Fashion has historically operated on exclusion—creating artificial boundaries that determine who can and cannot participate in style. At Aclazo, we’re dismantling these barriers one thoughtfully designed garment at a time, proving that true style has no size limit.
Beyond Token Inclusivity
The fashion industry’s approach to inclusive sizing has often been superficial—extending size ranges without reconsidering design fundamentals or adding a token plus-size model to campaigns while maintaining narrow beauty standards. At Aclazo, we recognize that meaningful inclusivity requires a complete reimagining of the design process from the ground up.
“When we launched Aclazo in 2022, we made a foundational commitment that every piece would be available in our full size range,” explains our Design Director. “This isn’t just about scaling patterns up or down—it’s about understanding how different bodies interact with clothing and designing with that diversity in mind from the initial sketch.”
This philosophy represents a dramatic departure from industry norms, where extended sizing is typically an afterthought—if it’s considered at all.
The Science Behind Our Sizing
Creating garments that truly fit and flatter diverse body types requires more than good intentions—it demands rigorous research, innovative pattern-making, and continuous refinement based on real-world feedback.
Our Fit Model Revolution
Unlike conventional brands that design for a single body type and then mathematically scale patterns up or down, Aclazo employs fit models representing five distinct body types across our size spectrum. This approach recognizes a fundamental truth: bodies aren’t simply larger or smaller versions of each other—they distribute volume in uniquely personal ways.
“Participating in Aclazo’s fit sessions transformed my relationship with my body,” shares Maya C., one of our size 18 fit models. “For the first time, I wasn’t being asked to represent how clothes would look on a ‘plus-size woman’—I was contributing my specific knowledge of how designs interact with my unique body shape. The experience was empowering both professionally and personally.”
Strategic Design Elements
Our commitment to inclusive design manifests in thoughtful details that might go unnoticed by the casual observer but make profound differences in fit and comfort:
Adjustable Features: Many Aclazo pieces include discreet adjustability—hidden drawstrings, multiple button options, or clever wrap elements that accommodate body fluctuations.
Strategic Seam Placement: We position seams to work with natural body contours across sizes, rather than fighting against them.
Fabric Selection by Size: In some cases, we use slightly different fabric compositions across our size range to ensure consistent drape and support. Our Meridian Blouse, for example, incorporates a small percentage of elastane in larger sizes to provide additional structure while maintaining the garment’s essential character.
Reinforced Stress Points: Through wear testing across body types, we identify where garments experience the most friction and reinforce these areas accordingly.
These technical considerations rarely make it into marketing materials, but they fundamentally transform how our clothes feel on diverse bodies.
Real Bodies, Real Stories
The true test of inclusive design isn’t how clothing photographs on a mannequin—it’s how it performs in the complex reality of customers’ lives. We regularly spotlight Aclazo customers across our size spectrum, sharing authentic stories about how thoughtful fashion design impacts their daily experiences.
Tanya’s Story: Size 24
“Before discovering Aclazo, professional dressing was a source of constant anxiety. In my role as a corporate attorney, appearance matters, but finding polished workwear in my size that didn’t feel like an afterthought seemed impossible. My Aclazo wardrobe has become my armor—when I walk into negotiations wearing my perfectly-fitted Alessia trousers and structured Solstice blazer, I feel unstoppable. The confidence that comes from clothes that truly fit has had measurable effects on my career trajectory.”
Leila’s Story: Size 6
“As someone with a pronounced hourglass shape, standard sizing has always been challenging—garments that fit my hips gape dramatically at my waist. The thoughtful darting and strategic stretch panels in Aclazo designs mean I no longer need to choose between comfort and proper fit. My clothing works with my body instead of against it.”
Mei’s Story: Size 12 Petite
“At 5’2″, I’ve spent a lifetime drowning in standard-sized clothing or shopping in the junior section for appropriate proportions. Aclazo’s consideration of both size and height dimensions means I finally have professional clothing where I don’t need to compromise. The sleeves end at my wrists—not my fingertips—and hemlines hit exactly where they should.”
Jordan’s Story: Size 16 Tall
“Finding fashion-forward clothing when you’re both plus-sized and tall is nearly impossible in conventional retail. Before Aclazo, I resigned myself to basics in stretchy fabrics—nothing structured, nothing tailored, nothing that truly expressed my personal style. My Aclazo pieces have transformed not just how I dress but how I move through the world.”
These diverse experiences highlight a crucial truth: inclusive sizing isn’t about charity or social responsibility—it’s about recognizing the vast business opportunity in creating exceptional products for underserved customers.
Designing for Universal Flattery
Creating silhouettes that complement diverse body types requires deep understanding of visual balance, proportion, and the psychology of perception. Our design team employs several core principles to ensure universal appeal:
Strategic Emphasis and De-emphasis
Each Aclazo design thoughtfully considers where to draw the eye and where to create visual calm. Our signature wrap dresses, for example, use diagonal lines to create movement while the carefully calibrated V-neckline frames the face regardless of bust size.
Intelligent Layering Systems
Our collections include pieces specifically designed to work together, creating flattering proportion play through thoughtful layering. The relationship between our Solstice cardigan length and Alessia trouser rise, for instance, was meticulously refined through dozens of fit sessions to ensure it creates balanced proportions across our size spectrum.
Color Psychology
Our color stories are developed with consideration for both emotional impact and visual effect. We strategically incorporate color blocking to enhance natural body contours rather than fighting against them.
“What impresses me most about Aclazo’s approach is how they’ve eliminated the artificial distinction between ‘flattering’ and ‘fashion-forward,'” notes style consultant Riya Patel. “Their designs prove that clothing can be both visually striking and exceptionally flattering across body types—these goals aren’t mutually exclusive when design is approached with genuine inclusivity.”
The Technical Challenges of True Inclusivity
Creating consistent excellence across an inclusive size range presents formidable technical challenges that many brands are unwilling to tackle:
Pattern Grading Complexity
While standard industry practice relies on mathematical formulas to scale patterns up or down, our approach requires creating essentially different patterns for different size clusters that maintain the garment’s essential design elements while accommodating different body geometries.
Increased Development Costs
Our process requires multiple rounds of prototyping across size ranges—a significant investment that we believe is essential to our mission. The additional development time and materials represent our commitment to getting it right for every body.
Inventory Management
Offering every style in our full size range requires sophisticated inventory forecasting and management. Rather than taking the easy route of limiting certain sizes to “basics,” we ensure fashion equality by making our complete design vision available to all.
“These challenges explain why so many brands hesitate to embrace true inclusivity,” explains our Production Manager. “But we’ve discovered that solving these complex problems forces us to become better designers and better businesses overall. The innovations required for inclusive sizing have improved our entire operation.”
Join Our Community of Confidence
Fashion at its best is a tool for self-expression and empowerment. At Aclazo, we believe everyone deserves access to this fundamental form of personal communication. Our inclusive sizing isn’t a marketing strategy—it’s the concrete manifestation of our core belief that fashion should serve women, not exclude them.
We invite you to experience clothing designed with your actual body in mind, not an arbitrary industry standard. Browse our collections online, where every product page features photos of the garment on models representing different points in our size spectrum, and includes detailed fit notes specific to various body types.
Visit our showroom for a personalized fitting experience, where our style consultants are trained to address specific fit concerns across body types and can help you discover the pieces that will work hardest in your wardrobe.
