Annoyed with Plus Sized Sales Images on Cycling Sites

[OakLeaf]

I agree you can never tell anything from the pictures, but I also agree with lovelygamer that it's just wrong.

If they're going to label the plus size shorts as a separate item - not just a different size of the same model - then they should show a picture of the plus size shorts, which those obviously are not. This seems like, oh, I don't know, using a picture of a blonde Nordic type wearing makeup appropriate to her skin tone, to illustrate a line of makeup marketed to Black women. It's offensive, IMO.

I'd write to Terry. It's not like there aren't any plus size models out there looking for work.

[Selkie]

Looks like Terry simply used the non-plus size picture for the plus size item. Maybe it was to save money or just out of sheer laziness?

I agree with all the responses here. Even though there is no guarantee that the short/item will fit your body the same as it does the model's, a picture can give you a general impression of how the item will look. Terry should spring for a plus size model if it wants to market to plus size consumers.

[jessmarimba]

I also agree with everyone. Those pictures are a complete failure. I was pretty appalled when I followed the link and saw that those are supposed to be for plus-sized clothing. Does the catalog do the same thing?

And while it's tough to see how something will fit based on how it looks on a model, it does help when companies (Zappos, maybe?) show the model's proportions - so it's not unreasonable to throw that out as a possible solution.

[gnat23]

Heh, I always get annoyed when I see Spanx and the like modeled by, erm, tiny models. Like, HOW CAN I TELL IF IT WORKS if her tummy is already flat? How does it look on someone with real lovin' handles?

-- gnat! (There are many rants like it, but this one is mine)