First things first, let’s talk about the fundamentals, pattern size and placement.
<h3>Pattern Size and Placement</h3>
The size of the pattern you wear can have a major impact on how you look. ‘Plus size’ ladies look best wearing patterns that are of a small or medium size as larger patterns can divide the figure into sections.
As a general rule of thumb, ladies who have a petite frame ( women shorter than 5,4) should avoid wearing patterns that are larger than their fist and this would be a great rule to adopt for dressing a fuller figure.
They say that patterns can make you look more voluptuous, so use this to your advantage, if you are top heavy (<a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/top-tips-for-the-apple-body-shape/">apple</a> or <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/what-to-wear-for-the-strawberry-body-shape/">strawberry</a>) try wearing patterns on your lower half such as patterned trousers or skirts; drawing attention down and away from your tummy or bust.
<a href="https://www.scarlettandjo.com/collections/dresses/products/organza-rose-prom-dress?variant=17012998980">Scarlett and Jo</a>‘s Organza prom dress would be an ideal choice for apples and strawberries.
<a href="https://www.scarlettandjo.com/collections/dresses/products/organza-rose-prom-dress?variant=17012998980"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-506 size-medium" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-02-at-14.35.19-249x300.png" sizes="(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-02-at-14.35.19-249x300.png 249w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-02-at-14.35.19-330x398.png 330w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-02-at-14.35.19-481x580.png 481w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Screen-Shot-2018-02-02-at-14.35.19.png 629w" alt="The InSyze guide to patterns and prints" width="249" height="300" /></a>
If you are more bottom heavy (think <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/what-to-wear-if-you-have-a-pear-body-shape/">pear</a>) then go for the opposite look and wear patterned tops to even out your silhouette.
Want an all-over printed style?  Pattern placement can be key. A well-placed pattern can detract focus away from your problem areas and instead highlight your assets.
This paisley print jersey dress from <a href="https://www.curvissa.co.uk/products/paisley-jersey-dress/_/A-36X583_14?cs_ev=browse-_-page2-_-listPosition3-_-none-_-PLP">Curvissa</a> mixes up small and medium-sized prints which skim over any problem areas.
<a href="https://www.curvissa.co.uk/products/paisley-jersey-dress/_/A-36X583_14?cs_ev=browse-_-page2-_-listPosition3-_-none-_-PLP"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-246 size-medium" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Paisley-Jersey-Dress36X583FRSP-216x300.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Paisley-Jersey-Dress36X583FRSP-216x300.jpg 216w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Paisley-Jersey-Dress36X583FRSP-330x459.jpg 330w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Paisley-Jersey-Dress36X583FRSP-417x580.jpg 417w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Paisley-Jersey-Dress36X583FRSP.jpg 466w" alt="The InSyze guide to patterns and prints" width="216" height="300" /></a>
If you are a <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/how-to-tell-which-body-shape-you-are/">pear body shape</a> choosing a top or dress with a pattern around the décolletage or chest area lifts the eye-line and distracts from the waist.
<h3>Stripes </h3>
<h3>Horizontal Stripes</h3>
You’ve probably heard this one before: ‘horizontal stripes will make you look fat’  this is a myth. Anyone can look good wearing horizontal stripes yet you should be aware that wearing block stripes, especially two large stripes in your midsection will literally split you in half and leave no room for a flowing look that skims over your silhouette.
Smaller, multiple stripes can actually make you look taller and slimmer.
This bodycon <a href="https://www.tbdress.com/product/Long-Sleeve-Striped-Plus-Size-Womens-Bodycon-Dress-13062655.html">Plusee dress from TB Dress </a>is simply stripetastic
<a href="https://www.tbdress.com/product/Long-Sleeve-Striped-Plus-Size-Womens-Bodycon-Dress-13062655.html"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-252 size-medium" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/13062655_2-225x300.jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/13062655_2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/13062655_2-330x440.jpeg 330w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/13062655_2.jpeg 405w" alt="The InSyze guide to patterns and prints" width="225" height="300" /></a>
<h3>Vertical Stripes</h3>
Make your body look longer with vertical stripes, great for those who have a petite frame.
When it comes to vertical, go for a ‘less is more’ approach. A dress which has a singular bold stripe to the centre directs focus to the stripe which will make you look slimmer.
