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<h3><b>1. Accept Your Body</b></h3>
<p>The reason this tip is no.1 is that accepting your body and what you’ve got is the most important factor for your personal style and confidence. Everyone, no matter what size or shape they have body hang-ups and it’s ok for you to have bad days – but accepting your body, for all your perceived flaws and all your wonderful assets will allow you to make better style decisions.</p>
<h3><b>2. Embrace your belly/thighs</b></h3>
<p>After acceptance, comes affection! Love your belly. Love your thighs. Don’t feel the need to cover up the areas you’re self-conscious of – because you can make yourself look less shapely by wearing baggy clothes and hiding your body.</p>
<h3><b>3. Invest in good underwear</b></h3>
<p>This tip is not just for plus size women – every woman should own great fitting underwear as it’s the best way to ensure your clothes fit you well on top. Make sure you’re wearing the correct bra size by getting measured and don’t restrict yourself to oversized knickers. Invest in flattering, well-supportive underwear and watch your confidence soar!</p>
<p>And remember – wear a nude bra under sheer or light colors to avoid triangle bra straps. Nude bras are available in many different shades to suit your skin tone and blend with your skin under your clothes.!</p>
<h3><b>4. Find bloggers with your shape for inspiration</b></h3>
<p>There are so many amazing women posting their daily style and outfits on Instagram, blogs, and Youtube. Finding bloggers with similar body shape to you can not only inspire your confidence to try new things but also shows you what’s possible for your shape! Nothing’s off-limits – but it’s always great to have a muse you can turn to when you’re stuck for style ideas.</p>
<h3><b>5. Don’t just cover up</b></h3>
<p>Wearing baggy t-shirts and shapeless clothing might cover your lumps and bumps but it also makes you look like you’ve got the body of a sack. Dress for your shape and yes, round is a shape! So wear fitting clothes that flatter you – don’t hide beneath oversized fabrics.</p>
<h3><b>6. Know your fabrics</b></h3>
<p>A polyester tank top that clings to you and causes static shocks will not be as flattering a cotton-elastane mix, which is a stretchy well-fitting material. Understanding the composition of fabrics will help you choose better fitting clothes when shopping online – and in-store. Our <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/plus-size-guide-to-fabrics/">fabric guide</a> has got all the answers.</p>
<h3><b>7. Know your silhouette</b></h3>
<p>There are no set rules when it comes to fashion and style, but the science behind why certain shaped clothes flatter different body silhouettes is great to refer to when in doubt. For example, empire line dresses look fabulous on pear-shaped ladies with smaller waists and bigger thighs – but empire lines are to be avoided if you’re apple shaped because the fit around the waist can give off maternity vibes. See our <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/how-to-tell-which-body-shape-you-are/">body shape guides</a> here.</p>
<h3><b>8. Accessorise strategically</b></h3>
<p>The power of good accessories is not to be sniffed at. Whether that’s a statement belt, necklace or mega earrings – you can jazz up a basic t-shirt and jeans combo with accessories to create a wow factor.</p>
<p>Our favorite tip is to accessorize high street clothing with high-end bags or <a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=0666cef2a1af731647c9db32bf042fbf&amp;insertId=33f377887317fd4d&amp;type=L&amp;exp=60%3ACI1C55A%3A2&amp;libId=jparfyzx0102qe1f000DAnw8w4omw&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2F24-amazing-style-tips-for-plus-size-women%2F&amp;v=1&amp;iid=33f377887317fd4d&amp;out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crocs.com%2F&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F2%2F&amp;title=24%20Amazing%20Style%20Tips%20For%20Plus%20Size%20Women%20%7C%20INSYZE&amp;txt=%3Cspan%3Eshoes%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow">shoes</a> – they instantly make your whole outfit appear chic and your look goes from $10 to $1million.</p>
<h3><b>9. Embrace Vintage</b></h3>
<p>Vintage clothing is fabulous on so many levels. From the fact that every item is unique, to the eco-friendly recycling aspect -vintage clothing and accessories can instantly add a wow factor to your outfit. Vintage silhouettes are also very figure flattering for plus size women.</p>
<h3><b>10. When in doubt, wear a wrap dress</b></h3>
<p>The humble wrap dress is a style that fits every body shape and is extremely flattering. The same can’t be said for any other style of dress, but if you have a trusty wrap dress in your wardrobe then you’ll never be short of a go-to outfit.</p>
<h3><b>11. Invest in quality basics</b></h3>
<p>Just like quality underwear, some trusty basics will see you through the best and worst of times. Investing in quality basics are great for a minimalist style, or for those times when you just can’t be bothered. Thick straps on vest tops and non-clinging fabrics will help you to look and feel your best.</p>
<h3><b>12. Try Multiple Sizes</b></h3>
<p>When it comes to dress size, don’t pigeonhole yourself! The size on the label is just a number, it doesn’t mean anything or stand for what you are as a person. You may find a larger or smaller size than you think you are could be a better fit – so always try multiple sizes when you’re out shopping. Free returns for online shopping make this easy to do at home too.</p>
<h3><b>13. Wear that crop top!</b></h3>
<p>Just because you aren’t a size S doesn’t mean you can’t wear crop tops. Just look at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/garnerstyle/?hl=en">Garner style</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gabifresh/">Gabi Fresh</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/simonemariposa/?hl=en">Simone Mariposa</a>– all these plus size women wear crop tops and ROCK them. If you want to wear a crop top then do – a bit of skin showing can look super cute. If you’re self-conscious but want to wear a crop top, team it with a cool jacket or cardigan – then you can have a peek of skin showing but still feel covered. Confidence is everything.</p>
<h3><b>14. Tailoring is your friend</b></h3>
<p>Never underestimate the power of good tailoring.</p>
<p>The problem with some plus size clothes is that they can sometimes be a bit shapeless, but for less than $20 you can have dresses and jackets nipped in all the right places and to suit your exact body. The result is beautiful fitting clothes that you can feel happy and confident in.</p>
<h3><b>15. Avoid flimsy fabrics</b></h3>
<p>Knowing your fabrics is important, avoiding the bad ones even more so. Cheap fabrics often fade and are flimsy to wear – it’s also bad for the environment to have too many items considered ‘throwaway fashion’.</p>
<h3><b>16. Embrace prints</b></h3>
<p>Prints are a vibrant way of making a style statement and classics like leopard print and <a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=0666cef2a1af731647c9db32bf042fbf&amp;insertId=cb8634deced0fa55&amp;type=L&amp;exp=60%3ACI1C55A%3A2&amp;libId=jparfyzx0102qe1f000DAnw8w4omw&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2F24-amazing-style-tips-for-plus-size-women%2F&amp;v=1&amp;iid=cb8634deced0fa55&amp;out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.little-mistress.com%2F&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F2%2F&amp;title=24%20Amazing%20Style%20Tips%20For%20Plus%20Size%20Women%20%7C%20INSYZE&amp;txt=%3Cspan%3Epolka%20%3C%2Fspan%3E%3Cspan%3Edots%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow">polka dots</a> are always coming back in fashion. Wearing larger patterns and prints is said to be more flattering for plus size ladies – but we say, wear what you want!</p>
<h3><b>17. Use color to your advantage</b></h3>
<p>The colors you wear can speak your mood! And as style and dressing is all part of self-expression, think about what you’re portraying with your outfit. Now, remember the color wheel from school, with the complementary opposites? These are the color combinations that work best in style too.</p>
<h3><b>18. Know your measurements</b></h3>
<p>Sometimes, online shopping can be stressful when you’re unsure of which size to buy. That’s why knowing your measurements can be very helpful, as it allows you to shop for fit rather than by size and will result in less returns and a happier you when your clothes arrive!</p>
<h3><b>19. Get your hair done</b></h3>
<p>Your hair really helps to frame your face and adds an extra statement to your look. If you’re feeling low in confidence or have an event coming up, get a blow wave or style your hair in glamorous curls. Making that extra bit of effort with your hair will lift your mood and as we keep saying, confidence is the best accessory!</p>
<h3><b>20. Say it with <a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" href="https://www.insyze.com/browse/womens-shoes/" rel="nofollow">shoes</a></b></h3>
<p>The great thing about shoes is that your feet can never have a ‘bloated day’ – so <a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=0666cef2a1af731647c9db32bf042fbf&amp;insertId=33f377887317fd4d&amp;type=L&amp;exp=60%3ACI1C55A%3A2&amp;libId=jparfyzx0102qe1f000DAnw8w4omw&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2F24-amazing-style-tips-for-plus-size-women%2F&amp;v=1&amp;iid=33f377887317fd4d&amp;out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crocs.com%2F&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F2%2F&amp;title=24%20Amazing%20Style%20Tips%20For%20Plus%20Size%20Women%20%7C%20INSYZE&amp;txt=%3Cspan%3Eshoes%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow">shoes</a> always look and feel great when you wear them! They’re also a great way of adding some personality and flair to your outfit, without going all out. We love textures such as snake print boots with a plain black dress – instant glam.</p>
<h3><b>21. Make your own rules</b></h3>
<p>When it comes to your personal style, the only rules to follow are the ones that you curate and know work for you. You don’t have to follow trends if you don’t like them. Allow your style to be a reflection of your personality and most importantly, feel confident and comfortable in what you’re wearing.</p>
<h3><b>22. Pamper yourself</b></h3>
<p>Making sure you treat yourself with love is one of the best ways to practice self-acceptance and confidence. Love your body by pampering yourself often. Whether that’s getting a massage, nourishing your body with a smoothie or getting a nice pedicure. Looking glowing and polished is always a style winner.</p>
<h3><b>23. Spend time finding good fitting jeans</b></h3>
<p>Having a trusty pair of jeans is a fail-safe outfit win. You can dress jeans up as well as down and so finding a good pair is essential for your wardrobe. Remember to always do the Squat Test when jeans shopping – a good pair won’t reveal your butt and you’ll feel the stretch in them!</p>
<h3><b>24. Check your lighting</b></h3>
<p>Whether you’re trying outfits on in a store or at home, making sure you’re in flattering lighting will allow you to see how well an outfit really looks. Harsh fluorescent light is not advised for anyone of any size, so never judge your body under this kind of lighting. Lots of natural light is best for your clothes and make-up.</p>
<p>If we had to summarise our style tips, here are the nine most important ones! Please share them on Pinterest and on your blog if you want to.</p>


