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United States Women Plus Size Clothing Market Forecast 2024-2032
Market Report I 2024-07-19 I 150 Pages I Inkwood Research
KEY FINDINGS
The United States women plus size clothing market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 6.22% during the forecast period, 2024-2032.
MARKET INSIGHTS
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from 2017 to 2020, 41.9% of adults, 22.2% of adolescents, and 12.7% of children aged 2-5 were classified as obese. This has fueled demand for plus-size clothing as more individuals seek fashionable and comfortable apparel that fits their bodies. Consequently, by 2023, the market has responded with the expansion of over 12,000 plus-size clothing stores across the country, underscoring its robust growth and the increasing need for inclusive fashion options within the plus-size clothing industry.
Despite this growth, societal stigma and negative perceptions surrounding body image remain significant challenges for the plus size clothing market. These negative attitudes often lead to a lack of acceptance and inclusivity, making it difficult for plus-size women to find fashionable and flattering clothing options. Although the demand is growing, many brands hesitate to fully embrace the plus-size market, further perpetuating the stigma and limiting the availability of diverse and stylish options for plus-size consumers. Additionally, this stigma affects marketing strategies, as brands may avoid prominently featuring plus-size models, thereby reinforcing harmful stereotypes.
The persistent gap in the market means that plus-size women struggle to find clothing that not only fits well but also allows them to express their personal style confidently. This lack of representation and inclusivity in fashion is a major barrier to the market's full potential. However, brands that do cater to the plus-size segment and feature diverse models in their marketing can tap into a loyal and underserved customer base, fostering greater brand loyalty and driving sales growth within the plus size clothing industry.
According to industry sources, the total buying power of the United States population is approximately $19.5 trillion. In 2023, however, 28% of individuals reported experiencing discrimination in commercial settings, potentially costing businesses around $5.4 trillion. This is particularly relevant to the women's plus size clothing industry, where discrimination and lack of inclusivity can significantly hinder growth and result in substantial financial losses for retailers who fail to address these issues.
SEGMENTATION ANALYSIS
The report on the United States women plus size clothing market includes the segmentation analysis based on type, product type, age, size and distribution channel.
Market by Type:
- Casual Wear
- Formal Wear
- Sports Wear
- Other Types
Market by Product Type:
- Tops, Tees & Shirts
- Dresses & Jumpsuits
- Innerwear
- Trousers & Jeans
- Other Product Types
Market by Age:
- Below 15 Years
- 15-25 Years
- 26-50 Years
- Above 50 Years
Market by Size:
- 1 XL
- 2 XL
- 3 XL
- 4 XL
- Above 4 XL
Market by Distribution Channel:
- Online Channels
- Hypermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Franchised Stores
- Other Distribution Channels
Inkwood Research's report on the United States women plus size clothing market provides in-depth insights as well as the market's segmentation analysis. The detailed evaluation of the market includes Competitive Landscape, Key Buying Criteria, and Value Chain Analysis.
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
Key players operating the United States women plus size clothing market include Lane Bryant Inc, Torrid LLC, Ashley Stewart, Avenue, ELOQUII, Universal Standard Inc, etc.
Lane Bryant is a retailer focusing on plus-size women's clothing, accessories, shoes, and intimates. Established in 1904 by Lena Himmelstein Bryant Malsin, the company initially specialized in maternity wear. By 2022, Lane Bryant had expanded to 448 stores across 46 states in the United States and also operates an online store.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. RESEARCH SCOPE & METHODOLOGY
1.1. STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2. METHODOLOGY
1.3. ASSUMPTIONS & LIMITATIONS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. MARKET SIZE & ESTIMATES
2.2. COUNTRY SNAPSHOT- UNITED STATES
2.3. COUNTRY ANALYSIS - UNITED STATES
2.4. SCOPE OF STUDY
2.5. CRISIS SCENARIO ANALYSIS
2.5.1. IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET
2.6. MAJOR MARKET FINDINGS
2.6.1. EXPANSION IN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING OPTIONS
2.6.2. IMPROVED CONSUMER EXPERIENCE WITH THE INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY
2.6.3. SURGE IN COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS AMONG WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING BRANDS
3. MARKET DYNAMICS
3.1. KEY DRIVERS
3.1.1. INCREASING PREVALENCE OF OBESITY IN THE UNITED STATES
3.1.2. BRANDS EMBRACING INCLUSIVE SIZING ATTRACT A BROADER CUSTOMER BASE
3.1.3. RISE OF DEDICATED PLUS SIZE BRANDS
3.2. KEY RESTRAINTS
3.2.1. SOCIETAL STIGMA AND NEGATIVE PERCEPTIONS REGARDING BODY IMAGE
3.2.2. HIGH COST OF PRODUCTION OF PLUS SIZE CLOTHING
3.2.3. MARKETING CHALLENGES AND E-COMMERCE HURDLES
4. KEY ANALYTICS
4.1. KEY MARKET TRENDS
4.1.1. ADVANCES IN DESIGN AND FABRIC TECHNOLOGY
4.1.2. CONVENIENCE OF ONLINE SHOPPING
4.1.3. INCREASING DEMAND FOR SUSTAINABLE AND ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS
4.2. PESTLE ANALYSIS
4.2.1. POLITICAL
4.2.2. ECONOMICAL
4.2.3. SOCIAL
4.2.4. TECHNOLOGICAL
4.2.5. LEGAL
4.2.6. ENVIRONMENTAL
4.3. PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
4.3.1. BUYERS POWER
4.3.2. SUPPLIERS POWER
4.3.3. SUBSTITUTIONS
4.3.4. NEW ENTRANTS
4.3.5. INDUSTRY RIVALRY
4.4. GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING - UNITED STATES
4.5. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
4.5.1. RAW MATERIAL SOURCING
4.5.2. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
4.5.3. MANUFACTURING
4.5.4. DISTRIBUTION
4.5.5. RETAIL
4.6. KEY BUYING CRITERIA
4.6.1. COMFORT
4.6.2. FIT & SIZING
4.6.3. STYLE & FASHION
4.6.4. QUALITY
5. MARKET BY TYPE
5.1. CASUAL WEAR
5.1.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
5.1.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
5.2. FORMAL WEAR
5.2.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
5.2.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
5.3. SPORTS WEAR
5.3.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
5.3.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
5.4. OTHER TYPES
5.4.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
5.4.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6. MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE
6.1. TOPS, TEES & SHIRTS
6.1.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
6.1.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6.2. DRESSES & JUMPSUITS
6.2.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
6.2.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6.3. INNERWEAR
6.3.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
6.3.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6.4. TROUSERS & JEANS
6.4.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
6.4.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6.5. OTHER PRODUCT TYPES
6.5.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
6.5.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
7. MARKET BY AGE
7.1. BELOW 15 YEARS
7.1.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
7.1.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
7.2. 15-25 YEARS
7.2.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
7.2.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
7.3. 26-50 YEARS
7.3.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
7.3.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
7.4. ABOVE 50 YEARS
7.4.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
