception of slimmer women from traditional looking wedding dress.
Luckily, a new set of bridal brands is on the way provide plus size bridesmaid clothes. If you happen to looking for a wedding dress (Congratulations, by the way!) and want to shop from designers that cater to more body types, keep reading our roundup of the best bridal brands that offer open sizes. wide. These dresses are definitely worth saying yes.
– Additional reporting by Shelcy Joseph
