That's why when Chromat created "sample size" shirts and sent them down the runway, it made a big political statement about body diversity and body positivity. (Chromat offers sizes XS-3XL.) ...

During New York Fashion Week (Sept. 5-12), a designer showcase will include a plus-size label for the first time. Items from Cabiria offer clothing for women sizes 12-24. Today ...

And it's true: Despite the fact that the average American woman is a 14, and most retailers designate plus-size clothing as starting at size 12 or 14, fashion models above a 4 or 6 find themselves ...