Posts Tagged ‘plus’
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 »
Posted in Clothing Sizes, From the Industry | 
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 »
RealKidz’ Above Average Clothing for Girls
RealKidz founder, Merrill Guerra, first found she was not alone in her frustration at not being able to find clothing that fit her daughter just right - and then set out to do something about it. Guerra's company developed a new type of sizing to address the clothing needs of girls that fall somewhere in between regular and plus sizes. Learn more about the Above Average sizing that bucks clothing industry standards to offer a better fit. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in A Perfect Fit, Kids Brands and Retailers | Tags: big girls, clothing fit, design, interview, kids brands, plus | No Comments »
