Despite booming demand, the plus-size fashion industry still struggles with fatphobia and neglect, leaving BIPOC women feeling excluded and frustrated. Despite initiatives like Old Navy’s BODEQUALITY campaign and brands like Universal Standard, the industry remains slow to provide truly inclusive options. As fast fashion dominates, plus-size women are left with few choices—often relegated to basic, unsustainable clothing. This article explores the roots of fatphobia, the struggle for inclusivity, and how we must embrace body sovereignty in the fight for better representation and fashion for all sizes.

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