Larger ladies can find it difficult to get their hands on women's fitness clothing that is flattering, Slimming World has suggested.

A spokesperson from the weight loss company said that women who are very overweight often feel bad about themselves when they try on any type of clothing that does not fit correctly.

"Boosting confidence by being able to slip into a dress that makes us feel good can inspire and encourage real changes to our habits and who knows, we could be in a smaller size and feeling knockout before we know it," she added.

Her comments follow the publication of a report from retail analyst Mintel, which estimates that the plus-size market for womenswear has increased by 45 per cent over the last five years.

The report also showed that almost a quarter of women in the UK are plus-size and wear clothes in sizes 18 and over, which is equivalent to 6.2 million people.

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