A combination of unhealthy lifestyle choices, genetics and the body's tendency to store calories as fat are some reasons our society is requiring larger and larger clothing sizes.
The good news is that there are many fashionable plus size clothing companies online not only for women but for teens and girls ages 7 and up. Some may find they are much happier ordering their outfits online eliminating the often stressful and occasionally embarrassing dressing room ordeal. You may even find a greater selection of clothing in your size by shopping online.
Clothing comes in specific sizes for babies, toddlers, young girls and boys; juniors, missy, womens, petite and plus size. For the most part, babies, toddlers and young girls and boys sizes are sized by their age. Sizing becomes much more difficult as we move into the junior clothing, missy clothing and plus size clothing. The same clothing sizes vary widely among different designers and even different name brands by the same designer. One thing you may want to keep in mind when choosing your outfits is to keep it simple. For a slimmer look try to wear similar shades on the top and bottom when putting together an outfit. Experiment with color and learn what is flattering to your hair and skin tones too. A great classic reference book for "Finding the colors that are perfect for you" is Color Me Beautiful
Since clothing sizes are not standardized in the United States, vanity sizing has become a common practice among most major brands of women's clothing. Vanity Sizing is better described as fooling a woman into thinking she has moved down a dress for example, size 10 may be the new 8. One should refer to the seller's descriptions of size and fit before using the provided sizing charts when you shop online for womens clothing.
Sizes are most commonly grouped 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and plus or petite sizes. Occasionally, we may still see clothing in small, medium and large but, this seems to be primarily in men and boy sizes. When shopping for women's clothing online, one should refer to the seller's descriptions of size and fit before using the provided sizing charts when shopping online for women's clothing. Follow the link in the author bio for a good reference for popular online plus size clothing company size charts
The first step to going down a dress size is eating well and exercise. If you are interested in taking better care of yourself or helping a friend or loved one take better care of themselves a good reference site is the USDA Food and Nutrition site Eat Smart. Play Hard. Healthy Lifestyle here you will find a calorie burner chart, recipes, menu planning tips and more!
