Why, Old Navy? Why?
Rumor has it that Old Navy is planning to discontinue its plus-size clothing line, at least in stores. One thing to note is that Old Navy’s regular sizes can often be cut pretty generously. And in...
View ArticleSuck It, Old Navy
From Kaylin in the comments: I had a conversation with one of my casual carpoolers this morning, and she works in the design department of Old Navy that does plus sizes and maternity. I asked her if it...
View ArticleOh Good, Now We Can Personalize Our Messages
The Old Navy saga continues, with the charming Ray: Oh yeah, FUCK YOU MIA TYLER. FYI, Mia Tyler, (Steven’s daughter) posted a call-to-arms on her myspace page. It’s for all the big girls to overload...
View ArticleAnn Taylor Drops Size 16s
They keep throwing the numbers around–the average woman, according to any number of sources from any number of surveys, is anywhere from a size 12 to a size 14 or 16 and up. They keep saying that...
View Article"What Is Up With The Plus-Sized Banishment?"
That was the subject line of an e-mail from Laurie in response to the news that Ann Taylor is joining retailers like Old Navy and making their plus-sizes “online only.” (Not that they offer a lot of...
View ArticleFeel-Good Friday: Make Your Wardrobe Work for You
Kimberly writes the very excellent, fashion-forward, budget-conscious blog “Fab Finds Under $50,” and recently she tackled a reader’s question: I wear a size 22/24. And because of you I’ve recently...
View ArticleYour Favorite Jeans? Giveaway!
I live in jeans, basically. I wear them all the time–with a T-shirt to hang out around the house, with a blazer or nice top to teach in, under sweater dresses–all the time. So as you can imagine, I...
View ArticleDo You Write Letters Of Complaint?
Michelle Fonville speaking out about her treatment at the nail salon reminds me of another form of speaking out: writing a letter of complaint. Recently(ish), BFD reader cb wrote in to share part of a...
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