As I was thinking about what interesting topic I wanted to write about today, I started moving towards the idea of shopping.  (Gasp!!).  Seriously, though.  In all of the hoopla surrounding the "plus woman" today, are we forgetting about the "petite woman?"

I mean, geez- let's not blame the women for being small.  Just as I don't want to be penalized for my height, or my curves, I don't think that it's particularly fun for a lot of women who are little!  The issue really starts with the designers.  I think that the fit sizes are antiquated and need to be changed.  At the very least, maybe they should expand the sizes BOTH WAYS!

Jezebel has a great article about the RETAILER differences, and why it's so difficult.. apparently, if you don't fit the narrow regulations, then
you're out of luck!

Plus Vs. Petite: Why Retailers Find It Hard Making Clothes To Fit Most Women

What I also find interesting is that somehow, the "Plus Woman" is supposed to shop online, while picturing herself in what the model is wearing... even though the model is a size 2!  Could this industry have any more contradictions?
Maybe Nordstrom's has found the solution?  Just combine them all?!

See below.  If you are a size 16 and you are shopping, can you relate to this woman?