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).
Sizing Examples and Measurement Range
Medium: 9-11 with a chest measurement of 36-38 and a waist of 29-31. Large: 13-15 with a chest measurement of 39-41 and a waist of 32-34. X-large: 17-19 with a chest measurement of 42-45 and a waist of 35-37.
Here's the scoop: The first number on the size tag refers to the neck size and the second number is the sleeve length. So a shirt size “15 34/35” means that the neck is 15 inches and the sleeve is between 34 and 35 inches.
Junior's 15 = women's 16.
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.
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).
What is women's US dress size 16 in the UK? US size 16 in women's dresses is UK size 20. This is equivalent to the XL international size. This dress size has a bust of 108-113 cm (42-44.5 inches), a waist of 90-85 cm (35.5-37.5 inches), and a hips size of 113-116 cm (44-45.5 inches).
As an average, a Medium is likely to be a around a size 12. 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.
We may have become accustomed to constant chopping and changing between an S or an M, but most of us are in agreement that a size 14 is by no means an XL, as it was described in Asos's size guide this week.
Generally, yes, most people I know around a 14 I'd consider overweight but that doesn't mean I don't also think they're beautiful. Of course it's overweight. But then most people are these days, so it's normal. Under/healthy/overweight are factual categories based on weight and height, not dress size.
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 is a zero size figure? A size zero figure typically refers to the body size of a woman. A bust size of 31 inches, waist size of 23 inches and hip size of 32 inches is generally considered as a size zero figure.