<p>This isn’t a ‘wear this not that’ kind of post – but we have collated some amazing style tips for plus size women, with advice on how to find clothes that make you look and, most importantly feel good.</p>
<p>Photo Credit: Hayet Rida</p>


27 Amazing Style Tips for Plus Size Women 

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<p>How many times have you been your own worst enemy when you look in the mirror? How many hours have you spent agonising over what to wear, whether or not to go to that party; all because you feel unattractive or insecure in yourself.</p>
<p>Well, we call Bullshit.</p>
<p>That’s why we’ve recruited the advice and words from some of our favorite <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/24-amazing-style-tips-for-plus-size-women/">plus size</a> bloggers. These women are growing their <a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=0666cef2a1af731647c9db32bf042fbf&amp;insertId=967315f4b921c3ad&amp;type=H&amp;mid=37508&amp;exp=60%3ACI1C55A%3A3&amp;libId=jpat0nom0102qe1f000DAnw8w4omw&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fbody-positive-messages-from-plus-size-bloggers-to-you%2F&amp;v=1&amp;iid=967315f4b921c3ad&amp;out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farfetch.com%2Fshopping%2Fwomen%2Fpaloma-barcelo-espadrille-platforms-item-11929861.aspx%3Ffsb%3D1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F2%2F&amp;title=Body%20Positive%20Messages%20From%20Plus%20Size%20Bloggers%20To%20You%20%7C%20INSYZE&amp;txt=%3Cspan%3Eplatforms%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow">platforms</a> by spreading love and body positivity. We love their inspiring attitude and wanted to share their thoughts with you.</p>
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<blockquote><p>What gives me the most confidence is style and expressing my self through beauty</p></blockquote>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>What motivates you when you’re feeling low in confidence?</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">My go to solution when my confidence is low is putting myself together. I make sure to do my hair, put my makeup on and I make sure to find an outfit in my closet or may go buy an outfit, if I must!</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">That outfit has to make me feel beautiful or sexy or comfortable.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>What’s your advice for women who are struggling to accept their bodies?</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The best advice is this…. The curvy woman is now accepted in the world. The fashion world now has beautiful and trendy styles that fill all our bodies now. TV and movies now offer us roles, we have influencers that come in all shapes. We have so many outlets to feel inspired.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Follow these influencers on instagram, see how they do their make up, see how they dress and listen to the positive things they say. Check out Pinterest for style tips as well!</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Being a curvy girl I’m always looking for inspiration because I’m not a size 0-8. I don’t feel the need to be so skinny anymore. I embrace my chunky arms, my thicker legs and everything else that isn’t perfect on my body. I love being curvy and it makes me feel sexy now. But what gives me the most confidence is style and expressing my self through beauty. And I try to eat well and work out so that there is balance in my life.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Renee Waniolek</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">@renee.waniolek</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s2"><a href="http://instagram.com/renee.waniolek">instagram.com/renee.waniolek</a></span></p>
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<blockquote><p><span class="s1">We only have one life, one chance, and to not love ourselves, wear what we want, be what we want, we are not living our best life.</span></p></blockquote>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>What motivates you when you’re feeling low in confidence?</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">When I am having a low confidence day, I tend to do my makeup or wear my favorite outfit…not because it will make me look good but because doing those things make me feel good. I also treat myself to a warm bath or something comforting, mainly because when I take care of myself, it helps me build my confidence more. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>What’s your advice for women who are struggling to accept their bodies?</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">No matter what your size is, you are worthy. I say this to myself still on a bad day. Even if we want to lose weight or change something about our bodies, if we don’t love ourselves as we are right now, chances are that part is not going to change.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Our bodies are amazing things. They put up with the stress and struggles we give it, and it keeps going. After dealing with a brain injury and all the health issues I have had related to that the past few years, I find myself in wonder sometimes of my body because it has kept going. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">If we wait to love ourselves until X, Y or Z happens, we are wasting parts of our lives. We only have one life, one chance, and to not love ourselves, wear what we want, be what we want, we are not living our best life.</span></p>
<p class="p5"><span class="s1">Lesa Marie</span></p>
<p class="p5"><span class="s1">@prissymissydoll</span></p>
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<blockquote><p><span class="s1">Look in the mirror everyday and say to yourself you love yourself for who you are and that you are beautiful.</span></p></blockquote>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>What motivates you when you’re feeling low in confidence?</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">What motivates me is the positive feedback I get from my viewers and followers and also knowing how I am helping so many women accept themselves and love themselves. Getting such lovely comments on photos and videos makes me feel so happy warm fuzzy inside! </span></p>
