Dear Target,
For
so long, I loved you. I always went above
and beyond in our relationship. I’ll
visit you to get a couple of items and more than a couple hundred dollars later
and a cart full of products, I have left giving you way more than I ever planned
to. No matter how much I give, you never seem to appreciate me. All I want is the clothing you offer all your other regular sized customers, but you always leave me out. With that being said, I have to end this
relationship. It’s you, not me and for
my own well-being and my self dignity I have to sever ties between us.
This
may seem a little dramatic, but the recent release of the photos of Altuzarra for Target collection has me feeling slighted. I’m up late, working
as usual, and I see Refinery 29 post 50 photos of the newest designer
collaboration. Literally 50 pieces of
beautiful (and I mean beautiful) affordable clothing and none of it will be
remotely close to the size that I wear. The collection consists of deeps hues
of burgundy, fabulous snakeskin prints, and fall worthy silk-like maxi
dresses…enough to make any fashion lover lust.
My heart sinks. You have once
again made me feel like a second-class customer and because of that I’m going to have to discontinue my relationship with you altogether.
Year
after year, season after season, you put out these gorgeous designer collections and
you almost never include a plus range. Every time each of these collections is about
to be released it feels like a slap in the face. To add insult to injury, over
6 months ago, you took most of your plus size clothing out of the store,
promising me something new and improved and that has yet to happen. I’ve been in this abusive relationship with
you for far too long. I can’t do this
anymore. I will be personally boycotting
Target altogether. No more housewares,
grocery shopping, electronics...nothing. I’m done.
You
may ask, “Is there any way I will take you back?” I will take you back, when
and only when, you include true plus sizes in your designer range
collaborations. Until then, I will take my money elsewhere.
Your
Scorned Lover,
Chastity of Garnerstyle-
Check out what you can't buy in your size and the complete collection here:
Photo Credit: Target
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*Update: We've tried voicing our opinions before, this was an open letter to Target done previously by The Curvy Fashionista in 2009.
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