: 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].

: A specialized study focused on mature female professional chefs found significant difficulty in finding jackets that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing for their changing bodies [22].

Research highlighting the difficulties mature, plus-size (XL and above) women face in the fashion market:

: Contrary to narratives of decline, some research on single women (ages 35–91) highlights an increase in sexual assertiveness and satisfaction as women age [18].