Accessibility Statement

Our Commitment

CurvyStyleMuse is committed to making our website accessible and usable for all people, including those with disabilities. Accessibility is not an afterthought — it is a core part of our editorial values. We believe everyone deserves equal access to inspiring plus-size fashion content.

What We’re Doing

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  Using descriptive alt text on all editorial images, clearly describing the outfit and scene depicted.
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  Maintaining sufficient colour contrast ratios across all text and interactive elements, meeting WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines.
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  Ensuring all interactive elements (links, buttons, form fields) are keyboard-navigable and have visible focus states.
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  Using semantic HTML5 elements (article, nav, header, main, footer) so screen readers can understand page structure.
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  Using clear, legible typography with a minimum body text size of 16px and generous 1.8 line spacing.
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  Ensuring text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
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  Providing clear, descriptive link text (no “click here” links).
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  Using a clear heading hierarchy (H1 → H2 → H3) on every page.

Colour Contrast

Our primary body text (#2B2B2B) on our cream background (#FAF6F0) achieves a contrast ratio of 11.3:1 — well above the WCAG 2.1 AA requirement of 4.5:1. Our burgundy accent colour (#7A2837) on white achieves a contrast ratio of 7.2:1, meeting AAA standards for normal text. All interactive elements meet minimum AA contrast requirements.

Typography & Readability

CurvyStyleMuse uses the Jost typeface — a clean, humanist sans-serif with excellent legibility at all sizes. Body text is set at a minimum of 16px with 1.8 line height. Article body text uses 17px. Decorative script text (Great Vibes) is supplemented by visible heading text and never used alone to convey essential information.

Images

Every editorial image on CurvyStyleMuse includes a descriptive alt attribute that describes the outfit, style, or scene depicted. Purely decorative images are marked with empty alt attributes so screen readers can skip them appropriately.

Forms

All form fields — including our newsletter signup and contact form — include associated labels, visible focus states, and clear error messaging. Form instructions are written in plain English and do not rely on colour alone to convey meaning.

Third-Party Content

CurvyStyleMuse displays third-party advertising through Google AdSense and other networks. We cannot fully control the accessibility of third-party ad content or scripts. We work with reputable advertising partners and encourage them to maintain accessible standards, but we acknowledge this is an area of known limitation.

Known Limitations

We are continuously working to improve accessibility across CurvyStyleMuse. Current known limitations include: some complex interactive components (filter buttons) may not be fully optimised for all screen reader experiences. We are actively working to address these.

Feedback

If you encounter any accessibility barriers on CurvyStyleMuse, please contact us. We take all accessibility feedback seriously and aim to respond within 5 business days. We are grateful for any feedback that helps us improve the experience for all readers.

Our Standard

We aim to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance across all pages. Where we are aware of gaps, we document them and work to resolve them on a priority basis. We treat accessibility as an ongoing commitment, not a one-time fix.