https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:38:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2218129 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 01:54:55 +0000 Jaime 2218129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great news! Agree with Helena that the younger generation has such a different attitude from what I have seen (living with a few of them). Thank goodness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2218049 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 16:21:27 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 2218049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is awesome news, thanks for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2218039 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 15:39:09 +0000 slim cat 2218039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a great move to more inclusive sizes - I only wish for inclusive fits in different rise right now. So far it's mid rise ( a little bit available in the stores with more on-line ), high and sky high rises .<br />Some time ago - a year or two - I was able to find low rise pants at ON .&nbsp;<br />None exists now unfortunately. Hope that will change in the upcoming seasons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217996 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:58:34 +0000 Helena 2217996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done Old Navy, and hoping others follow suit. It's just common sense, but of course we all know common sense isn't always common! :D</p> <p>DD (13) and I were chatting about some of the teen oriented stores and she noted that the practice of catering to one (small) body type seems totally outdated ... Hopefully the next gen of fashion lovers will insist on proper representation for all body sizes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217969 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:45:04 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2217969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Micro grading sounds like a real improvement in some ways. But there are other ways body sizes differ too—in a certain size range, there’s always a question if a bigger number means longer or wider. Eventually the height concern ends (or else how tall would a size 22 be, lol) but differences in what part needs a different size certainly don’t. In my case, size 14 often was too roomy in the chest. Other women may put on weight there first. I may have misunderstood, but it sounds to me like ON’s old system of having two options in some sizes—extended “straight” size patterns *and* starting plus sizes—allowed for more diversity of body shapes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217912 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 00:22:06 +0000 Anonymous 2217912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for Old Navy! &nbsp; I used to shop in the boys department for the best fit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217911 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 00:18:49 +0000 rachylou 2217911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good on Old Navy. Interesting about grading and the term ‘straight sizes.’ I was wondering why there was crossover in the sizes between categories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217900 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 23:46:09 +0000 Angie 2217900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blast, <b>Khris</b> :(</p> <p><b>Anna</b> linked to an excellent article, if you missed it. It explains the grading rules that have to change across a large assortment of sizes:</p> <div><div><div></p> <p><i>"Waldman and co-founder Polina Veksler self-developed a technique for constructing plus-sized clothing called micrograding. They recognised the weakness of the standard formula for grading towards bigger sizes, which they compare to making a photocopy of a photocopy. “After a while, the pattern becomes distorted (a pair of culottes in a size 4 becomes a pair of palazzo pants by the time you reach a US size 24), so we started grading between every size, and using fit models across our entire size range whenever developing a new garment.”</i></p> <p><i>It works. “When you have 11 models (representing alpha sizing) standing shoulder to shoulder, you can see right away if a dress meant to stop at the knee does so on a size 4XS as well as a XL,” they say"</i></p> <p><b>This is the care and control that is needed to create a good fit across ALL the sizes!</b></p> <p> </div><div></div><div></div><div><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/what-happened-to-plus-size">https://www.voguebusiness.com/.....-plus-size</a> </p> <p> </div></div></div></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217895 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 23:23:05 +0000 Carla 2217895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The idea of showing a garment on different models is brilliant. &nbsp;I’ve shopped a site that did this (described their models height and body measurements) and it&nbsp;<i>really&nbsp;</i>help me figure out what size would work best for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217893 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 23:11:33 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2217893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine too Angie. I recently got a workout top that fit everywhere except the ribbing at the end of the sleeve (near elbow). It was huge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217891 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 23:08:43 +0000 Angie 2217891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i><b></b></i><b>Khris</b><i><b></b></i>, I had a good look! Sizes 00 to 30, everywhere. And some sizes in petite and tall too. LOVE the visuals of THREE models showcasing the same item in US4, 12 and 18 :)</p> <p>I HOPE they sort out the fit challenges because it means making extra patterns that comply with different grading rules in order to ensure a good fit in ALL the sizes. My fingers are crossed!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217879 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 22:35:33 +0000 Preppy Pear 2217879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is good to know!</p> <p>Re: Athleta - I really like their catalogs, too. I give them to my six-year old daughter to cut out pictures and play with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217868 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 22:05:02 +0000 Anonymous 2217868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw that they had expanded their sizes, and glad to see they're using 3 models. Most places use 2 only, if that. And I love Athleta's diversity! Their ads show women of all sizes doing different sports. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217867 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:58:57 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2217867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I never said that </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217861 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:45:52 +0000 Suz 2217861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is terrific news. Off to check out the new site!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217817 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:48:58 +0000 CocoLion 2217817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I checked out the website and was blown away by the size variety.&nbsp; All sizes, all heights! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217807 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:25:03 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2217807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Models in different sizes—awesome!<br /> I am surprised you’re in favor of not having two different cuts to choose from in those 16-20 sizes. Seems to me we need more, not less, of that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217799 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:12:28 +0000 Sloper 2217799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes - I saw that announcement too.&nbsp; Great to see!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217796 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:07:24 +0000 Jonesy 2217796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is fantastic and I hope every other retailer adopts this model! Thanks for sharing this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217749 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:31:38 +0000 Janet 2217749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bravo! Their fits are also on the generous size, in my experience, which helps. I've been happy to see Athleta offer a more expanded size range. Hoping this is all a sign of a trend that will spread to more brands.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217747 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:24:04 +0000 Angie 2217747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You will hear nothing but cheerleading from me about this topic </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217737 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:07:26 +0000 kkards 2217737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>interesting..thank you for sharing.<br />i wonder if this will impact or change BR and Gap<br />...and of course we know that Athleta has made a huge investment in expanding and offering more sizes. and changing and adding how and what they display in stores. (or maybe we don't know, but we should)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/size-inclusivity--old-navy#post-2217733 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:00:38 +0000 chewyspaghetti 2217733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite store, Old Navy, has announced that they are bringing back their plus sizes to all brick and mortar stores and doing away with separate pricing for plus sizes as well.<br /> This is a really great step, and I'm glad they're doing it. I hope this is as profitable for them as I think it will be and that other retailers follow suit. I used to like that Old Navy went up to size 20 in straight sizes, and started plus sizes at 16, I had two different size versions to try from. Sometimes, a straight size fit better and sometimes a plus did. Now, they have done away with that break and gone straight from 00 to 30 (so they added sizes down, as well as up). I have noticed lately as they were implementing these changes that the sizing has been less consistent. I hope they can iron this issue out going forward. They have also changed their website to include a more varied range of models in all kinds of ways (including size). Now, when you are viewinga specific item, you can choose from three different model sizes.<br /> Go Old Navy!<br /> "Join the Revolution" </p>