Plus-Size Clothing Stores
Recently, the combination of an aging
population and expanding waste lines, has many retailers taking notice
of the growing demand and need for fashionable plus size apparel.
Today's plus-size women are
looking for fashionable, stylish clothing that will flatter their body
types. For them the issue is no longer simply finding plus size
clothing, it is a matter of finding fashionable plus size clothing
that meets their needs and life styles. |
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How To Measure
Yourself For That Perfect Plus Size Fit: Plus Size Measurement's Guide
By: HILARY BROWN
It can be frustrating to spend time selecting and purchasing your
Plus Size Clothing only to find out the clothes do not fit
properly. Hopefully, this Measurements Guide will help you get that
perfect fit from your plus size apparel, swim wear or lingerie. You
will need a standard measuring tape. If your measurements show that
you are between two sizes, buy the larger size.
Bust - With a bra on and your clothes off, measure around the
fullest part of bust and under the arms. Keep the tape straight across
your back.
Waist - While in a relaxed position, measure around the
narrowest part of your natural waist. Keep the tape somewhat snug, but
still comfortably loose.
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Hips - Stand with your legs and feet together and measure
around the fullest part of your hips.
Inseam - Measure from the crotch point to your ankle bone. Or
using a pair of your pants that fit you well, lay them flat with the
front and back creases together. Measure from crotch seam to bottom of
the leg hem along the inside seam.
Sleeve - Bend the elbow and measure from the center of the back
of the neck to the elbow and down to the wrist.
Bra Measurements - There are two measurements you will need to
make: Band Size and Cup Size.
Band Measurement - There are two ways to measure this and you
should come up with the same result with both:
Measure around the top of your breasts. Go under your arms, high on
your back and around the top of your chest. If this measurement is an
even number, then this is your band size. If it is an odd number, then
add 1" to determine your band size.
Plus Size apparel
can be more difficult to fit.
Cup Size Measurement - With
your bra on, measure loosely around the fullest part of your bust.
Subtract your band measurement from your cup measurement (each inch is
a cup size). For example, if your band measurement is 34" and your cup
measurement is 36", then the difference between these measurements is
two inches, and you would wear a B-cup.
Important: Please refer to the individual websites sizing chart to
determine the appropriate ordering size. Individual websites sizing
charts may differ slightly. Bra sizes may also vary slightly
from one manufacturer to the next. |