<a href="https://www.yoek.co.uk/new-arrivals/dress-beaded-trim-dolce.html"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-248 size-medium" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/bl747591-kleuren-215x300.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/bl747591-kleuren-215x300.jpg 215w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/bl747591-kleuren.jpg 280w" alt="The InSyze guide to patterns and prints" width="215" height="300" /></a>
Our top pick is this Dolce beaded trim dress from <a href="https://www.yoek.co.uk/new-arrivals/dress-beaded-trim-dolce.html">Yoek</a>
Multiple stripes have the opposite effect as they spread focus to lots of different points which can make you look wider than you actually are.
<h3>Diagonal stripes</h3>
It’s all about working those angles and diagonal stripes are the perfect choice for doing just that!
Diagonal stripes are thought to be a very slimming pattern that is bursting with energy and creativity.
This tunic from <a href="http://www.evans.co.uk/en/evuk/product/clothing-250468/casual-tops-7234791/black-stripe-and-floral-print-tunic-top-7261454?bi=0&amp;ps=20">Evans</a> mixes diagonal stripes with florals to great effect.
<a href="http://www.evans.co.uk/en/evuk/product/clothing-250468/casual-tops-7234791/black-stripe-and-floral-print-tunic-top-7261454?bi=0&amp;ps=20"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-244 size-medium" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/EV16P26ABLK_Zoom_M_1-221x300.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/EV16P26ABLK_Zoom_M_1-221x300.jpg 221w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/EV16P26ABLK_Zoom_M_1-768x1044.jpg 768w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/EV16P26ABLK_Zoom_M_1-753x1024.jpg 753w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/EV16P26ABLK_Zoom_M_1-330x449.jpg 330w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/EV16P26ABLK_Zoom_M_1-690x938.jpg 690w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/EV16P26ABLK_Zoom_M_1-427x580.jpg 427w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/EV16P26ABLK_Zoom_M_1.jpg 1020w" alt="The InSyze guide to patterns and prints" width="221" height="300" /></a>
<h3>Spots and Dots</h3>
From big to small, you can look fantastic wearing spotty prints of all sizes so let’s go and bash that ‘fat girls can’t wear dots’ fashion myth on the head shall we:
Wearing light coloured or white <a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=0666cef2a1af731647c9db32bf042fbf&amp;insertId=99317e34b9f8142a&amp;type=L&amp;exp=-1%3Ana%3A0&amp;libId=jow4lz350102qe1f000DAnyhdrtif&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fthe-insyze-guide-to-patterns-and-prints%2F&amp;v=1&amp;iid=99317e34b9f8142a&amp;out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.little-mistress.com%2F&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F7%2F&amp;title=The%20Insyze%20guide%20to%20patterns%20and%20prints%20%7C%20INSYZE&amp;txt=%3Cspan%3Epolka%20%3C%2Fspan%3E%3Cspan%3Edots%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow">polka dots</a> and a darker background can actually be very slimming.
Your dark coloured dress/top etc is already creating a slimming effect but add those <a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=0666cef2a1af731647c9db32bf042fbf&amp;insertId=99317e34b9f8142a&amp;type=L&amp;exp=-1%3Ana%3A0&amp;libId=jow4lz350102qe1f000DAnyhdrtif&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fthe-insyze-guide-to-patterns-and-prints%2F&amp;v=1&amp;iid=99317e34b9f8142a&amp;out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.little-mistress.com%2F&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F7%2F&amp;title=The%20Insyze%20guide%20to%20patterns%20and%20prints%20%7C%20INSYZE&amp;txt=%3Cspan%3Epolka%20%3C%2Fspan%3E%3Cspan%3Edots%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow">polka dots</a> and you create a distraction, as the eye literally doesn’t know where to look.
Spots of lots of different sizes is a great way of doing this, pulling focus away from your problem areas and towards the pattern.
Did you like doing ‘dot-to-dot’ puzzles when you were little?
Let your clothing do the same. Dots that create lines are basically doing the same for your figure as the vertical stripe.
<a href="https://www.scarlettandjo.com/collections/new-arrivals"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-245 size-medium" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0162-min_1d4ca869-d6ac-4473-8280-30d27b33497a_large-200x300.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0162-min_1d4ca869-d6ac-4473-8280-30d27b33497a_large-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_0162-min_1d4ca869-d6ac-4473-8280-30d27b33497a_large.jpg 320w" alt="The InSyze guide to patterns and prints" width="200" height="300" /></a>
We’re simply dotty about this cowl neck dress from <a href="https://www.scarlettandjo.com/collections/new-arrivals">Scarlett and Jo </a>
<h3>Animal Print</h3>
Here’s another phrase that you might have heard before:  ‘fat women shouldn’t wear animal print,’  well excuse you!
Ladies, you can wear whatever the hell you want, so release your inner animal and embrace the trend.
This wild and feminine print can look great whatever your shape or size but try to stick to a small or medium print as a large print can split your body into sections.
