

Plus Sizes
Sep 13, 2023
A podcast about the challenges faced by plus-sized individuals in finding fashionable and well-fitting clothing, exploring the disconnect between trendy options for straight sizes and limited options for plus sizes. It also touches on the struggle of fat people for equal treatment and the lack of inclusivity in plus size fashion manufacturing. The podcast highlights the history of The Forgotten Woman, a boutique that empowered plus size women, and discusses the increasing availability of plus size clothing in mainstream stores.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Plus Sized Clothing Swap and the Challenges of Finding Well-Fitting Clothes
02:17 • 2min
Shopping Frustrations and the Cold Shoulder Trend in Plus Sizes
04:01 • 3min
The Struggle for Basic Human Rights
06:47 • 13min
Inclusivity Issues in Plus Size Fashion Manufacturing and the History of Lane Bryant
20:10 • 6min
The Forgotten Woman: Empowering Plus Size Women Through Fashion
25:51 • 20min