Generally a Small will be an AU 8-10 and a Large an AU 14-16. An Extra Small is likely to be a size 6, with an Extra Large likely to be a size 18.
The results were clear: the average Australian woman wears a size 16-18, making her officially 'plus-size'. According to the size charts, someone with a waist measurement of 88cm would fall between a size 16 and 18 at 45% of the brands while 20% would wear a size 18 and 30% a size 16.
L means large and translates roughly to women's sizes 12–14.
Plus-size clothing is generally considered a women's size 18 and beyond. “Missy” or “straight” sizes range from 00–16/18, XXS–XXL whereas plus sizes range from 12W–28W, 0X–4X and greater. You might think plus sizes are just extended straight sizes, but guess again.
What dress size is a 'Medium'? This varies from brand to brand and by country. Some stores will consider a medium to be a size 10, while others a size 12-14. As an average, a Medium is likely to be a around a size 12.
Small (S): 36-38 inches. Medium (M): 39-41 inches. Large (L): 42-44 inches. Extra-Large (XL): 45+ inches.
Sizes range from 0-2 (extra small) to 14-16 (extra large). Smaller sizes are usually petites, and larger sizes usually found in women's or plus size departments. Remember that each clothing brand will have their own sizing guidelines, so watch carefully to ensure you are buying the correct size.
XL is a "missy" cut, generally covering sizes 14-16. 1XL is a "plus" cut, generally covering the 14-16W.
Men's Shirts
We measure our shirts the traditional way, using collar sizes, so you will see our shirts quoted in inches - 15" (small), 15.5" (medium), 16.5" (large) and 17.5" (extra large).
While a size XL is designed to fit a size 16/18, she may prefer to wear a size 1X which equates to a size 14/16. This is because the plus size section was designed with curves in mind.
Generally a Small will be an AU 8-10 and a Large an AU 14-16. An Extra Small is likely to be a size 6, with an Extra Large likely to be a size 18.
Well, as observed in the calculations, women having the size as 18-20 come into the plus-size category. Anything above L-size is considered to be plus-size in women's clothing. However, always remember to check the brand's personal sizing chart as it will give you accurate information on the same.
A: In ladies sizing a 16 is misses or regular/average. 16 plus means plus sizes for fuller figured women. 16P will most likely be a fuller cut. Probably wider and bigger in waist.