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U.S. Women's Apparel Size Charts

By Cynthia Nellis, About.com

It's hard finding your perfect fit in clothing: in one store you may be a size 6, in another you may be a 2.

Unfortunately, there is no uniform sizing system for women. Each manufacturer has a different standard for their sizes.

The best way to get a great fit is to know your measurements.

Use these charts to find your size in the Misses, Junior, Plus, Petite and Tall ranges.

  • The Misses range is designated by even sizes, such as 0-20, 4-14, etc. Find your misses size
  • Juniors are for younger women and are designated by uneven sizes such as 1-13. The sizes for juniors are usually slimmer in the hips and bust than misses sizes. Find your junior size
  • Plus sizes are for larger sized women, often designated by a W after the number such as 14W-24W. Some junior lines also come in plus sizes. Find your plus size
  • Petites are sizes in the misses range for women under 5' 4". Find your petite size
  • Tall sizes are also in the misses range for women 5' 9" and over. Find your tall size
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