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Designers still won't dress me, and if they do, they will…

“Designers still won't dress me, and if they do, they will send a dress that doesn't fit me because it's the only sample that they have in their office that we can get to in time, and then it's hard because I don't want to support certain brands that I don't feel like are diverse in their messaging.” quote by Tess Holliday
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“Designers still won't dress me, and if they do, they will send a dress that doesn't fit me because it's the only sample that they have in their office that we can get to in time, and then it's hard because I don't want to support certain brands that I don't feel like are diverse in their messaging.”

Tess Holliday

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Designers often lack inclusive sizing, forcing reliance on limited samples and compromising brand diversity.

In simple terms: Fashion lacks inclusive sizes and diverse brand messaging.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for broader sizing and inclusive brand choices.

Themes

fashion inclusion diversity size

Mood

frustrated hopeful

Type

advocacy consumer

When to use this quote

  • shopping
  • design process
  • consumer advocacy

Key Concepts

sample availability brand representation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can consumers take to demand inclusive sizing?
  • How can brands improve diversity in messaging?
A Different Perspective

Industry change may be slow and costly.

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