RESULTS
In the April issue of PMM, Maddy asked...
How Important is the Size of the Model
When You are Shopping Online?
You Answered...
And there were over 400 comments! A few of our favs...
Valerie H. I find that being a woman who is plus size, I am relegated to doing a large percentage
of my clothing purchases from an online source. It makes my life very difficult at times because I am
not sure what the fabric is going to look like on my figure. Having models who represent larger body
types is crucial for me. I do also love seeing women who do not have “smooth” fat, or all skinny
arms and toned thighs, because it looks like me...and it gives me an idea as to what the garment is
going to lay like on the body.
Julie D. Size is important because what looks good on a size 2 model may be hideous on a size 22
model. I want to see what it looks like on a plus-size woman like me.
Heather C. Model size is incredibly important to me when shopping online. First, it gives me a
general sense of how the garment would actually look on me as a bigger woman. Second, larger
garments on smaller models are often pinned back substantially making the garment appear to be a
different shape than it actually is. I have stopped purchasing from online retailers who use smaller
models to show plus-size clothes because I either cannot picture myself in the garment or I receive
something that I expect to have definition and it’s a tent.
Linda H. Not only should she be plus size but different body types. All of us aren’t hourglass/curvy,
some are apple, inverted triangle, rectangle and pear shaped.
Sonia When shopping online, I want to see what plus size clothes look like on a plus size woman.