What is size 18W mean?

What is size 18W mean?

Numerical sizes are often labeled as 14W, 16W, 18W, and so on. The W is for Women’s, which is another way of saying plus size. The “W” sizes are fitted for plus size specifically, whereas sizes like 14 and 16 in the same brand were likely fitted on a straight-size fit model.

Is an 18W A 1X?

An XXL is a Misses 18. A 1X is a plus size 14/16. The difference is that plus size clothing is generally made wider and with more room in the arms, hips, thighs, butt, and stomach areas. So the measurements may be similar.

Is 18W the same as size 18?

A: Size 18P is for petite size which may be an inch or two shorter in length then the average inseam. 18 is average length and 18W is women’s sizes where even though the length is the same as average it may have a 1/2 inch to a whole inch more in front and back rise. Helpful?

Is 18W a 2X?

For tall items, the size may be tagged with a “T” or “Tall” after the size number, for example you may see a size 18W Tall or a Size 2XT. Petite sizes are often labelled with a “P,” “Petite” or “Short” designation. So, a size 14WP would be a women’s size 14 petite.

Is 18W plus 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.

What size is 1X equivalent to?

For men, 1x is equivalent to a size 16, while XXL is equivalent to a size 20. For women, 1x is equivalent to a size 14, while XXL is equivalent to a size 24.