Beyonce a size 16? research revealed that women who are size 16 are the most confident and happiest with their body

It will seem that curves make women more content, with size 16 women - like Merilyn Monroe - saying they have high body confidence, look good and feel comfortable.

And the study suggest that you can forget the mantra being thin is the path to happiness'.

Half of those whose wight has fluctuated in the past 3 years, reveal they were at their happiest , with a fuller size 16 figure. The research found that 52% of size 6 women would like to be curvier. It seems they would rather look like celebrity Beyonce, who tops the list of curvy celebrity most admired by women.

Its great to see curvier real women feeling empowered and embracing their body shape and feel good too.