Learn about your plus-size body type.

By Meieli Sawyer, About.com Guide to Plus-Size Fashion

Having trouble getting looks that work for you? Flattering your body types can make a significant difference. Learn about all the body types and what looks best on them today.

1. Know Your Body Type
2. Body Type Shopping

Know Your Body Type

Before you decide what looks to get, figure out your exact body type with these guides.

• Pear
• Athletic
• Apple

Body Type Shopping

Found a great site and you're not quite sure what works best on your body? Read through these suggestions for apple, busty, athletic, or pear shapes.

• Apple Going-Out Clothes
• Apple Jeans
• Athletic Jeans
• Busty Dresses

• Busty Going-Out Tops
• Pear Going-Out Clothes
• Pear Jeans