What is your clothes size

Plus size usually refers to clothing starting at size 14W. There is no standardization in women's sizes, meaning that plus size women will have to pay attention to measurements not to sizes. It's up to each company, each store or designer to size their clothing. A size 16W in one store can be a 18W in the next. So, please check measurements before ordering online to ensure fit and unnecessary returns.

Measure for a perfect fit

Tips to flatter your full figure

Draw the viewer's eye up and down rather than across.

Choose plus size clothes in single colors where tops and bottoms are the same color as it makes plus size women look slimmer.

Avoid baggy clothes, it makes plus size women look bigger.

Wear clothes that elongate and create a vertical line. Choose long jackets and cardigans to create a sleek silhouette.

One-piece dresses look sleeker than separates.

If you opt for separates, remember that bright colors or print accentuate the problem area. Meaning a bottom heavy figure will look slimmer with a dark color and vice and versa.

Choose patterns and accessories that are proportionate to your size and height. Avoid very high heels.

Avoid both weighty tweeds and clingy fabrics. However, smooth fabrics with a nice "hand" – like fine wool gabardine – are just right.

Create a focal point near your face with beautifully draping, soft fabrics.

Finally, know your best assets. Everybody has areas of their body that they are more comfortable with. Play up the parts of you that you love.

Most plus size women have a beautiful curvy bust. Draw attention to your top half with a V-neck.

If wide hips are your biggest complaint, dress your bottom half in a plain, dark-colored bootleg pant or an A-line skirt. If you have beautiful shoulders, then show them, wear sleeveless tops. If your major asset is a great face, don't be afraid to play it up with make-up.