By: robbie
I don't have a problem with plus sized models not wanting to be categorized--and, I don't have a problem with clothing lines expanding to sizes above a 12 but not extending to a 24. According to the 'standard', plus size starts at size 14. When I was younger (and much thinner) I did not know this, nor considered myself plus sized because I did not shop at Lane Bryant and other plus sized stores. It wasn't until I could no longer squeeze my fanny into a 16 then went kicking and screaming to Lane Bryant. I came out with size 18 clothes and made the confession, 'ok, I am officially plus size'. Several plus size bloggers I follow admit they can still buy some of their clothing in misses and junior sizes. When is plus size too small to benefit the masses? 16? 18? On the other hand, how large is too large? Women larger than size 24 feel under represented also. Lane Bryant designers along with Melissa McCarthy and Ashley Nell Tipton are giving life to plus size clothing trends in stores. However, mainstream runways have their own audience and interests.