<p><span class="s1"><b>What’s your advice for women who are struggling to accept their bodies?</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">My advice for other women is to look in the mirror everyday and say to yourself you love yourself for who you are and that you are beautiful. Also watch Youtubers and go on social media <a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=0666cef2a1af731647c9db32bf042fbf&amp;insertId=967315f4b921c3ad&amp;type=H&amp;mid=37508&amp;exp=60%3ACI1C55A%3A3&amp;libId=jpat0nom0102qe1f000DAnw8w4omw&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fbody-positive-messages-from-plus-size-bloggers-to-you%2F&amp;v=1&amp;iid=967315f4b921c3ad&amp;out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farfetch.com%2Fshopping%2Fwomen%2Fpaloma-barcelo-espadrille-platforms-item-11929861.aspx%3Ffsb%3D1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F2%2F&amp;title=Body%20Positive%20Messages%20From%20Plus%20Size%20Bloggers%20To%20You%20%7C%20INSYZE&amp;txt=%3Cspan%3Eplatforms%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow">platforms</a> of bigger people to gain tips and more confidence. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s3">On</span><span class="s1"> Youtube there are a lot of slimmer girls and when I started, I used to think that I was too fat and ugly etc [for Youtube] but over the years I have gained confidence and as I say it’s wonderful to help others. I was bullied for years at school and college for my weight… now I am strong and self loving.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Laura Stone</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">@minxlaura123</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s2"><a href="http://instagram.com/minxlaura123">instagram.com/minxlaura123</a></span></p>
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<blockquote><p><span class="s1">There is no single person, irrespective of size, who loves their<a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=0666cef2a1af731647c9db32bf042fbf&amp;insertId=2ace04dba71beb79&amp;type=H&amp;mid=7251&amp;exp=60%3ACI1C55A%3A3&amp;libId=jpat0nom0102qe1f000DAnw8w4omw&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fbody-positive-messages-from-plus-size-bloggers-to-you%2F&amp;v=1&amp;iid=2ace04dba71beb79&amp;out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gopjn.com%2Ft%2F1-7251-43737-7251%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.nordstromrack.com%252Fshop%252Fproduct%252F2456276&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F2%2F&amp;title=Body%20Positive%20Messages%20From%20Plus%20Size%20Bloggers%20To%20You%20%7C%20INSYZE&amp;txt=%3Cspan%3Ebody%20%3C%2Fspan%3E%3Cspan%3E100%3C%2Fspan%3E%3Cspan%3E%25%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow">body 100%</a> of the time and it’s ok for you not to as well.</span></p></blockquote>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b><i>What motivates you when you are feeling low in confidence?</i></b></span></p>
<p>I turn to the social media accounts I follow, as I find that being surrounded by a cacophony of plus size gorgeousness can serve to remind you that you are in that gang.</p>
<p><b><i>What’s your advice for women who are struggling to accept their bodies?</i></b></p>
<p>Don’t compare.  Remember that every body is on a different journey and no two paths are the same.  You aren’t expected to follow a couple of BoPo<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>(Body Positive) accounts, read a few mantras and wake up the following morning the queen of BoPo who loves their body unconditionally.  So try focusing on initially just liking your body, even if it’s just one bit.  Then baby step it from there.  Instead of focusing on the gazillion things I’m sure you can reel off the top of your head that you don’t like, put your energy into thinking of things you do like.  It all sounds very cliche but it will grow.  Lastly don’t be too hard on yourself.  There is no single person, irrespective of size, who loves their <a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=0666cef2a1af731647c9db32bf042fbf&amp;insertId=2ace04dba71beb79&amp;type=H&amp;mid=7251&amp;exp=60%3ACI1C55A%3A3&amp;libId=jpat0nom0102qe1f000DAnw8w4omw&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fbody-positive-messages-from-plus-size-bloggers-to-you%2F&amp;v=1&amp;iid=2ace04dba71beb79&amp;out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gopjn.com%2Ft%2F1-7251-43737-7251%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.nordstromrack.com%252Fshop%252Fproduct%252F2456276&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F2%2F&amp;title=Body%20Positive%20Messages%20From%20Plus%20Size%20Bloggers%20To%20You%20%7C%20INSYZE&amp;txt=%3Cspan%3Ebody%20%3C%2Fspan%3E%3Cspan%3E100%3C%2Fspan%3E%3Cspan%3E%25%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow">body 100%</a> of the time and it’s ok for you not to as well.  It’s just about learning new behaviours that teach you how not to wallow in the negativity.</p>
<p>Anyway I feel like I’m starting to get a bit ranty and preachy so I’m gonna shut up now x I hope there is something you maybe able to use.  No worries if not.</p>
<p>Kelly xoxo</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">@jellywtbelly</span></p>
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<blockquote><p><span class="s1">Be your own cheerleader, your own supporter….ride or die.</span></p></blockquote>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>What motivates you when you’re feeling low in confidence?</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">I used to struggle a lot with the thought of loving myself and it took a long time to get where I’m at. Anytime I get in that head space of feeling low in confidence, I start to cheer ME on. I am my own cheerleader.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">I root for myself while looking in the mirror and recite “I am flawless….beautifully made….werk Queen…twirl Queen” (as I <a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=0666cef2a1af731647c9db32bf042fbf&amp;insertId=93fe2e81e2ea23da&amp;type=H&amp;mid=42696&amp;exp=60%3ACI1C55A%3A3&amp;libId=jpat0nom0102qe1f000DAnw8w4omw&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fbody-positive-messages-from-plus-size-bloggers-to-you%2F&amp;v=1&amp;iid=93fe2e81e2ea23da&amp;out=http%3A%2F%2Fnowlet.com%2Fproduct%2FproductDetail%3FproductNo%3D11175_5113&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F2%2F&amp;title=Body%20Positive%20Messages%20From%20Plus%20Size%20Bloggers%20To%20You%20%7C%20INSYZE&amp;txt=%3Cspan%3Espin%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow">spin</a> around and watch myself in the mirror). </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>What’s your advice for women who are struggling to accept their bodies?</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">You have to sometimes be your own cheerleader. It doesn’t matter what anyone can say to you if you’re not feeling confident. Confidence starts with YOU! Be your own cheerleader, your own supporter….ride or die. Get in tune with YOU! It’s so important. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Shatera Taylor</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">@adiva2adore</span></p>
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<p>Sometimes it’s hard to be body positive when the TV, social media, magazines and seemingly whole world demand that women be sexy, yet innocent, slender yet curvy. But it’s not just airbrushing that has given women impossible beauty standards that we feel we need to live up to; it’s us.</p>


Body Positive Messages from Plus Size Bloggers to You

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Sometimes it’s hard to be body positive when the TV, social media, magazines and seemingly whole world demand that women be sexy, yet innocent, slender yet curvy. But it’s not just airbrushing that has given women impossible beauty standards that we feel we need to live up to; it’s us.