<a href="https://www.penningtons.com/en/melissa-mccarthy-wrap-dress/772471.html?cgid=Melissa-McCarthy-VIP-Sale&amp;dwvar_772471_color=Abstract%20Leopard%20Blue"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-247 size-medium" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/penningtons_772471_88_0-240x300.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/penningtons_772471_88_0-240x300.jpg 240w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/penningtons_772471_88_0-330x413.jpg 330w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/penningtons_772471_88_0.jpg 352w" alt="The InSyze guide to patterns and prints" width="240" height="300" /></a>
This abstract leopard print wrap dress from Melissa McCarthy is available at <a href="https://www.penningtons.com/en/melissa-mccarthy-wrap-dress/772471.html?cgid=Melissa-McCarthy-VIP-Sale&amp;dwvar_772471_color=Abstract%20Leopard%20Blue">Pennington </a>
<h3>Flower Power</h3>
Florals, for spring? Groundbreaking.
You can wear florals all year round and look great doing so but try to stick to floral designs that are either small or medium-sized rather than large, for the same reason as above.
You should also think about the placement of the pattern.
For example,<a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/how-to-tell-which-body-shape-you-are/"> if you are an Apple</a> and/or have a protruding tummy wearing clothes that have a floral pattern around the midsection will draw attention to this area so instead pick items with the floral section either above or below to distract.
How cute is this 50s style dress from <a href="http://hellbunny.com/new-in.html?p=4">Hell Bunny</a>
<a href="http://hellbunny.com/new-in.html?p=4"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-251 size-full" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/4793p-natalie-50s-dress-mint-1.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/4793p-natalie-50s-dress-mint-1.jpg 255w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/4793p-natalie-50s-dress-mint-1-150x150.jpg 150w" alt="The InSyze guide to patterns and prints" width="255" height="255" /></a>
<h3>Other Patterns</h3>
Other patterns such as tartan/check, gingham, houndstooth, paisley etc.  can all look great on you if you remember the tips about pattern placement and size; stick to small or medium-sized patterns and try to find items where the pattern doesn’t draw attention to your problem areas.
<a href="http://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/cold-shoulder-ruffle-gingham-dress/gl209/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=7205#colour:Black%20Gingham,size:"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-249 size-medium" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/o02gl209504w-239x300.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/o02gl209504w-239x300.jpg 239w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/o02gl209504w-330x415.jpg 330w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/o02gl209504w-461x580.jpg 461w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/o02gl209504w.jpg 517w" alt="The InSyze guide to patterns and prints" width="239" height="300" /></a>
gingham? – check, florals? check
We know that we won’t be giving this dress from <a href="http://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/cold-shoulder-ruffle-gingham-dress/gl209/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=7205#colour:Black%20Gingham,size:">Simply Be</a> the cold shoulder
<a href="https://www.jibrionline.com/dresses-/jibri-printed-bat-sleeved-flare-dress-wshoulder-slits"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-250 size-medium" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/JibriOnlineMarch2017-202edit-200x300.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/JibriOnlineMarch2017-202edit-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/JibriOnlineMarch2017-202edit-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/JibriOnlineMarch2017-202edit-330x495.jpg 330w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/JibriOnlineMarch2017-202edit-690x1035.jpg 690w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/JibriOnlineMarch2017-202edit-387x580.jpg 387w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/JibriOnlineMarch2017-202edit.jpg 750w" alt="The InSyze guide to patterns and prints" width="200" height="300" /></a>
Forget iKan’t you CAN wear this <a href="https://www.jibrionline.com/dresses-/jibri-printed-bat-sleeved-flare-dress-wshoulder-slits">JIBRI</a> iKat print dress and you WILL look amazing when you do!
There are no limits to what kind of patterns ladies of any size should or shouldn’t wear. You can flaunt all those patterns (maybe not all at the same time though) just be aware of the fundamentals and what works for your <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/how-to-tell-which-body-shape-you-are/">body shape. </a>
We tried to cover every pattern that we could think of in the InSyze guide to patterns and prints but there’s probably some out there that we missed. What patterns do you like to wear?

