Quando a medida não entra na moda: exclusão, corpo e mercado plus size
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O presente trabalho analisa as lacunas na oferta de moda plus size no Sul do Brasil, com foco nos aspectos de modelagem, representatividade estética e aderência às tendências contemporâneas. Parte-se da constatação de que, apesar do crescimento do setor, ainda são recorrentes práticas de exclusão simbólica e técnica no desenvolvimento de produtos voltados a esse público. Utiliza-se uma abordagem metodológica mista (quantitativa e qualitativa), por meio da aplicação de um questionário online a 28 mulheres residentes em algumas cidades do Sul do Brasil, principalmente na região da AMESC, todas usuárias de tamanhos acima do n.º 44. A análise dos dados revela incompatibilidades significativas entre as medidas reais das consumidoras e as tabelas padronizadas de marcas plus size, especialmente nas regiões do quadril e da barriga, além da percepção de baixa representatividade nas campanhas e carência de peças alinhadas às tendências da moda. Conclui-se que a moda plus size ainda se estrutura com base em moldes adaptados de tamanhos menores, ignorando a diversidade morfológica dos corpos gordos. O estudo destaca a urgência de reformulações técnicas nas modelagens, maior eficiência na comunicação de moda, promovendo inclusão, autoestima e pertencimento. A originalidade da pesquisa reside na comparação entre dados antropométricos reais e tabelas comerciais, contribuindo para reflexões sobre práticas mais inclusivas e empáticas no setor da moda.
This study analyzes the gaps in the plus-size fashion supply in Southern Brazil, focusing on aspects of pattern making, aesthetic representation, and adherence to contemporary trends. It starts from the observation that, despite the sector's growth, symbolic and technical exclusion practices in the development of products aimed at this audience remain frequent. A mixed methodological approach (quantitative and qualitative) was adopted, through the application of an online questionnaire to 28 women residing in several cities in Southern Brazil, mainly in the AMESC region, all of whom wear sizes above 44. The data analysis reveals significant mismatches between the consumers’ actual body measurements and the standardized size charts used by plus- size brands, especially in the hip and abdominal areas. Additionally, participants expressed a perception of low representation in fashion campaigns and a lack of garments aligned with current fashion trends. The study concludes that plus-size fashion is still based on adapted molds from smaller sizes, disregarding the morphological diversity of fat bodies. The findings highlight the urgent need for technical reformulations in pattern making and more effective fashion communication that fosters inclusion, self-esteem, and a sense of belonging. The originality of this research lies in the comparison between real anthropometric data and commercial size charts, contributing to reflections on more inclusive and empathetic practices within the fashion industry.
This study analyzes the gaps in the plus-size fashion supply in Southern Brazil, focusing on aspects of pattern making, aesthetic representation, and adherence to contemporary trends. It starts from the observation that, despite the sector's growth, symbolic and technical exclusion practices in the development of products aimed at this audience remain frequent. A mixed methodological approach (quantitative and qualitative) was adopted, through the application of an online questionnaire to 28 women residing in several cities in Southern Brazil, mainly in the AMESC region, all of whom wear sizes above 44. The data analysis reveals significant mismatches between the consumers’ actual body measurements and the standardized size charts used by plus- size brands, especially in the hip and abdominal areas. Additionally, participants expressed a perception of low representation in fashion campaigns and a lack of garments aligned with current fashion trends. The study concludes that plus-size fashion is still based on adapted molds from smaller sizes, disregarding the morphological diversity of fat bodies. The findings highlight the urgent need for technical reformulations in pattern making and more effective fashion communication that fosters inclusion, self-esteem, and a sense of belonging. The originality of this research lies in the comparison between real anthropometric data and commercial size charts, contributing to reflections on more inclusive and empathetic practices within the fashion industry.
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RODRIGUES, Leidislaine Silveira. Quando a medida não entra na moda: exclusão, corpo e mercado plus size. 2025. Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso (Superior de Tecnologia em Design de Moda) – Instituto Federal de Santa Catarina, Araranguá, 2025.
