Size 18

'Size zero' has become one of today's most contentious phrases. To some women it's the Holy Grail, to be attained whatever the cost to their long-term health and even fertility. Well things need to change, and size 18 needs to be looked upon as more of the norm and not as plus size clothing! To others, it's the terrifying obsession of an influential few which will lead impressionable young girls to develop eating disorders.

Additions Size 18 Sale. Clothing for every occasion. Additions have their own Plus Size Department to Size 32.

La Redoute Sale with up to 50% off - Clothing up to Size 30. Fashionable and classy, loads of plus sizes in stock.

M&Co - Many Items Half Price. Excellent selection of SIZES 18 - 28. Delivery free on items over £40.

Evans Summer Sale - sizes 16 to 32. Half price items and items from as little as £7.

M&S - Size 18. Up to Size 28. The quality of Marks and Spencer Plus Size Department is well known.

Mikyla Dodd, 29, played Chloe Bruce in Channel 4's Hollyoaks. The actress, who is single and lives in London, is 6ft, size 18 and weighs 15st 7lb. When she joined ITV's Celebrity Fit Club in January last year, she weighed 19st 2lb but lost 44lb through healthy eating and exercise. Mikyla says:

My weight began to seriously rocket when I was 17 and started to prepare my own food. I was eating five or six meals a day and, at my heaviest when I was 21, I weighed nearly 25st and was a size 28. It wasn't a happy time and the only thing that alleviated my depression was food.

Size 18 Plus Size Clothing Ranges