A Guide To Patterns For Plus Size Fashion

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A lot of women who wear clothes in sizes 16-32 wear mostly plain clothing as they don’t think that they can pull off patterns but this is totally wrong! You can look great in prints and patterns whatever your shape or size as long as you know what will look good on you and what won’t work so well.  We think the reason why women with full figures shy away from wearing patterns and prints is that they think that the pattern will make them look bigger than they are and add bulk to their outfit so we’re here to break down some of those ridiculous ideas and urban fashion myths in our definitive guide to patterns and prints for women who wear clothes in sizes 16-32.

Guide To Patterns and Prints

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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A lot of women who wear clothes in sizes 16-32 wear mostly plain clothing as they don’t think that they can pull off patterns but this is totally wrong! You can look great in prints and patterns whatever your shape or size as long as you know what will look good on you and what won’t work so well.  We think the reason why women with full figures shy away from wearing patterns and prints is that they think that the pattern will make them look bigger than they are and add bulk to their outfit so we’re here to break down some of those ridiculous ideas and urban fashion myths in our definitive guide to patterns and prints for women who wear clothes in sizes 16-32.

Insyze

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To understand how we can prevent thigh chafing we need to know exactly what it is and what causes it.
The friction that happens when the skin of our thighs rubs against each other can be irritating. Sometimes this can mean heat rash or can even cause the skin to break and become raw.
This is often worse in the warmer months/ sunnier climes because more sweat means more friction.
<h2>Anti-chafing cream</h2>
Nappy rash creams like Bepanthen will create a moisturising layer between your thighs, reducing friction and can also soothe your irritated skin. Bepanthen would also be our cream of choice because its super soft (developed for babies) and has no fragrance.
<a href="https://www.bepanthen.co.uk/en/bepanthen-range/baby-and-mother/bepanthen-nappy-care-ointment/"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-656" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bepanthen_nappy_care_ointment-300x229.png" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bepanthen_nappy_care_ointment-300x229.png 300w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bepanthen_nappy_care_ointment-330x252.png 330w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bepanthen_nappy_care_ointment-690x527.png 690w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bepanthen_nappy_care_ointment.png 715w" alt="How to prevent thigh chafing" width="300" height="229" /></a>
<h2>Talcum Powder</h2>
Another thing that works to prevent thigh chafing is applying talcum powder between your thighs before going out on a hot day. This will eliminate (or at least reduce) friction and keep your skin smooth.
<a href="http://www.boots.com/johnsons-baby-powder-500g-10007770"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-657" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/10007770-276x300.jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/10007770-276x300.jpeg 276w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/10007770-330x359.jpeg 330w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/10007770.jpeg 504w" alt="How to prevent thigh chafing" width="276" height="300" /></a>
<h2>Roll on Deodorant</h2>
Rolling on some deodorant on your thighs is a popular way of preventing chub -rub. This smooths your skin and reduces friction but deodorant doesn’t have much staying power and you should only use this method if your skin is unbroken.
<a href="http://www.boots.com/dove-0-aluminium-original-deodorant-roll-on-50ml-10245335"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-658" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/10245335-276x300.jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/10245335-276x300.jpeg 276w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/10245335-330x359.jpeg 330w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/10245335.jpeg 504w" alt="How to prevent thigh chafing" width="276" height="300" /></a>
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<h2>MegaBabes Anti Chafing Stick</h2>
Simple, non-toxic and super effective! The Mega Babe range includes the anti-chafing stick, all natural deodorant and boob sweat spray so that can stay feeling fresh all day through!
<img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-930" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ThighRescue_WEB_1024_600x@2x-300x300.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ThighRescue_WEB_1024_600x@2x-300x300.jpg 300w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ThighRescue_WEB_1024_600x@2x-150x150.jpg 150w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ThighRescue_WEB_1024_600x@2x-768x768.jpg 768w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ThighRescue_WEB_1024_600x@2x-330x330.jpg 330w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ThighRescue_WEB_1024_600x@2x-690x690.jpg 690w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ThighRescue_WEB_1024_600x@2x-580x580.jpg 580w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ThighRescue_WEB_1024_600x@2x.jpg 1024w" alt="" width="300" height="300" />
Use the Thigh Rescue anti-chafing stick like roll-on deodorant for friction-free thighs! The all natural ingredients, including aloe, lime oil and pomegranate seed extract are skin friendly.
 
