Posts Tagged ‘husky’

Over the next few weeks, we will be writing about some of the cool features and tools you can find on the SizeTracker website in a series of posts called SizeTracker 101. This is the second post in the series. Is your child smaller or bigger than the norm? Whether your child is long and lean or needs extra room, the Quick Fit Finder was designed to help you find clothing suited to your little girl or boy’s body type, whether slim, plus, or husky.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, almost 17% of children aged 6 to 11 years old are now overweight. Yet, apparel industry researchers have found that children who need extended clothing sizes often have limited options and styles available to them. So what’s a parent to do in order to find truly appropriate fit and fashion for their child?

For years, the terms “Husky” and “Plus” have been the standard in childrens’ clothing sizes intended for kids who are larger than average. These terms are pretty much used by every clothing designer that offers extended sizes. Some find the terms to be outdated and offensive. The questions is, what contemporary term would accurately and sympathetically replace the word “husky” while still conveying that the clothing sizes are larger?