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<p>The short answer to this is no, after all, you can’t change your bone structure. By adulthood, the bones in your skeleton have set completely and therefore it is virtually impossible for us to do anything to change their shape.  But you can make some changes your appearance through exercise and proper nutrition. Insyze will look at how you can tone and change your body shape as well as increasing your muscle and bone strength.</p>
<h4>Nutrition</h4>
<p>Firstly let&#8217;s talk about proper nutrition:</p>
<p>We all know about the massive health benefits that come from eating a nutritionally balanced diet made up of the four main food groups: carbohydrates, proteins, fats and vitamins and minerals.</p>
<p>Water being the fifth food group.</p>
<p>Most women need to consume between 1,500 &#8211; 2000 kcal per day to keep their bodies functioning normally.</p>
<p>To maintain a steady body weight you need to balance energy intake and output. You lose weight when you use more energy than you take in and put on weight when you eat more calories than you use.</p>
<p>Your body converts these extra calories and stores them as fat tissue. Different body shapes will store the fat tissue in a various places. Apples store fat in their mid-sections whilst pears often store fat around their bum and thighs.</p>
<p>You can reduce your overall body size by maintaining a calorie deficit, which will have an effect on the shape of your body. But dieting doesn&#8217;t let you &#8216;spot reduce&#8217; weight loss, as fat tends to come off evenly from all over you when you lose weight (you will just notice your smaller areas looking smaller faster than where you&#8217;re bigger!)</p>
<h4>Hormone Imbalance</h4>
<p>The hormone Oestrogen, often known as the female sex organ,  plays a vital role in lots of women’s bodily functions like in the menstrual cycle, bone formation (working with vitamin D)and impacting the way in which we distribute body fat.</p>
<p>If your oestrogen levels are a lot less than your levels of testosterone you are likely to store excess fat in your upper body</p>
<p>Women who have been pregnant will know the struggle of shifting that baby weight after giving birth but did you know that this can because you lose some oestrogen during and after pregnancy?</p>
<p>Oestrogen levels decrease as we get older (the menopause) which is why its often a lot harder to loose weight with age.</p>
<h4>Exercise</h4>
<p>Depending on your body shape, we store fat in different places around the body so the types of exercises for changing body shape needs to be different for apples, pears, hourglasses etc.</p>
<p>Hourglass</p>
<p>The proportions of your hourglass figure are already well balanced so we would recommend that your exercise program is equally balanced between your upper and lower body including core and strength training.</p>
<p>Bananas</p>
<p>The banana/rectangular body shape is typically characterised as being ‘straight up and down’ and therefore to change this body shape you would just ‘simply add curves.’</p>
<p>We know what works by the style of clothes that you wear but can you do this on a more permanent basis?</p>
<p>Go for a balanced strength training program to work both your upper and lower body to minimise the size of the waist and create a more hourglass silhouette.</p>
<p>Apples</p>
<p>As with the edible fruit, your core is key so in a battle against the belly bulge, you should work on core muscles.</p>
<p>If you want to work on changing your body shape try building up both your upper and lower body equally to gain the coveted hourglass silhouette.</p>
<p>Pears</p>
<p>When the pear shaped gal gains weight she will normally end up carrying the extra fat in her lower body rather than around the waist or upper body.</p>
<p>The bad news is that the fat stored in the thighs or bum is less metabolically active that upper body fat, so is harder to burn off.</p>
<p>Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but this body shape type is the hardest to try and change.</p>
<p>To try and change your body shape from a pear to the coveted hourglass try to equal out your proportions by toning up your upper body through chest presses or resistance training.</p>
<p>Yoga and pilates are a great way of combatting your ‘thunder thighs’ with ‘the plank’ being a great way of working out those abdominal muscles.</p>
<p>Strawberries</p>
<p>The strawberry, inverted triangle body shape is quite literally opposite to the pear so whilst they focus on equalling out their silhouette through working on their upper bodies, the strawberry should balance out her proportions by working on her lower body through squats etc.</p>
<p>So what’s the verdict?</p>
<p>We asked if its possible to change your body shape and found that the answer is not as straightforward as a simple yes or no.</p>
<p>Your body shape is largely determined by your bone structure and is therefore pretty much set however you can make subtle (or not so subtle) changes through lifestyle choices such as exercise and diet.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re a pear shape who wishes she could have smaller thighs or an apple shape who wishes she could have a slimmer waist, then you&#8217;re not alone. Accept your body shape for all the beautiful benefits it has. Learn to see what you love, rather than always looking at what you hate about yourself.</p>
<p>And remember, that dressing to flatter your natural body shape is the best thing you can do!</p>


Can you change your natural body shape?

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<p>We all come in many different body shapes and sizes, but one commonly asked question by people unhappy with their natural body shape is; can I change my body shape? First of all, it's worth asking yourself why you want to change your body shape and what you're specifically unhappy with. Many people resort to cosmetic surgery procedures to add bits on or take fat off, but what about changing your body shape naturally, is it even possible?</p>
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Can I Change My Body Shape?

We all come in many different body shapes and sizes, but one commonly asked question by people unhappy with their natural body shape is; can I change my body shape? First of all, it's worth asking yourself why you want to change your body shape and what you're specifically unhappy with. Many people resort to cosmetic surgery procedures to add bits on or take fat off, but what about changing your body shape naturally, is it even possible?

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We all come in many different body shapes and sizes, but one commonly asked question by people unhappy with their natural body shape is; can I change my body shape? First of all, it&#039;s worth asking yourself why you want to change your body shape and what you&#039;re specifically unhappy with. Many people resort to cosmetic surgery procedures to add bits on or take fat off, but what about changing your body shape naturally, is it even possible?

