The average American woman is sized between a 14 and an 18. 

So why do most L.L. Bean women's styles max out at XL? Their current website (as of 11/16/16) has 190 products listed under the plus size category. That's less than the women's footwear department which lists 279. 

They say they listen to their customers to make the best decisions on products... let's tell them, RESPECTFULLY, that we need more plus size options!