Clothes - Women's Plus Sizes
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Plus-size clothing

is women's clothing, sizes 14W and up. The W stands for Women, as plus sizes are also called "Women's Sizes". These clothes are usually sold from a separate department or in a separate store. Plus-size clothing is generally available in either numerical sizes (14,16,18...) or by X, with most traditional plus brand stopping at either a 3 or 4X. Over a size 24 or 3X is generally referred to as "Super Size".

As more and more retailers are rushing to join the plus-size clothing market, the fastest growing sector of the apparel industry, confusion has entered for the consumer regarding sizing. Some lines offering traditional "Misses" sizing have extended their size ranges up to 18 or 20, overlapping the "plus" or "women's" size range. However there is a difference between a Misses size 14 and a Women's size 14W. Traditional plus or "women's" sizing is cut with a deeper arm hole, lower and larger bust-line, and larger waist compared to hip ratio than "Misses" sizes. This results in 14W being about one size larger than a Misses Size 14. This cut difference also means a better fit for differing body types. Those women with a traditional hour glass or pear body type will usually find a Misses size range fits better. Women who have a rounder, more apple shaped figure and carry their weight mainly in the bust and abdomen, will find the traditional plus-size clothing or Women's Sizes will fit their figures better.

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