Where Are The Plus Size Stores?

The persistent lack of accessible, stylish clothing options for plus-size individuals in the U.S. retail landscape is increasing. Despite the growing demand and a significant portion of American consumers wearing plus sizes, brick-and-mortar stores continue to reduce or eliminate extended size ranges. The article delves into the social, economic, and cultural implications of this exclusion—highlighting how the fashion industry’s failure to meet diverse body needs contributes to body stigma, limits self-expression, and reinforces outdated beauty standards.

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