Fashion designers might prefer their models to be a size 0, but a recent study commissioned by a British clothing retailer finds that women who wear dress sizes with double digits are considered the happiest.

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For the study, participants were asked to reveal their dress size and how they feel about their appearance. Out of 2000 women, 74 per cent who wore a British size 16 (American size 12) say they're happy with their appearance. This was a higher percentage than any of the other sizes, and twice as high as the size sixes.
Half of those whose weight has fluctuated in the past three years, reveal they were at their happiest with a fuller, size 16 figure (49 per cent).

Indeed, the research found 52 per cent of size six women would like to be curvier.

...The survey results show women sized 14 to 18 [American 10 to 14], have a more positive frame of mind when it comes to their appearance.

In comparison, those sized six to 10 are much more critical of their look, with just 59 per cent saying they are happy with their appearance.

...The findings also suggest size six ladies are often envious of those with curves, with a third (35 per cent) wishing for a fuller figure because it's considered sexier.

They also feel curves would make clothes more flattering (31 per cent), and one in four (24 per cent) say it would improve their body confidence.
We get what this study is trying to prove, but isn't basing all of your self-worth on external validation like what size you wear will still going to end up making others who don't achieve that size feel worthless? Why can't we just all agree to love ourselves for who we are (curves or no curves)?

[Daily Mail]