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\"As many brands are becoming more inclusive, you are going to lose so much in market share in ALL sizes,\" another LOFT customer @keane0423 responded to the thread. \"I have been a supporter for years and share often and loudly with friends and family about my love for the brand.\"

Many others chimed in with similar sentiments on their dismay over the retailer's decision to stop offering plus sizes.

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PHOTO: A Loft clothing store on Santana Row in the Silicon Valley, San Jose, Calif., Dec. 14, 2019.
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In 2017, LOFT launched a capsule collection of plus styles through Gwynnie Bee's clothing rental service, and a year later there was a lot of excitement around the company's first plus-size collection, which included sizes 16-26. The following year, a size-inclusive \"Floral For All\" campaign launched for spring.

As customers and loyal fans of the brand's plus-size range continued to voice their disappointment on social media, LOFT also responded to an Instagram comment asking where the plus-size clothes are and said that the decision was made \"due to challenges brought on by COVID-19.\"

\"Good Morning America\" has reached out to LOFT for comment and will update this story if there is a response.

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