<h2>Bandelettes</h2>
<a href="https://www.bandelettes.com/lookbook/">Bandelettes</a> are garter like lacy thigh bands that have silicone lining so that they stay up. These sexy lingerie bands were even featured in 2017 New York Fashion Week.
<a href="https://www.bandelettes.com/lookbook/"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-654" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bandelettes_002-200x300.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bandelettes_002-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bandelettes_002-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bandelettes_002-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bandelettes_002-330x495.jpg 330w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bandelettes_002-690x1035.jpg 690w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bandelettes_002-387x580.jpg 387w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/bandelettes_002.jpg 800w" alt="how to prevent thigh chafing" width="200" height="300" /></a>
<h2>Undersummers</h2>
Slip shorts from <a href="https://www.undersummers.com/">Undersummers</a> are rash guard shorts in a variety of colours and patterns, perfect for matching to your outfit.
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What are your go-to ways to prevent thigh chafing? Share your tips in the comments below.

What is thigh chafing?

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Sometimes it’s hard to love our thunder thighs, especially during the summer months, or if you live in a hot country; all year round. The problem is thigh chaffing a.k.a. chub rub. Don’t fret though because your friends at InSyze are here to tell you about how can prevent thigh chafing.

How to stop thigh chafing

Sometimes it’s hard to love our thunder thighs, especially during the summer months, or if you live in a hot country; all year round. The problem is thigh chaffing a.k.a. chub rub. Don’t fret though because your friends at InSyze are here to tell you about how can prevent thigh chafing.

