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If you're looking for a great brand that carries extended plus size clothing, you've got to check out Universal Standard! Read on to learn more!

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If you&#039;re looking for a great brand that carries extended plus size clothing, you&#039;ve got to check out Universal Standard! Read on to learn more!

Knowing what to wear for your body shape can be confusing. So we've done the hard work and put together these plus size guides on what works for your shape. Remember, these are just helpful suggestions and you can wear whatever the F*** you want!

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Hourglass body shapes are incredibly fun to dress with easy options such as wearing a shirt dress with a statement belt to emphasize those va-va-voom curves to slinky wrap shirts with cute tie detailing. If you're unsure how to dress a plus-size hourglass figure or what is considered plus size, the personal shoppers at Insyze

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Hourglass body shapes are incredibly fun to dress with easy options such as wearing a shirt dress with a statement belt to emphasize those va-va-voom curves to slinky wrap shirts with cute tie detailing. If you&#039;re unsure how to dress a plus-size hourglass figure or what is considered plus size, the personal shoppers at Insyze

Before thinking about dresses that look best on plus-size women or the gorgeous, smart casual shirt dress styles that look amazing on just about everyone, let's talk about what it really means to dress for your plus-size body type. Thousands of plus-size fashion-lovers feel pressure to wear: Dark, drab colors to hide their incredible figures.

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Before thinking about dresses that look best on plus-size women or the gorgeous, smart casual shirt dress styles that look amazing on just about everyone, let&#039;s talk about what it really means to dress for your plus-size body type. Thousands of plus-size fashion-lovers feel pressure to wear: Dark, drab colors to hide their incredible figures.

Have you ever got in front of the camera and literally had no idea what to do with yourself? And what do people mean when they talk about angles? - you’re a human being, not a triangle! No matter if you are new to being in front of the camera and are feeling a bit

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As women, our bodies all have different proportions; some women have big boobs whilst others are flat chested, some have a clearly defined waist and others don’t and so on and so on.
There are five main categories of body shapes (which can then be divided further giving a total of twelve but we thought five was a nice round number so we’re sticking to that.)
Circular = Apple
Triangle = Pear
Inverted Triangle = Strawberry
Rectangle = Banana
and Hourglass
We’ve broken down each body shape type to help you work out which one you are. Keep an eye out for our style guide for top tips on what to wear for your body shape.

What are the different body shapes?

The circular/apple body shape means that carry most of your weight around your top half and mid section. If you are an apple, you have:
<ul>
<li class="p1">Large or average bust</li>
<li class="p1">Little to no definition to the waist</li>
<li class="p1">Tend to carry your weight on your tummy/mid-section.</li>
</ul>
Famous apples include the Gala, Braeburn and Pink Lady……We mean Kate Upton, Liz Hurley, Drew Barrymore and Tyra Banks.
Yes, you read that correctly, you gorgeous apples have got what it takes to be America’s Next Top Model!
<h3 class="p1">What to wear for the apple body shape</h3>
A-line and skater dresses
Tunics and longer tops/cardigans/jackets
V-necks
Patterns to be kept to a minimum on your top section
Single breasted jackets
Knee length skirts
Bootcut or straight leg trousers
Read our the <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/top-tips-for-the-apple-body-shape/">full guide for the Apple body shape here.</a>

Apple Body Shape

This top-heavy/ inverted triangle shape means that you have:
<ul>
<li class="p1">Wide shoulders and large bust</li>
<li class="p1">Narrow hips</li>
<li class="p1">Flat bum</li>
<li class="p1">Slim legs</li>
</ul>
Juicy strawberry ladies include Naomi Campbell, Demi Moore, Jessica Simpson and Renee Zellweger. Bridget Jones eat your heart out.
<h3 class="p1">What to wear for the strawberry body shape</h3>
 A-line and skater styles
Tunics and longer tops/cardigans/jackets
 V-neck tops and dresses
Patterns on your bottom half
Single breasted jackets
Bootcut or straight leg trousers
Check out what to <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/what-to-wear-for-the-strawberry-body-shape/">wear for the strawberry body shape guide here.</a>

Strawberry Body Shape

The pear or triangle body shape is defined as:
<ul>
<li class="p1">Small chest</li>
<li class="p1">Flat(ish) tummy</li>
<li class="p1">Narrow waist</li>
<li class="p1">Wide hips</li>
<li class="p1">Big booty</li>
</ul>
Famous pears include Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.
<h3 class="p1">What to wear for the pear body shape</h3>
Choose tops in structured styles with low or wide necklines
Stick to embellishment on your top half
Body con skirts &#8211; emphasise your small waist
Go for dark colours on your lower half and lighter colours to the top.
Stripes and florals are the perfect patterns for pears.
Read our <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/what-to-wear-for-the-pear-body-shape/">full guide for the pear body shape here</a>.

