For whatever reason, fashion means thin. Yet slowly but surly curvy girls are getting their due. Stats continue to show that 60% of women in the United States wear a size 14 or bigger, yet true fashionistas are always fitted in single-digits. In fact, it appears that the growing rarity of size 0s, 2s and 4s makes them all the more popular. Designers are flocking to dress the tiny girls, while the plus-sized populace waits patiently for the designer knock-offs to come.

Still companies like Missphit (see the Diva halter at right, $42) , strive to bridge the gap with fashionable tops designed to not just fit but flatter the curvy girl. The styles are still derivative, but the engineering looks worthwhile. The line is available at Dillard’s, at select boutiques and online at missphit.com.