Debenhams unveils size 16 mannequins

Debenhams has made a step forward in promoting body confidence by becoming the first high-street retailer to permanently introduce size 16 mannequins.

The new mannequins, which were trialled by the high street store three years ago, will be used at its shop in Oxford Street, London.

They will appear alongside size 10 dummies on all women’s fashion floors, before being rolled out across all 170 of Debenhams’ UK stores.

Size 10 is the standard size for mannequins on the high street, a far cry from the dimensions of the average British woman.

Debenhams director Ed Watson said: ‘The average British woman is a size 16, but the high street has been showing them clothing on a mannequin that is three sizes smaller – until now.

‘Having worked on this project for three years, we hope that it will help people in some small way to feel comfortable about their bodies and, crucially, that other retailers will follow.’
The move was backed by equalities minister Jo Swinson, who has led a Government drive to promote body confidence among women.

Women have zero responsibility in this society.

Well this doesn't have much to do with responsibility per se, but straight up high street stores should tell people who want their stuff to lose weight if they want it, men and women, although it's mostly women who complain that stores don't accommodate their style or promote fat people [you'll very rarely find men who do this].