<p>Alongside curse words and an array of other insulting and derogatory terms; the word &#8220;fat&#8221; is used by people to really cut you deep.</p>
<p>In fact, a 2015 survey by UK based company Slimming World (that focus on weight loss&#8230; hmm) found that around 40% of overweight people experience judgment, criticism or humiliation at least once a week. And let&#8217;s not kid ourselves that these people are concerned about a fat person&#8217;s health. Nope, they couldn&#8217;t give a rat&#8217;s ass. It lays way deeper than that, even more so than just on our cultural norm&#8217;s standard of beauty&#8230;</p>
<p>&#8220;Fat is the ultimate insult because of the assumptions it carries,&#8221; says Samantha Kwan, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology at the University of Houston and co-author of <em>Framing Fat: Competing Constructions in Contemporary Culture</em>.</p>
<p>With just a glance at someone&#8217;s silhouette, we tend to make assumptions about a woman&#8217;s social status, level of wealth, motivation level, emotional balance, and general worth as a human. And you guessed it, if that woman is fat we automatic ally think: low social status (how medieval is that anyway), low level of wealth, lazy and no motivation, obviously can&#8217;t keep emotions in check and eats feelings.</p>
<p>But guess what! There is actually some good news that we can share for<a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/24-amazing-style-tips-for-plus-size-women/"> plus size women.</a></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-1972" src="http://blog.insyze.localhost/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/7fbfb2df-fashionnovacurve_59634671_181792602810313_6881245759077259460_n-819x1024.jpg" alt="plus size bikini" width="819" height="1024" /></p>
<p>A lot of these attitudes to fat people are changing, thanks to fat activism and prominent social media campaigns. Fat activists like <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/5-bloggers-to-follow-in-april-2019/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">yogi Jessamyn Stanley  a</a>re changing the way we view active and beautiful bodies. <a href="https://www.shape.com/celebrities/interviews/ashley-graham-myth-rocking-revealing-swimsuit-curvy-woman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ashley Graham</a>, <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/5-bloggers-to-follow-in-august/">Tallulah Moon,</a> <a href="https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/candice-huffine-skinny-not-ultimate-body-compliment" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Candice Huffine</a>, <a href="https://www.shape.com/celebrities/celebrity-photos/how-iskra-lawrence-responds-being-called-fat-instagram">Iskra Lawrence</a>, <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/how-tess-holliday-changed-the-face-of-fashion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tess Holliday</a>, and Olivia Campbell are the tip of the iceberg of women shaking up the standards of the modelling industry and reminding us all that skinny shouldn&#8217;t be the ultimate compliment.</p>
<p>And all this exposure is working!</p>
<p><a class="external-link" title="(opens new window)" href="http://link.email.dynect.net/link.php?DynEngagement=true&amp;H=WAA0HYy4enWklLGLVOCoftvRiKxkwcx7028A%2BNZlWSzSEaUD3cyAX2SpdiKEOrtLIwyhqt3iq%2BbotW735SDMZdCnNG9cXpkwbXQt1wvaygISoJ8j5BC0oPhUcoVDD6Ei&amp;G=0&amp;R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tandfonline.com%2Fdoi%2Ffull%2F10.1080%2F03637751.2017.1332770&amp;I=20170607163505.0000010d7e0a%40mail6-33-usnbn1&amp;X=MHwxMDQ2NzU4OjU5MzgyN2I0Nzc0Y2Y1MGFjOGZlZGM5NDs%3D&amp;S=P7ouJNa2-bWpIUuTW4yVV0D5wWSr8GyQJtchAyfm55U" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-describedby="external-disclaimer">A new study</a> from Florida State University found that women are more likely to pay attention to and remember average and plus-size models compared to thin models. And when larger ladies were on screen, women in the study made fewer comparisons and had higher levels of body satisfaction within themselves.</p>
<p>So should plus size women wear a bikini? YES. Because Fat is NOT an insult.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.insyze.com/browse/womens-swimwear/">Shop Flattering Plus Size Bikinis Here</a></p>


Fat is not an insult.

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Because plus size women wearing bikinis look like this

<p>As a fat woman, wearing  a bikini can draw glances from many eyes on the beach. It&#8217;s probably the reason you&#8217;ve googled this topic, to justify whether or not you should be seen in a bikini.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the tea.</p>
<p>People fear the unknown and people fear that which they cannot explain.  So, it is our perceptions and close-mindedness toward the different, the obscure or the quirky that need to change &#8211; not that there&#8217;s anything wrong with being fat and wearing a bikini.</p>
<p>So the only way to normalize the &#8220;abnormal&#8221; is to embrace it — to wear the bikini if you want to and not be afraid of doing so.</p>
<p>People need to be confronted with their fears in order to change their views, but that can&#8217;t happen if we — the ones who are different from cultural expectations, hide away and make ourselves invisible.</p>
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<p>I don&#8217;t know what else to say except:</p>
<p>OF COURSE YOU CAN WEAR A BIKINI IF YOU&#8217;RE PLUS SIZE.</p>
<p>OF COURSE YOU CAN WEAR A BIKINI IF YOU&#8217;RE FAT.</p>
<p>So that&#8217;s where we&#8217;ll leave it for today!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.insyze.com/browse/womens-swimwear/">Shop Flattering Plus Size Bikinis Here</a></p>
<p>Follow us on<a href="https://instagram.com/insyzestyle"> Instagram for more body confidence mantras.</a></p>
<p>Read our next post <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/can-you-wear-a-crop-top-if-youre-plus-size/">Can You Wear A Crop Top If You&#8217;re Plus Size.</a></p>


Plus size women CAN wear Bikinis

<p>There's a stigma in society that if you are fat, you shouldn't expose your body in any way. Whether this is wearing a mini dress, shorts or shock, horror - a bikini; society says, fat people should cover up. As a fat woman, I am very conscious of this ideology. I hear it in every day language from the most inconspicuous people. "Oh no i can't wear that, I feel too fat", "Eww did you see that fat woman in that dress", "I've put on sooo much weight on vacation, i look grossss!".</p>
<p>These three things, amongst many others are what I overheard within 15 minutes sat in a coffee shop. It's how women talk about each other and it's how men talk about women too. It's how society speaks about bodies and fat, like it's an abomination or a repulsive, contagious disease. It's made me question many times on my decision to wear a bikini when I'm plus size. But these days, I do exactly that without thinking about it. So can plus size women wear bikinis? Heck yeah. And here's why.</p>


Can Plus Size Wear Bikinis?

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Should you wear a bikini if you're fat? Can plus size women wear bikinis. Here's the low down on wearing a bikini when you're plus size and how to avoid negativity about your size.

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Should you wear a bikini if you&#039;re fat? Can plus size women wear bikinis. Here&#039;s the low down on wearing a bikini when you&#039;re plus size and how to avoid negativity about your size.

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</span>I don&#8217;t really wear makeup but, my favourite beauty/skincare product of all time is Aloe Vera! It&#8217;s cheap, 100% natural and has SO many uses and is amazing for your skin!</div>
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1. Best beauty product of all time?

<div>Sneakers over heels EVERY day! I have been collecting sneakers since I was 16 and I only wear heels if it is an absolute must. I think whoever invented heels must&#8217;ve been a little bit crazy.</div>
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2. Sneakers or heels?

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</span>I think my hair looks better when it&#8217;s done, but I&#8217;m SO lazy when it comes to hair! I always plan to do it properly and end up putting it into the same old messy bun every day.</div>
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3. Hair done or messy?

<div>Can I say both? It just depends what mood I am in, I love sweet and savoury, but if I HAD to choose I would probably say savoury because that way I could have a chocolate pastry lol.</div>
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4. Savoury or sweet?

<div>Personally I prefer bikinis! I think it&#8217;s because I always thought I couldn&#8217;t wear one due to my size. So now when I do wear one I feel so free and liberated! Kinda showing a middle finger to societies rules!</div>
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5. Bikini or onepiece?

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</span>My best style tip would be add a belt to your fit! It can take a basic frumpy outfit to the next level by giving you a silhouette and also gives you a chance to experiment with cute accessories!</div>
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6. What's your best style tip?