Pear Body Shape

Rectangular bananas (not the curved ones that you often get at the supermarket) often look shorter and often wider than they actually are and this because:
<ul>
<li class="p1">Bust and shoulders are proportionately the same width as your waistline</li>
<li class="p1">There is little to no definition to the waist.</li>
</ul>
Nicole Kidman, Anne Hathaway and Cameron Diaz are all flaunting their banana bods and so should you!
<h3 class="p1">What to wear for the banana body shape</h3>
Peplum tops
Embellishment such as ruching, pleating or pockets
Skater dresses and skirts
Wrap styles
Structured jackets
See more from our <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/what-to-wear-for-a-straight-up-and-down-body-type/">banana body shape guide.</a>

Banana Body Shape

Finally the hourglass, the body shape that Kim Kardashian has made so fashionable in 2017:
<ul>
<li class="p1"> Equally proportioned bust and hips</li>
<li class="p1">Full/large bust</li>
<li class="p1">Well defined/ clinched in waist</li>
<li class="p1">Shapely legs</li>
</ul>
Marilyn Monroe is perhaps the most famous hourglass but other famous egg-timers include Dita Von Teese, Mariah Carey and Salma Hayek.
<h3 class="p1">What to wear for the hourglass body shape</h3>
Body con dresses
Pencil skirts
Sweetheart necklines
Wrap styles
Trench coats and belted styles
See more <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/what-to-wear-for-the-hourglass-body-shape/">hourglass body shape guides here.</a>

Hourglass Body Shape

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We’ve all been there before, looking in the mirror, wondering why the dress you're wearing looks totally different on you than the model on the website. We're not just talking about seeing plus size clothes on size 6 models either! Even women of the same dress size can wear an item and it will look completely different. Why is this the case? 
The answer is body shape.

How To Tell Which Body Shape You Are

This is our most treasured part of Insyze. Body positivity and confidence is at the essence of our very mission and purpose. We want you to feel confident in your own skin, no matter what size you are and it's important to us to help you get there. These Body Positive and Body Confidence Boosting posts are here to inspire you to love your body.

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Knowing what body shape you are can really help your body confidence and find the perfect outfits. It's a great thing for all women of every shape and size to know! Here's our guide to tell which body shape you are.

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Knowing what body shape you are can really help your body confidence and find the perfect outfits. It&#039;s a great thing for all women of every shape and size to know! Here&#039;s our guide to tell which body shape you are.

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your next alpine adventure, you’ll love the Apres Ski inspired looks this season. From chunky knitwear to big and bold quilted puffas our Snow Bunnies collection has got us feeling all warm and cozy. 

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Imagine the scene, you see a gorgeous dress online and not only is it in your size but it’s also a style that you know will look good on you. Or maybe you’ve just walked into a shop and see the perfect dress that you know will look great on you…alas, it’s not meant to be, regardless of how hard you try the clothes just won’t hang right. Why is this you ask?
Its all down to the fabric that the item is made of. As Marie Dence, founder of Curvy Fashionista, says “Fabrication is sooo key and the wrong fabric choice on a garment can kill its overall look!”

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Our ultimate guide to fabrics breaks down the fibres to tell you everthing you need to know about the materials your clothes are made of

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We're all wonderfully unique, so dressing for your body type really depends on your personality, tastes and style alter-ego! But, if you'd like to know what kind of dress looks best on plus sizes or how to wear a shirt dress with accessories that pack a punch, we're here to help. It all starts with

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If you live in Hawaii or are going there on vacation, you will want to dress in a way that helps you stay cool in the heat. And if you are traveling from a colder climate, that means wearing a lot less clothing than you may be used to donning.&nbsp;&nbsp; Yet, some plus-size women do

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Making a great first impression is key in to smashing that job interview and that starts with finding the perfect outfit. Check out our collection for inspiration.

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Everyone needs a little inspiration sometimes, especially when it comes to deciding on what to wear! If you feel short of ideas, you're in the right place sis! Here's all our favorite trending plus size looks.

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Make a great first impression and secure your next job with Insyze's top tips on plus size interview outfits

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We curate stylish plus size shopping guides and showcase inspirational plus size bloggers to help you discover this seasons&#039; top trends, shop the latest sales, and find the perfect clothes for any occasion.

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