This is consistent with the Target website, which lists sizes for the swimsuit ranging from XXS to 4X, or "Adult General Sizing." The swimsuit is also called the "Pride Adult One Piece Colorblock Swimsuit."Ī Target spokesperson referred USA TODAY to a comment given to the Associated Press. The tag shown by the women shows the size labeled as XS. Though some of the swimsuits shown on the Target rack in the Instagram video appear quite small alongside the larger sizes, they aren't children's swimsuits. The "tuck-friendly" swimsuit, made for those who are transgender, is one such item that has sparked outrage online. Target is facing conservative backlash due to its LGBTQ pride month section and is pulling some pride merchandise from its stores in response. None of the kids' swimsuits in the Pride section are labeled as "tuck-friendly." Swimsuit is for adults, not children The swimsuit is marketed towards adults, not children, and is offered in sizes XXS through 4X.
Similar versions of the claim have been shared on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.įollow us on Facebook! Like our page to get updates throughout the day on our latest debunks Our rating: False The post garnered more than 180,000 likes in less than a week. She says the swimsuit is only available in the pride section, not the kid's or baby's sections.įollowing this clip, conservative podcast host Matt Walsh is shown saying, "We can also clearly see that the bathing suits, though not in the kid's section, are available in kids' sizes.Target is specifically marketing products for children and putting them on display right in the front of their stores for all to see." Wibbitz - Business, Wibbitz - Business The claim: Target is selling 'tuck-friendly' swimsuits for childrenĪ May 17 Instagram video shows a woman walking through the LGBTQ pride section of Target and finding a rainbow swimsuit with a tag that says the suit is "tuck-friendly."
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