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</span>My favourite brand right now is probably <a href="https://www.insyze.com/browse/womens-clothing/">Fashion Nova</a>, just because I feel like they are the only brand that have clothes which are truly my style. Everything is so fashionable and affordable and i&#8217;m all about being boujee on a budget!</div>
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7. Favourite clothing brand and why?

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</span>My tips would be, don&#8217;t be disheartened if you feel left out when shopping at certain stores. The lack of clothing available to us only gives us a chance to get more creative. Shop at thrift stores, try out mens clothing and style it up!! Accessories are your best friend when you&#8217;re making do with what little you can find!</div>
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8. Any shopping tips for plus size women?

<div>Untouched! I used to heavily edit my photos to the point I looked like a different person! Now the only retouching I do is fixing the lighting etc if the picture quality is bad!</div>
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9. Facetune or untouched?

<div>I would say, stop worrying and living for everybody else. I used to live my life telling myself &#8220;when I lose weight I will do this&#8221; stop waiting to live your life! Start living now. Work on what&#8217;s going on inside you and it will all fall into place. Find what makes you feel negatively about your body and remove it from your life. And remember, social media ain&#8217;t real!!</div>
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10. Advice for plus size women who are struggling with body image and confidence??

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<div>I have toooo many clap backs, but honestly recently I&#8217;ve realised the best clap back I can give someone is love and light. Anyone who speaks negatively about someones body clearly has issues within themselves. So&#8230; though you may wanna go off on a b*tch, just remember boo she&#8217;s clearly going through it! Send them some love.</div>
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11. Best clapback when someone comments negatively on your size 

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<div><span class="im"><br />
</span>I think the term <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/24-amazing-style-tips-for-plus-size-women/">plus size</a> is kinda silly. It separates us from everyone else and keeps a sort of stigma around us. I wish we could all just scrap the labels and let everyone and every size enjoy fashion.</div>
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12. What's your opinion on the term 'plus size' - should the fashion industry use it?

<div><span class="im"><br />
</span>I get so many messages from followers I couldn&#8217;t pick just one! But it still amazes me when people message me to say that I have changed their lives! I am just documenting my journey on social media so the fact it&#8217;s able to help people who are going through what I was going through is just unbelievable to me! I&#8217;m so glad I can be something positive for my followers.</div>
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13. What's the best message you've received from one of your followers on Instagram?

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</span>I feel sexy all the time! When i&#8217;m naked, when I get new clothes, when I&#8217;m in the shower! I&#8217;m comfortable in my body and i&#8217;ve finally come to the realisation that I can be fat and sexy at the same time.</div>
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14. When do you feel most sexy?

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</span>I would love for my YouTube to grow as it&#8217;s been a goal of mine since I was a little girl, I just never had the confidence to start it! I&#8217;m currently working on starting my own business and I wouldn&#8217;t have been able to do that if my Instagram and YouTube didn&#8217;t grow so I am extremely grateful! I would love to just keep growing my social medias and helping as many people as I can by sharing my story!</p>


15. What are your goals for your Instagram and Youtube?

<p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lollyxm/">@Lollyxm on Instagram</a></p>
<p>Subscribe to her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOfduWhKFZP4k7nifKBLMA">Youtube channel here</a>.</p>
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llollyxm interview

<p>If you haven't heard of Lolly yet, then this girl boss bandito from Liverpool is about to become your new favorite Youtuber and Instagram Idol. With her big personality and the fact she is unashamedly fat, it's no wonder you just instantly warm to with her infectious sense of humor and sass. </p>
<p>Lolly doesn't just post plus size fashion hauls or how she styles her amazing curves either. Beyond her personal style, Lolly is someone that oozes confidence and is a major advocate for body confidence and accepting your body, no matter how big or small you are. This double dynamite combination constantly leaves us inspired, as we hope it does for our Insyders and why we reached our to her on insta for this exclusive chat!</p>


Girl Crush: LollyXM

We love the amazing plus size community on Youtube, Instagram and each and every personal blog. This is a space where you can find out more on your favorite plus size models, bloggers, youtubers and instagram stars. We promise to keep it juicy, fresh and stylish of course!

Interviews

If you haven't heard of Lolly yet, then this girl boss bandito from Liverpool is about to become your new favorite Youtuber and Instagram Idol. Read our exclusive interview with this plus size style icon and body confidence queen!

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If you haven&#039;t heard of Lolly yet, then this girl boss bandito from Liverpool is about to become your new favorite Youtuber and Instagram Idol. Read our exclusive interview with this plus size style icon and body confidence queen!

<p><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We know that we are not the only ones who have been struggling with H&amp;M sizes as you only have to look to social media to see hundreds of complaints about the inconsistency of sizing. With some customers having to go up, not just one but sometimes 3 or 4 sizes when they shop at H&amp;M.</p>
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<h2>A guide to H&amp;M sizes</h2>
<p>In the past, the conversion between UK and European sizing at H&amp;M has got a bit confused. A European size 44, which in most shops is a size 16, was an 18 etc but now a 16 will be a 16, an 18, an 18 and so on.</p>
<p>Sadly, they are not the only high street retailer with a sizing issue.  Zara, River Island, New Look and many others have also faced complaints about the inconsistency of sizing across their own ranges.</p>
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<p>We’re so glad to hear that the affordable retailer is listening to their customers and finally fixing their sizing issues but we have to ask, what took them so long?</p>
<p>Do you shop at H&amp;M? Tell us about your experiences with their sizing system.</p>
<p>Take a look at more posts in the InSyze InVestigates series <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/clothing-sizes-decided/">here</a> and <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/insyze-investigates-history-plus-size/">here</a> and <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/insyze-investigates-the-changing-standards-of-beauty-for-women/">here</a> too.</p>


H&M Plus Sizes

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<p>Have you heard the news InSyders? H&M are revising the sizes of their clothing in the UK.</p>
<p>After years of customer complaints, it was announced earlier this week that the Swedish retailer was going to make their UK sizes bigger to fit in line with the countries size guidelines. </p>
<p>Yes, finally!</p>


H&M to revise sizing

Have you heard the news InSyders? H&M are revising the sizes of their clothing in the UK. After years of customer complaints, it was announced earlier this week that the Swedish retailer was going to make their UK sizes bigger to fit in line with the countries size guidelines.  Yes, finally!

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Have you heard the news InSyders? H&amp;M are revising the sizes of their clothing in the UK. After years of customer complaints, it was announced earlier this week that the Swedish retailer was going to make their UK sizes bigger to fit in line with the countries size guidelines.  Yes, finally!

H&amp;M to revise sizing

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">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.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">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.)</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Circular = Apple</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Triangle = Pear</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Inverted Triangle = Strawberry</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Rectangle = Banana</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">and Hourglass</span></p>
<p><span class="s1">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.</span></p>
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What are the different body shapes?

