On a scale of one to 12, plus-size fashions rate a 15 or higher! According to Cotton Incorporated’s Lifestyle Monitor™ survey, nearly 50% of women in the U.S. wear a size 12 or greater. Once upon a time the only fashion options for these customers were over-sized kaftans and other garments designed to “cover.” But today, thanks to the popularity of celebrities like Queen Latifah and forward-thinking designers and retailers, plus-size women can choose fashions that flatter their proportions, rather than hide their curves. Here are some of our favorites ranging from classic to cool.