Michelle Fonville speaking out about her treatment at the nail salon reminds me of another form of speaking out: writing a letter of complaint. Recently(ish), BFD reader cb wrote in to share part of a survey she’d filled out after shopping at the Gap’s online store, and the response she received. She rated her online […]

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I live in jeans, basically. I wear them all the time–with a T-shirt to hang out around the house, with a blazer or nice top to teach in, under sweater dresses–all the time. So as you can imagine, I have Opinions about various brands of plus-size jeans. Allow me to take you on my journey, […]

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Kimberly writes the very excellent, fashion-forward, budget-conscious blog “Fab Finds Under $50,” and recently she tackled a reader’s question: I wear a size 22/24. And because of you I’ve recently developed a love for dresses. Before I would maybe only wear a dress a couple times per year. I’ve just graduated college in May so […]

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That was the subject line of an e-mail from Laurie in response to the news that Ann Taylor is joining retailers like Old Navy and making their plus-sizes “online only.” (Not that they offer a lot of plus sizes anyway, as far as I know.) Another loss for the plus size woman. Ann Taylor announced […]

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They keep throwing the numbers around–the average woman, according to any number of sources from any number of surveys, is anywhere from a size 12 to a size 14 or 16 and up. They keep saying that plus-size fashion is the most under-represented and under-served segment of the retail market. They keep saying that plus-size […]

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The Old Navy saga continues, with the charming Ray: Oh yeah, FUCK YOU MIA TYLER. FYI, Mia Tyler, (Steven’s daughter) posted a call-to-arms on her myspace page. It’s for all the big girls to overload old navy with phone calls and e-mails because we’re removing Plus sizes from our stores. Do you know who answers […]

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From Kaylin in the comments: I had a conversation with one of my casual carpoolers this morning, and she works in the design department of Old Navy that does plus sizes and maternity. I asked her if it is true that they are pulling the plus sizes from stores, and she confirmed it, saying that […]

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Rumor has it that Old Navy is planning to discontinue its plus-size clothing line, at least in stores. One thing to note is that Old Navy’s regular sizes can often be cut pretty generously. And in certain fashion seasons, their plus size section is a wasteland where ugly clothing goes to die. Still, they have […]

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