Female Body Beauty Ideals and Their Impact on Fashion Size Standards: A Comparative Study of Western and South African Perspectives

A Mastamet-Mason, PN Sokhetye… - International Conference …, 2024 - myres.net
This research examines evolving perceptions of the ideal female body in Western and
African societies. While Western cultures increasingly favor thin-curvy body types, African …

Fit satisfaction of active-wear apparel: experiences of plus-size females in Cape Town

AH Sontshi - 2022 - etd.cput.ac.za
This study underpins the findings of an investigation that inclusive designs of active-wear
should be considered by clothing manufacturers and local designers to accommodate plus …