Why more women in China are buying men鈥檚 clothes
Chinese sizing for clothes has been called misleading
Some women in China are unhappy with how brands are making women鈥檚 clothing. Posts on the social media site Xiaohongshu show just how awkward the sizing can be. A video of a tiny dog squeezed into a size L women top went viral as proof that brands label tiny clothes as much bigger than they actually are. Now many women are turning to menswear for its durability, quality and low cost. 91福利社 Chinese reporter Eunice Yang explains the trend in detail.
This isn鈥檛 just happening in China. Gender and age in fashion have been getting more blurred. Fashion Psychologist Shakaila Forbes-Bell explains why we could all benefit from shopping in any department.
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