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">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:</span></p>
<ul>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Large or average bust</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Little to no definition to the waist</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Tend to carry your weight on your tummy/mid-section.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Famous apples include the Gala, Braeburn and Pink Lady……We mean Kate Upton, Liz Hurley, Drew Barrymore and Tyra Banks.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Yes, you read that correctly, you gorgeous apples have got what it takes to be America’s Next Top Model!</span></p>
<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">What to wear for the apple body shape</span></h3>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">A-line and skater dresses</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Tunics and longer tops/cardigans/jackets</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">V-necks</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Patterns to be kept to a minimum on your top section</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Single breasted jackets</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Knee length skirts</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Bootcut or straight leg trousers</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">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></span></p>
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Apple Body Shape

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This top-heavy/ inverted triangle shape means that you have:</span></p>
<ul>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Wide shoulders and large bust</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Narrow hips</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Flat bum</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Slim legs</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Juicy strawberry ladies include Naomi Campbell, Demi Moore, Jessica Simpson and Renee Zellweger. Bridget Jones eat your heart out.</span></p>
<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">What to wear for the strawberry body shape</span></h3>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"> A-line and skater styles</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Tunics and longer tops/cardigans/jackets</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"> V-neck tops and dresses</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Patterns on your bottom half</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Single breasted jackets</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Bootcut or straight leg trousers</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">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></span></p>
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Strawberry Body Shape

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The pear or triangle body shape is defined as:</span></p>
<ul>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Small chest</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Flat(ish) tummy</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Narrow waist</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Wide hips</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Big booty</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Famous pears include Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.</span></p>
<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">What to wear for the pear body shape</span></h3>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Choose tops in structured styles with low or wide necklines</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Stick to embellishment on your top half</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Body con skirts &#8211; emphasise your small waist</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Go for dark colours on your lower half and lighter colours to the top.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Stripes and florals are the perfect patterns for pears.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">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>.</span></p>


Pear Body Shape

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">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:</span></p>
<ul>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Bust and shoulders are proportionately the same width as your waistline</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">There is little to no definition to the waist.</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Nicole Kidman, Anne Hathaway and Cameron Diaz are all flaunting their banana bods and so should you!</span></p>
<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">What to wear for the banana body shape</span></h3>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Peplum tops</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Embellishment such as ruching, pleating or pockets</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Skater dresses and skirts</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Wrap styles</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Structured jackets</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">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></span></p>
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Banana Body Shape

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Finally the hourglass, the body shape that Kim Kardashian has made so fashionable in 2017:</span></p>
<ul>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1"> Equally proportioned bust and hips</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Full/large bust</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Well defined/ clinched in waist</span></li>
<li class="p1"><span class="s1">Shapely legs</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Marilyn Monroe is perhaps the most famous hourglass but other famous egg-timers include Dita Von Teese, Mariah Carey and Salma Hayek.</span></p>
<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">What to wear for the hourglass body shape</span></h3>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Body con dresses</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Pencil skirts</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Sweetheart necklines</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Wrap styles</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Trench coats and belted styles</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">See more <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/what-to-wear-for-the-hourglass-body-shape/">hourglass body shape guides here.</a></span></p>


Hourglass Body Shape

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<p>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? </p>
<p>The answer is body shape.</p>


How To Tell Which Body Shape You Are

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!

Guides

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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Bocochallenge insyze body confidence plus size

Over on Instagram...

<p>As we said on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/insyzestyle">Instagram</a>, we are all for being healthy and having positive New Years resolutions, but there is genuinely nothing healthier or more positive than making a resolution to become more body confident and practising self-acceptance.<br />
So on Jan 1, instead of starting a diet or exercise regime that’s based on self loathing, we are going to set you one tiny challenge a day with the intention of bringing us all together in pursuit of body confidence.</p>
<p>For seven days, we&#8217;ll be setting you a body positive challenge every day to guide you along the road of self-acceptance. It&#8217;s not an easy road to travel and it&#8217;s ok if you find it hard. You don&#8217;t have to share your journey on Instagram if you don&#8217;t want to, as we understand that body confidence is a private journey for many people and that&#8217;s fine.</p>
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<p>If you do want to share your journey, you can do this by tagging <a href="http://www.instagram.com/insyzestyle">@insyzestyle</a> and using the #BoCoChallenge</p>
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What's involved with the Insyze #BoCoChallenge 

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plus size body confidence

<p>The month of January marks new beginnings and new year's resolutions, which usually after a long period of drinking and eating loads over Xmas, result in feelings of guilt, shame and low body confidence because of societal pressures to achieve 'the perfect body'. If you're a fat girl, or even a fat man reading this; we can take a wild guess that you've been pressured into starting a diet or had abusive comments hurled at you on the street or on social media by complete strangers. We see it on our own instagram account, all the time.<br />
It's no wonder so many of us feel low in self confidence and ashamed of our bodies - but it doesn't have to be this way! A nugget of advice we have always treasured is this; you can't control how others act or what they do, but you can control how you react and what you do in the face of adversity. So, in the face of diet culture and the pressure to be a size 6, we are starting 2019 with a Body Confidence Challenge and here's how you can take part....</p>


The #BoCoChallenge

Want to be body confident rather than on a diet? Then follow @insyzestyle on Instagram for our #BoCoChallenge this January!

It's 2019 and with a new year come new years resolutions; but this year we're running an anti-diet Body confidence challenge to start your year with happy and healthy mental health. More info here.

Get Body Confident in 2019 #BoCoChallenge

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Our 2019 #BoCoChallenge

It&#039;s 2019 and with a new year come new years resolutions; but this year we&#039;re running an anti-diet Body confidence challenge to start your year with happy and healthy mental health. More info here.

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We are so proud and inspired to see that the number of plus size bloggers has grown massively as (mostly) women are embracing their bodies and finding a sisterhood of fellow minded plus size women that all celebrating each other&#8217;s differences. We don&#8217;t have to all be stick thin to be beautiful. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The rise of plus size models such as Tess Holiday, Ashley Graham and Iskra Lawrence has changed the way that the fashion industry sees the plus size market. Many designers like Jean-Paul Gaultier and Lane Bryant have embraced the movement by putting curvy models on the catwalk and on the magazine covers.</span></p>
<h3 class="p1"><span class="s1">Why do we need the Body Confidence Movement in the first place?</span></h3>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Ideals in beauty standards for women is hardly a new idea and the history books are full of how members of the ‘fairer sex’ have always tried to fit in with more and more demanding beauty standards. The corset and the hoop skirt are obvious examples.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We think that society has ‘woken up and smelt the coffee’ and realised that we are all different and are never going to look the same however hard we may try but the idea of a ‘standard of beauty’ is still around and this can have a huge effect on your self-worth</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">‘Fat people’ have (and still are) judged by the way they look. I mean, you just have to walk down the street and there’ll be fat-shamers everywhere.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Nowhere is this truer than in a job interview. Take two girls, one fat and one skinny, let&#8217;s assume that they have similar qualifications&#8230; Who do you think is more likely to get the job?</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">If you guessed skinny then bingo, you got it in one.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">People assume that if you are fat, you’re probably going to be really lazy, sit around all day and get nothing done.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Dating can also be a struggle for curvy girls (and guys)</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Maybe this is down to low confidence and self-esteem or maybe it&#8217;s down to. ‘fat- phobia’ or internalised fat-hate. Basically, this boils down to curvy girls (and guys) seeing themselves unworthy of love because of their size.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">A third of all men actually prefer curvy girls so whilst there might be a few less fish in the sea, you don’t have ‘wait until you have lost that bit of extra weight’ before finding love.</span></p>
<h4 class="p1"><span class="s1">Not everyone is a fan</span></h4>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Even though the Body Confidence Movement has plenty of support not everyone is on board.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Lisa Kaplin of Mind Body Green says that “the positive body image movement is yet another dangerous fascination with women&#8217;s appearance and not women&#8217;s overall well-being.”</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Ok, but we live in a world which is pretty much obsessed with how we look and even though we’d like to think that our self-worth would be based on other factors such as personality and success, it isn’t. Fat-shaming and judging people on how they look happens so often that we really need a positive body image revolution like the BCM.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">So what do you think, is the Body Confidence Movement a good thing or not?</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We’d love to hear your fat-shaming stories, if like me, you’ve been in the firing line. I mean ‘you’d look so much better if you lost some weight’ right?</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Disclaimer: The Body Confidence Movement does not promote an unhealthy lifestyle. Whilst the BCM is about acceptance, it recognises the serious health risks of being obese and believes that looking after yourself both in body and mind comes first.</span></p>
<p class="p1">