7.4.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
8. MARKET BY SIZE
8.1. 1 XL
8.1.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
8.1.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
8.2. 2 XL
8.2.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
8.2.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
8.3. 3 XL
8.3.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
8.3.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
8.4. 4 XL
8.4.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
8.4.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
8.5. ABOVE 4 XL
8.5.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
8.5.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
9. MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
9.1. ONLINE CHANNELS
9.1.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
9.1.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
9.2. HYPERMARKETS
9.2.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
9.2.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
9.3. SPECIALTY STORES
9.3.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
9.3.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
9.4. FRANCHISED STORES
9.4.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
9.4.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
9.5. OTHER DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
9.5.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
9.5.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
10. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
10.1. KEY STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
10.1.1. MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
10.1.2. PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS
10.1.3. PARTNERSHIPS & AGREEMENTS
10.1.4. BUSINESS EXPANSIONS
10.2. COMPANY PROFILES
10.2.1. ASHLEY STEWART
10.2.1.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.1.2. PRODUCTS
10.2.2. AVENUE
10.2.2.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.2.2. PRODUCTS
10.2.3. ELOQUII (FULLBEAUTY BRANDS OPERATIONS LLC)
10.2.3.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.3.2. PRODUCTS
10.2.4. LANE BRYANT
10.2.4.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.4.2. PRODUCTS
10.2.5. TORRID LLC
10.2.5.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.5.2. PRODUCTS
10.2.6. UNIVERSAL STANDARD INC
10.2.6.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
10.2.6.2. PRODUCTS
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1: MARKET SNAPSHOT - WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING
TABLE 2: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY TYPE, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2022 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 3: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY TYPE, FORECAST YEARS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 4: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2022 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 5: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE, FORECAST YEARS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 6: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY AGE, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2022 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 7: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY AGE, FORECAST YEARS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 8: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY SIZE, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2022 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 9: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY SIZE, FORECAST YEARS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 10: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, HISTORICAL YEARS, 2018-2022 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 11: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, FORECAST YEARS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
TABLE 12: LIST OF MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
TABLE 13: LIST OF PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS
TABLE 14: LIST OF PARTNERSHIPS & AGREEMENTS
TABLE 15: LIST OF BUSINESS EXPANSIONS
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1: KEY MARKET TRENDS
FIGURE 2: PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
FIGURE 3: GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING - UNITED STATES
FIGURE 4: VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
FIGURE 5: KEY BUYING CRITERIA
FIGURE 6: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY TYPE, IN 2023
FIGURE 7: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY CASUAL WEAR, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 8: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY FORMAL WEAR, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 9: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY SPORTS WEAR, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 10: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY OTHER TYPES, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 11: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY PRODUCT TYPE, IN 2023
FIGURE 12: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY TOPS, TEES & SHIRTS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 13: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY DRESSES & JUMPSUITS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 14: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY INNERWEAR, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 15: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY TROUSERS & JEANS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 16: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY OTHER PRODUCT TYPES, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 17: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY AGE, IN 2023
FIGURE 18: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY BELOW 15 YEARS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 19: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY 15-25 YEARS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 20: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY 26-50 YEARS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 21: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY ABOVE 50 YEARS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 22: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY SIZE, IN 2023
FIGURE 23: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY 1 XL, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 24: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY 2 XL, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 25: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY 3 XL, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 26: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY 4 XL, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 27: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY ABOVE 4 XL, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 28: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, GROWTH POTENTIAL, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, IN 2023
FIGURE 29: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY ONLINE CHANNELS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 30: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY HYPERMARKETS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 31: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY SPECIALTY STORES, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 32: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY FRANCHISED STORES, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
FIGURE 33: UNITED STATES WOMEN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING MARKET, BY OTHER DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, 2024-2032 (IN $ MILLION)
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