Over the past few years, the fashion industry has seen more inclusivity on runways, in ads, and on social media, but many brands have been reluctant to fully embrace the body positivity movement. That’s a damn shame, considering that according to the International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, the average American woman is a size 16 to 18. Sixty-eight percent of American women are larger than size 14, putting them into what the fashion industry categorizes as plus-size. While most women fall into that category, not every clothing brand sells sizes to accommodate them — including some brands that claim to be body positive. “The body positive movement is the radical idea that you should love the skin you’re in, regardless of its size, shape, color, age, ability,” fashion photographer and body positivity activist Anastasia Garcia said during an “ICYMI by HuffPost” panel discussion in New York City on Jan. 15. She said that although some clothing brands advertise body positivity or offer plus-size clothing, that inclusivity is still limited. “Some brands that claim to be inclusive stop at a size 20. I’m a 22/24.”

HuffPost At an “ICYMI by HuffPost” panel discussion in New York on Jan. 15, body positivity activist Anastasia Garcia said that although some clothing brands advertise body positivity or offer plus-size clothing, that inclusivity is still limited.