The term “full figured” is defined as a woman size 12 and higher. This also defines over half the female demographic in America. Most fashion stores don’t see sizes above a large in tops and a 14 in pants. The clothes designed for larger women are not nearly as attractive as the cutting edge designs and patterns done for skinnier women that grace the media today. Instead, the full figured clothes tend to be plain and unflattering. The colors are muted and do nothing to accentuate any beauty the woman has. It sends a message to big women everywhere that they should be doing more to attain the perfect body so they can start dressing with style instead of for comfort.

While there are some large women who revel in their “thickness” and like it, the majority of women are self conscious about their weight. Not being able to find high fashion clothes can send them into a deeper depression, possibly causing even more weight gain as a result. There are a few designers out now dedicated to creating a line of stylish clothing for plus size women. Monif C is a plus size clothing designer who recently spoke on the Tom Joyner morning show about the current issue of full figured women in social media and how their fashion suffers because of their weight. She believes the fashion industry should offer more choices to large women at an affordable price. It’s a well known fact the obesity rate in America is very high and children make up a big part of that percentage. Yet stylish clothes for teenagers, once again, stop at a size 13/14 and then go on to boring blue jeans and one toned color shirts.

Plus size stores and websites are popping up all over America, giving full figured women more options and confidence.