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A lot of people are confused and don't know whether they are plus size or not. Simply put, plus size is a clothing size, it’s not your body type. So, you might be plus size in some stores but not others.
Check Your Measurements
I have seen some brands say plus size starts at the bust being 40-42 inches, the waist being 34-36 inches and the hips being 43-44 inches. These sizes is actually the US size 14/16 or the UK’s size 18. That means many brands will label you as plus size if your bust is 41 inches and your waist is 35 inches.
2 Simple Ways to Know
1. Clothing Labels: If the clothes has a label of 14+ (US) or 18+(UK), it means you’re shopping in plus-size sections. It's what you need to be aware of.
2. Fit Issues in Standard Sizes: Fit issues can also tell If you are plus size or not. For instance, if size L tops squeezes your arms or if size 14 pants is very tight in your thighs, it means you likely need plus size clothes.
Important Truths to Remember
- Size ≠ Health: Being plus size doesn't mean ill health. Of course not, because you can be plus size and be very healthy.
- Size ≠ Worth: Your size isn't commensurate to your self worth. This is because your worth can't be measured in your inches.
- Brands Vary Wildly: This is a very important thing to note. A size 12 in one store could be a 16 in another.
Global Plus Size Differences
In USA plus size starts at 14/16
In UK plus size starts at 16/18
In Europe plus size starts at 46/48
In Australia plus size starts at 16/18