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No two women (or men) look the same.  Our bodies are all different in so many diverse ways! Some people have a big bum or big breasts, others are flat chested; some are tall, some are small and then some don’t have much of a bum at all.
Having a standard sizing system that accommodates all these varieties seems frankly quite absurd when there is such a variety of body shapes, so how did we end up with this system in the first place?
Clothing used to be made to measure and you would need to go to a dressmaker/tailor to get measured before they made clothes purposefully for you. This was a very time-consuming and expensive &#8211; can you imagine trying to buy a dress from Missguided for the weekend but having to be measured for it first?!
Ready to wear clothing became available with industrialisation (the first mass-produced clothing was actually military uniform in 1800) and as a result of this, a standardisation of sizing was needed.
Up until the 1940s, clothing sizes were determined in a similar fashion to the sizing system used by the military. This method, initially developed for men, was based on only one measurement: the chest. This worked perfectly well if you had a ‘straight up and down’ body shape but as you can imagine, it became quite problematic when it translated to the sizing for women’s clothing.
As men’s clothing was sized for chest measurements, the manufacturing system deemed that it would make perfect sense to do exactly the same for women and took their measurements from the bust.
Clearly a recipe for disaster, as this didn&#8217;t account for feminine curves or even the fact that some women are flat chested whilst others have a large bust. The number of returns from mail orders was even bigger than today, so many fashion retailers suffered huge financial losses.
In the 1940s an American study commissioned by the Depression-era Works Progress Administration, conducted a nationwide survey of women’s measurements in order to finally come up with a standardised clothing size system.
The study included 15,000 women and took a total of 59 measurements from each woman in an effort to find a solution to the sizing problem. Alas, the data didn’t seem to add up.
Two of the ideas proposed included:
The height/weight ratio:
This idea was quickly dismissed as asking women to impart with information of how much they weigh every time they wanted to buy new clothes was considered rude.
Upper body measurement/height/lower body measurement :
This much more mathematical system went quite a way in determining the modern sizing system. However, this formulaic method created 27 different sizes (!) and was dismissed as being too large a number.
The Shelton/O’Brien study (as it is known today) was pretty revolutionary in the world of clothing sizes. But, the survey was mostly done on a volunteer basis and meant that the women who were included were often of lower socioeconomic statuses (attracted by the participation fee) and were also mostly white women. Women of colour who volunteered did have their measurements taken but these were apparently discarded and not used in the resulted findings. Talk about misrepresentation!
Almost a decade later, the National Bureau of Standards took the findings of the Shelton/ O’Brien study and developed them into the system that we know today.
The sizes were derived from bust measurements with hip and waist measurements based on the proportions of an hourglass figure (the classic Marilyn Monroe type figure that was highly fashionable at the time). These sizes were then represented by an even number from 8 to 38 in the UK and 0-30 in the US.
Misrepresented by the clothing retailers?
This means that the clothing sizes widely aren&#8217;t actually representative of women&#8217;s body shapes at all. Only 8% of women have an hourglass shape (like Kelly Brook) and 50% of women in the UK a size 16 and over.
The majority of women are therefore being grossly misrepresented by clothing retailers and the fashion industry. Tie this in with our society&#8217;s obsession with making women feel like they constantly need to look and be a certain way and it&#8217;s no wonder so many of us struggle with low self-esteem.
It&#8217;s also no wonder that so many retailers to this day have such high rates of return. Clothes do not fit because they are not accurately measured and there is no standardisation for sizes across the board. Throw in the XS-XL sizing and you&#8217;ve got more confusion and less standardisation to boot. How many times have you returned an item of clothing because it didn&#8217;t fit right? How many times have you been two clothes sizes bigger/smaller depending on which shop you went into? It&#8217;s a daily struggle for women of all shapes and sizes, but especially when you&#8217;re considered &#8216;plus size&#8217;.

Body shape is the answer.

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If you're anything like us, you must find the clothing industry fascinating. The development from wearing one garment made of whatever materials you could weave and sew with, to our modern day en masse factory produced clothes is insane! What's even more interesting is how clothing sizes were developed and have subsequently changed over the years. In this post, we're looking into the way clothing sizes were originally decided and what's changed today. 
We can safely say that 'one size fits all' is a total myth but what do you do when you're a size 18 and go and try on your new clothes that are size 18 and then they don’t fit! 
Why do clothes fit some women and not others, even when they wear the same clothing sizes?

How Were Clothing Sizes Originally Decided

If you're anything like us, you must find the clothing industry fascinating. The development from wearing one garment made of whatever materials you could weave and sew with, to our modern day en masse factory produced clothes is insane! What's even more interesting is how clothing sizes were developed and have subsequently changed over the years. In this post, we're looking into the way clothing sizes were originally decided and what's changed today.

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If you&#039;re anything like us, you must find the clothing industry fascinating. The development from wearing one garment made of whatever materials you could weave and sew with, to our modern day en masse factory produced clothes is insane! What&#039;s even more interesting is how clothing sizes were developed and have subsequently changed over the years. In this post, we&#039;re looking into the way clothing sizes were originally decided and what&#039;s changed today.

