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If you are a size 14 or higher, then you are approximately 65% of the North American women trying to find the latest in fashions that fit right.
Many plus size girls would just cringe when it came to back to school fashions, or something to wear to work. You would find a large size somewhere to fit, but didn't always get much choice in the style.
Size 14 and up are considered plus size. So, if more than 65% of the population is considered plus size then why are all the fashion shows and latest fashion model rake thin? Many of these fashions that are designed for the super slim girl just can't be made to look good on a plus size girl. They tend to accentuate the wrong areas. So what to do?
Well finally in the last couple of years, design houses and fashion houses have started sharpening their pencils and gearing their designs towards the plus size girl. They are now hiring plus size models to show them off, and are totally changing the market.
Gone are the days of the black and navy blue bag style clothing that used to be on a rack in the back of the local clothing store, and now are the days of plus size fashions in these same stores and up near the front. It was only a matter of time before people were just not going to shop for the fashions that were displayed on the rake thin manikin.
The plus size model, now gets to model clothes that hug just the right spots and glance over the not so nice spots. There is way more to choose from than there ever was. Bathing suits, dresses, casual wear and more have all been touched by the plus size designer and the plus size girl is looking chic and classy.
So, if you have been putting off going shopping, simply because you are a plus size girl, then you are going to be surprised. But be warned you are going to need your credit card and a good day of shopping. So wear those comfy running shoes and start walking, because you are not longer going to be looking in the back of the store for your latest plus size fashions.