Influencer slams ASOS for dropping larger sizes

Fashion trends often dictate what is considered desirable, leading many to feel excluded by arbitrary beauty standards. A size 26-28 project manager and social media content creator is voicing her frustration over brands that fail to provide fashionable clothing for all body types, particularly those that previously offered larger sizes and have since removed them. She has taken issue with the ASOS x Adidas collection's limited size range, which now excludes 3XL options, signaling a worrying trend of excluding curvier bodies. Previously, she could purchase items from the collection, but the latest drop, only available up to 2XL (UK 24-26), left her and others deeply disappointed. The influencer stressed that when brands claiming inclusivity retract their offerings, it warrants criticism. She believes brands would stock larger sizes if they genuinely wanted to cater to a wider customer base, suggesting a lack of desire for plus-size customers' money and presence in their clothing. She advocates for fashion to be an avenue for self-expression for all sizes, challenging the notion that one must lose weight to be catered to. Furthermore, she highlighted the irony of encouraging exercise while lacking inclusive workout attire and called for greater kindness and less judgment towards diverse body types, noting the normalized abuse faced by fat individuals online, which negatively impacts mental health. She continues her social media advocacy as a form of rebellion, aiming to provide the representation she wished she had when younger.