We’ve got some top tips for adding the illusion of curves to your straight up and down silhouette. It starts with showing some skin…
<h2 class="p1">One Pieces</h2>
When it comes to swimwear for the banana body shape, less is more as showing some skin with strategically cut-out details can give the illusion of a curvier silhouette.
We are obsessed with this <a href="https://www.zaful.com/plus-size-cut-out-lemon-print-swimsuit-p_551879.html?currency=GBP&amp;lkid=215566&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhsTzxvOS3gIViJ3VCh2RswuEEAkYFyABEgK2OfD_BwE">Lemon Prin</a>t swimsuit from <a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=0666cef2a1af731647c9db32bf042fbf&amp;insertId=310fc0ac124f0ed7&amp;type=H&amp;mid=40046&amp;exp=60%3ACI1C55A%3A4&amp;libId=jpawygcm0102qe1f000DAq9tyzaiz&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fswimwear-for-the-banana-body-shape%2F&amp;v=1&amp;iid=310fc0ac124f0ed7&amp;out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zaful.com%2Fzaful-striped-oversized-sweater-p_583830.html%3Fcurrency%3DUSD&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fblog%2F&amp;title=Swimwear%20for%20the%20Banana%20Body%20Shape%20%7C%20INSYZE&amp;txt=%3Cspan%3EZaful%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow">Zaful</a>.
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Bold prints on your bikini tops and bottom will add feminine flair. They will minimize your midsection and give the illusion of an hourglass shape.
We love the polka dot print <a href="https://www.beyondthesea.com.au/products/copy-of-betty-boyleg-pant-black-polkadot">Carmen Bikini</a> (sold separately) from <a href="https://www.beyondthesea.com.au/">Beyond The Sea</a>.
<a href="https://www.beyondthesea.com.au/products/copy-of-betty-boyleg-pant-black-polkadot"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-1456 size-full" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-15.45.10.png" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-15.45.10.png 300w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-15.45.10-196x300.png 196w" alt="swimwear for the banana body shape" width="300" height="459" /></a>
If patterns and prints aren’t your thing you can create this same look with frills and ruffles.
Another top tip when you are looking for swimwear for the banana body shape is to look for bikini bottoms that tie at the sides or have side detail like these <a href="https://www.boohoo.com/plus-wrap-front-strappy-brief-bikini/PZZ87780.html">Strappy Bikini Briefs</a> from <a href="https://www.boohoo.com/womens/plus-size-curve-clothing/swimwear">Boohoo</a>. This will enhance your curves…or give the illusion of having curves and make you look more bootylicious. 
<a href="https://www.boohoo.com/plus-wrap-front-strappy-brief-bikini/PZZ87780.html"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-1457 size-full" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-16.15.52.png" sizes="(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-16.15.52.png 403w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-16.15.52-200x300.png 200w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-16.15.52-330x495.png 330w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2018-10-19-at-16.15.52-387x580.png 387w" alt="swimwear for the banana body shape" width="403" height="604" /></a>
For more style guides for the banana/ straight up and down body shape check out our:
<a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/workwear-looks-for-the-banana-shape-body-type/">Workwear for the Banana Body Shape</a> post, <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/evening-wear-for-the-straight-up-and-down-body-shape/">Eveningwear for the Banana Body Shape</a> and our complete guide of <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/what-to-wear-for-a-straight-up-and-down-body-shape/">What To Wear If You Have a Banana Body Shape.</a>

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The straight up and down body shape, a.k.a.  the banana body shape is described a lot as being athletic or boyish. Which is great if that’s the look you want to go for. But some of you banana babes have told us that you want to look more feminine, especially at the beach or poolside. Which is where our Swimwear for the Banana Body Shape comes in.
photo credit: Renee Waniolek

Swimwear For The Banana Body Shape

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The straight up and down body shape, a.k.a.  the banana body shape is described a lot as being athletic or boyish. Which is great if that’s the look you want to go for. But some of you banana babes have told us that you want to look more feminine, especially at the beach or poolside. Which is where our Swimwear for the Banana Body Shape comes in.

