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Moms Talk: Does Abercrombie & Fitch Go Too Far?

This spring season, Abercrombie & Fitch presented its new pushup bikini top for girls 7 to 14. Since the itsy-bitsy top has gotten so much flack, Abercrombie & Fitch took the word "pushup" out of the bikini's name, but padding remains.

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This spring season, Abercrombie & Fitch presented its new pushup bikini top for girls 7 to 14. Since the itsy-bitsy top has gotten so much flack, Abercrombie & Fitch took the word "pushup" out of the bikini's name, but padding remains.

Is this a problem? Does it affect the way you shop? If not, what kind of message does a bikini top such as Abercrombie & Fitch's send to young girls? If so, what would you recommend that Abercrombie & Fitch do differently?

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