but there was once a time when fashion was considered a purview of younger women. Ladies of "a certain age" were supposed to cover up, hide, and fade quietly into the sartorial background.

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While only a handful of fast fashion brands once catered to plus sizes, there are now dozens of stores committed to making elevated plus-size clothing for women. Trailblazers like Marina Rinaldi ...