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<h2>Wrap Dresses</h2>
We’ve said it before, <a href="https://www.insyze.com/blog/top-tips-for-the-apple-body-shape/">here</a> actually. But wrap dresses are super flattering for ladies who have an apple body shape and make an ideal choice for the office. Just be sure to wear a cami-top underneath if it has a  particularly low/ scoop neck.
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Sallie Sahne wrap dress
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<h2>Jackets</h2>
To blazer or not to blazer? that is the question. Most blazers fall at the waist, which for most apples can be the most unflattering area, which is why most people advise staying away from a blazer. Instead, choose an open fronted long line jacket or a waterfall cardigan. We love this jacket from Evans.
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Stud longline jacket
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<h2>Trousers</h2>
Any list of must-have workwear for the apple body shape would not be complete without mentioning straight leg trousers. This is a great fit for you but its best to avoid tapered styles as these will make you look top heavy.  You should also pay attention to the fastening of the trousers, a side zip is better than a front zip and stay away from trousers with waist <a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=0666cef2a1af731647c9db32bf042fbf&amp;insertId=fd9fb7a01438c2b9&amp;type=H&amp;mid=37938&amp;exp=60%3ACI1C55A%3A4&amp;libId=joxvbfcw0102qe1f000DAnyhdr6iw&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fmust-workwear-apple-body-shape%2F&amp;v=1&amp;iid=fd9fb7a01438c2b9&amp;out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farfetch.com%2Fau%2Fshopping%2Fmen%2Fvalentino-stripe-pleating-track-pants-item-13147428.aspx&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F6%2F&amp;title=Must%20Have%20Workwear%20For%20The%20Apple%20Body%20Shape%20%7C%20INSYZE&amp;txt=%3Cspan%3Epleating%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow">pleating</a>.
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<a href="https://www.yoursclothing.co.uk/black-pablo-trouser-with-elasticated-back-p"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-711 size-medium" src="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Black_Pablo_Trouser_With_Elasticated_Back_028118_a0c5-200x300.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" srcset="https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Black_Pablo_Trouser_With_Elasticated_Back_028118_a0c5-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Black_Pablo_Trouser_With_Elasticated_Back_028118_a0c5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Black_Pablo_Trouser_With_Elasticated_Back_028118_a0c5-682x1024.jpg 682w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Black_Pablo_Trouser_With_Elasticated_Back_028118_a0c5-330x495.jpg 330w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Black_Pablo_Trouser_With_Elasticated_Back_028118_a0c5-690x1035.jpg 690w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Black_Pablo_Trouser_With_Elasticated_Back_028118_a0c5-1050x1575.jpg 1050w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Black_Pablo_Trouser_With_Elasticated_Back_028118_a0c5-387x580.jpg 387w, https://blog.insyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Black_Pablo_Trouser_With_Elasticated_Back_028118_a0c5.jpg 1133w" alt="must-have workwear for the apple body shape " width="200" height="300" /></a>
Straight leg trousers
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<h2>Skirts</h2>
We know that all you apple shaped lovelies A-line skirts have some lovely legs and they deserve to show off in a knee <a class="vglnk" title="Link added by VigLink" href="http://i.viglink.com/?key=0666cef2a1af731647c9db32bf042fbf&amp;insertId=a5a9cbf08db02131&amp;type=H&amp;mid=37938&amp;exp=60%3ACI1C55A%3A4&amp;libId=joxvbfcw0102qe1f000DAnyhdr6iw&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fmust-workwear-apple-body-shape%2F&amp;v=1&amp;iid=a5a9cbf08db02131&amp;out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farfetch.com%2Fau%2Fshopping%2Fwomen%2Fjulien-david-mid-length-a-line-skirt-item-11967929.aspx&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insyze.com%2Fblog%2Fpage%2F6%2F&amp;title=Must%20Have%20Workwear%20For%20The%20Apple%20Body%20Shape%20%7C%20INSYZE&amp;txt=%3Cspan%3Elength%20%3C%2Fspan%3E%3Cspan%3EA%3C%2Fspan%3E%3Cspan%3E-%3C%2Fspan%3E%3Cspan%3Eline%20%3C%2Fspan%3E%3Cspan%3Eskirt%3C%2Fspan%3E" rel="nofollow">length A-line skirt</a>. We love this kick flare skirt from <a href="https://www.peterhahn.co.uk/">Peter Hahn.</a>
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A-line skirt with a flared hem
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Now it’s over to you, what is your go-to workwear style? Let us know in the comments.
As with all of the InSyze body shape style guides, our tips are purely guidelines not ‘rules.’

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Finding the perfect outfit to wear to the office can sometimes be a struggle but if you have that one job interview that you just have to nail or that really important meeting to go to, dressing for success can be key. After all, they do say that ‘when you look great, you feel great’ and then you do great! Check out our must-have workwear for the apple body shape and you can be confident that you will look amazing every day of the week.

Workwear for the apple body shape

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Finding the perfect outfit to wear to the office can sometimes be a struggle but if you have that one job interview that you just have to nail or that really important meeting to go to, dressing for success can be key. After all, they do say that ‘when you look great, you feel great’ and then you do great! Check out our must-have workwear for the apple body shape and you can be confident that you will look amazing every day of the week.

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