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Women with above-average busts experience shared struggles, but some experience worse than others. Alexah shares her journey as a woman with fuller busts and how she turned her struggles into motivation and advocacy.
Dress codes are often due to the outfits, but different body types will show how it is less about the clothing and more about how it fits the body. For women with fuller busts, more caution is considered in choosing what they wear every day.
The influence of ads goes beyond persuading viewers to buy a product. It shapes the perception and beliefs of the masses about themselves. The abundance of smaller-sized bras in the media leaves out women who have above-average sizes.
The predominant patriarchal society has led to perceiving women through the “male gaze.” This creates a world where women are taught to deal with it or to adjust.
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An investigative look into the business side of lingerie inclusivity in the Philippines, examining how two major brands approach women with above-average bust sizes.
Bra sizing is not a common conversation among the public, and there are women settling for an ill-fitted bra. Misconceptions that can lead to women wearing the wrong size, affecting their health.