Should women dress according to their body size or shape?

Women should be proud of who they are rather than be limited by their body shape or size. Photo: AFP Relaxnews

If you never really understood the meaning of "plus-size" or "body positive," you may be pleased to know that these terms are on their way out, in favour of "size-inclusive," a word that refers much more to the notion of diversity in terms of sizes and body shapes and should gradually become a fixture in the landscape of women's clothing.

While players in the ready-to-wear industry are currently reinventing themselves in order to create fashion that is more respectful of the environment and animal welfare, the issue of diversity is also at the forefront. Sex, gender, sexual orientation, skin colour, or origin are increasingly taken into account by the major houses and designers when developing their collections. Measurements, a sensitive topic in the fashion industry, are also getting a lot of attention these days, to the point of pushing brands to offer clothes adapted to (absolutely) all women.