possible, but the stat doesn't prove the causal story. A 4.5x ratio could also reflect that the plus-size category was built largely around Black and Latina con

possible, but the stat doesn't prove the causal story. A 4.5x ratio could also reflect that the plus-size category was built largely around Black and Latina consumers (who statistically have higher average body sizes in the US), so brands cast to their actual customer demographics...