Our data suggests that the majority of American women (54.4%) are considered plus size, when compared to the 0.8% of plus size looks at fashion week, this disparity is clearly evident (and shocking).

a self-described “plus-size” woman of Atmore, Alabama, is remaining positive while addressing the harsh backlash received after being crowned Miss Alabama at the National American Miss Pageant.

And even certain brands that sell “plus-size” jeans cut corners by working from the same patterns used for their straight sizes, with (often thin) designers not designing for curves ...