Posts Tagged ‘husky’
Breaking Down Barriers: Meeting the Clothing Needs of Plus-Sized Children
Recently, I received an email from a mom who has been struggling to find attractive, fashionable plus-sized clothing for her daughter. She had some questions about design and availability of these sizes, as well as our culture's willingness to acknowledge the need for these sizes, that I'm sure are burning in the minds of other parents. She kindly allowed me to share her email and some of my responses with you. I'd appreciate your thoughts on this sensitive issue. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: confidence, culture, design, extended sizes, health, husky, obesity, plus, style, trends | 
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Boys’ Husky and Girls’ Plus-Sized Apparel – Finding Clothing that Fits
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? Read the rest of this entry »
Is it time to update kids’ husky and plus sizing terminology?
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 Some find the terms to be outdated and offensive.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? Read the rest of this entry »
