: Qualitative research in PMC shows some mature women transition from being appearance-focused to functionality-focused , expressing gratitude for what their bodies can do rather than how they look [8].
: A study of 1,789 women aged 50 and over found that only 12.2% reported being satisfied with their body size. Those who were satisfied typically had a lower BMI and higher overall functional health [3, 17]. xl women mature
: Research in Gender & Society conceptualizes clothing sizes as "floating signifiers" because they lack consistency across brands, forcing mature women to perform significant "body work" to navigate these unregulated standards [10]. : Qualitative research in PMC shows some mature