Daily Talker: Plus-Size Controversy

Old Navy is at the center of controversy this morning. A customer noticed that on Old Navy's website, plus-sized women's jeans cost $12 to $15 more than lower sizes. When she checked the prices for plus-sized men's jeans, she found that the price was the same as with regular-sized jeans. The company has responded, saying in part, "for women, styles are not just larger sizes of other women's items, they are created by a team of designers who are experts in creating the most flattering and on-trend plus styles, which includes curve-enhancing and curve-flattering elements such as four-way stretch materials and contoured waistbands, which most men's garments do not include". Basically, plus-sized women's clothing requires extra design detail that translates into higher prices. But that is still not sitting well with many shoppers this morning. Do you think it is fair for Old Navy to charge more for plus-sized women's jeans?