Why has the body confidence movement started?

<p>The Body Confidence Movement, (or what we think is a complete revolution) lead by Leah Shanks is all about celebrating body diversity and get rid of body shaming. Similar campaigns like the Body Image Movement pioneered by Tayrn Brumfitt aim to put an end to body loathing and spread the message of body love and celebrating body types of all shapes, sizes and abilities.</p>


What Is The Body Confidence Movement?

The Body Confidence Movement, (or what we think is a complete revolution) lead by Leah Shanks is all about celebrating body diversity and get rid of body shaming. Similar campaigns like the Body Image Movement pioneered by Tayrn Brumfitt aim to put an end to body loathing and spread the message of body love and celebrating body types of all shapes, sizes and abilities.

<p><strong>1.  You were recently featured in our Top 100 Plus Size Bloggers! Congratulations! Can you tell us about why you started your blog in the first place?</strong></p>
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<div>Thanks so much for including me! In 2011 I was starting to question everything I was told about living in a fat body. After hiding myself for so long, I decided I wanted to live boldly. I started experimenting with my style and wanted to share it online, as part of both my own journey to self love but also to inspire others.</div>
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<p><strong>2. Who/what are your biggest style inspirations and why?</strong></p>
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<div>My style is always evolving but there has been a significant shift in the last year in my presentation. I&#8217;ve leaned into my masculine side and one of my biggest inspirations has been fellow Libra Jeff Goldblum, for both his amazing use of patterns and his incomparable swagger!</div>
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<p><strong>3. How important is fashion as a means of identity as a non-binary person?</strong></p>
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<div>Fashion is incredibly important to me as it relates to my gender because it is a vital part of presentation. I&#8217;m lucky as a mid-fat person that I have access to so many types of clothing from both the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s sections. My non-binary friends who are sizes 5X and up don&#8217;t have access to the fashion they want to wear, and I really want that to change.</div>
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<p><strong>4. One thing we&#8217;ve thought about recently, is how gender-norms are a societal construct. E.g with colors &#8211; &#8216;pink for girls and blue for boys&#8217;. What are your thoughts on this and do you avoid wearing certain clothes or colors as a non-binary person?</strong></p>
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<div>Gender norms suck. One of the most beautiful things about my non-binary experience is that I&#8217;ve felt comfortable to experiment with my presentation because I no longer feel bound by gender norms. You asked if I avoided wearing certain colors or cuts but it&#8217;s really the opposite! Everything feels fair game!</div>
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<p><strong>5. What is the biggest misconception people have about you?</strong></p>
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<div>That I&#8217;m tall! I think my big personality makes me seem taller. Also that blogging is my only job. I actually work a full-time job at a nonprofit on the fundraising/communications team.</div>
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<p><strong>6. Can you give us your favorite three androgynous style tips for plus size people?</strong></p>
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<div>1. Find pants that make you feel amazing and buy them in every color.</div>
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<div>2. Accessories make a big difference, use them wisely.</div>
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<div>3. You get to define what androgynous looks like for you.</div>
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<div>Perfection does not exist. And you can love and want and have a full life in the body you are in right now.</div>
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<p><strong>7. What are your favorite plus size brands and why?</strong></p>
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<div>I love Eloquii for their amaze suiting options, can&#8217;t wait to be able to afford them. I mostly shop in the plus sections of stores like Target, Old Navy, and ModCloth because those are all in my price range. I also love ASOS for funky styles.</div>
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<p><strong>8. How do you feel about the Body Positive movement in 2019? Has it changed for you?</strong></p>
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<div>The body positive movement has warped so much it&#8217;s nearly unrecognizable. It&#8217;s been co-opted by straight size white women, turned into a mantra of self love, and is far from its original, radical purpose. I use the term &#8220;body liberation&#8221; now because bopo no longer serves me.</div>
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<div><strong>Body liberation</strong> feels more accurate with the mission of freeing EVERYONE from the outside expectations of what a body should look or how a body should function.</div>
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<p><strong>9. What advice can you give to someone struggling with their identity and body issues?</strong></p>
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<div>Sometimes they are connected, but not always. In safe spaces, explore your identity. Play with your appearance, use different pronouns, follow people of all gender identities and expressions and question everything.</div>
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<div>Body issues are so personal and it takes a lot of self reflection to get to the root. I&#8217;m still unpacking the trauma I&#8217;ve experienced living in a fat body. But I&#8217;ve found comfort in the fact that bodies are so diverse. Some people are fat and will always be fat, and that&#8217;s okay.</div>
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<div>Perfection does not exist. And you can love and want and have a full life in the body you are in right now.</div>
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<p><strong>10. Lastly, if you could teleport anywhere in the world right now &#8211; where would you go and what would you pack to wear?</strong></p>
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<div>I would love to escape muggy DC August and go somewhere cooler. I&#8217;ve always wanted to visit Brighton, England. I would pack all of my cozy sweaters, jeans, and boots and go for chilly beach walks at sunset.</div>
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<p>We discovered Maggie McGill on Instagram in the Fall last year after stumbling across a stunning photo of Maggie in a pumpkin patch. We immediately started following Maggie's account and featured them in our Top 100 US Bloggers To Follow last month. Maggie's quirky cool androgynous style provides major fashion inspo for people of all genders, including non-binary folks like herself! </p>
<p>Maggie doesn't adhere to gender norms when it comes to style and is also super inspirational in championing positive body image; so we jumped at the chance to interview them and ask some of our burning questions on style, identity and if the Body Positive Movement was one she was still a part of. </p>
<p>We've used both 'she' and 'they' as the pronoun to describe Maggie in this intro because as per her Instagram profile, it's "She/they but you can call me daddy ?"</p>
<p>What a badass! Here's our interview with the super awesome Maggie McGill:<br />
What a badass! Here's our interview with the super awesome Maggie McGill:</p>


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Our exclusive Q&amp;A with Maggie McGill dives into why Body Liberation is overtaking the Body Positive Movement in 2019, plus amazing style tips for people of all genders.

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