IN MY SHOES: This is what it’s like buying clothes as a plus-size woman

In this new regular series, we will be sharing first-hand shopping experiences of customers who have been overlooked far too long by retailers.  Picture this: A woman in the changeroom at a swimwear store. Covered in a light sheen of anxious perspiration, she reluctantly removes her clothes with her back firmly turned to the mirror, illuminated by a cold harsh light coming from directly above, spotlighting every crease and dimple. Closely guarding the door, crouching a little to protect her

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