It's classy and slimming and so comfortable while carrying kids at the pool or beach ... the flattering neckline). Nomads Swimwear was started by plus-size model and businesswoman Taylor Long.

But the public health crisis may prove an opportunity for retailers: Plus-size kids clothing is one of the most promising niche markets in the fashion world. As the waistlines of American adults ...

We both know the answer to why-oh-why we can’t find decent swimwear in plus sizes. Because designers and retailers continue to ignore us! I recently went swimsuit shopping with a plus-size ...

But now, Reuters reports, clothing makers are starting to respond to a growing demand for cool plus-size clothes for preteen kids. J.C. Penney, Wal-Mart and Sears already carry plus sizes for ...

For example, for kids ages 6 to 11, obesity increased from 6.5 percent to 19.6 percent between 1980 and 2008. According to Forbes and MarketResearch.com, sales of women's and girl's plus size ...