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Radio Somerset,9 mins

Bridal shop tackles fat shaming of plus-size mannequin

Simon Parkin

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Somerset Bridal has put up a sign to stop negative comments about its size 32 mannequin. Debbie Shelley, who owns the shop in Minehead, says she wants it to be a safe place for brides with no judgment. She tells Simon Parkin people laughing, joking and making hurtful comments about the mannequin can be very upsetting for some customers. Image: Somerset Bridal

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