But I'm still looking for style. I'm not ready for mature fashion yet." ... We used to just fit our clothes on whoever was an average size and in the room at the time. ... The Sex Industry

In today's Wall Street Journal, there's a story about "women of a certain size." As we all know, the "average" women's size in the U.S. is a 14. And yet! ... Size 8 is plus in fashionland!

In a world where real women wear an average size 14, why does the fashion industry mount such resistance to more substantial models? ... "We want the fashion industry to put its words into action,

Despite what the fashion industry thinks, the average clothing size in the United States is not a svelte 8 for women and a 40 regular for men.

A size 12 may be considered plus size in the fashion industry, ... I am 6'3" and wear a size 14. Please, someone tell me I am plus size...because I def am not when you consider the average size of women.

She also said it is the biggest untapped market in the fashion industry. ... Fashion Industry Looks To Expand Plus-Size Market; By Kirk Baird - Las Vegas Sun; Feb 27, 2005, 08:38;

Many studies also indicate that the average size of American women is a 14 and that the majority of women in the U.S. wear a size 12 or above. ... Fashion tips & articles

Industry reports indicate that plus-size consumers are college graduates, and many enjoy more disposable income than the average American woman, earning over $100,000 a year. ... Eco-fashion

Phil Ryan, General Manager for City Chic says, “the average size Australian woman is size 14 to 16 and have previously always been under catered for in the fashion industry,

Granted, by fashion industry and beauty pageant standards, Marshall is gargantuan. ... Chloe Marshall is not plus-size; she’s average-size.