Can an American quickly explain you dress sizes to me?

ell_23
ell_23 Posts: 103
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In the UK, its just even numbers. You're either a 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or so on.

I thought US sizes were also even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8 and so on) and 4 numbers smaller than UK (i.e. US 8 is about a UK 12).

But in a couple movies, and recently on MFP I've seen and heard people mention sizes 3 and 5 and 7 and other odd numbers.

Can someone explain if there's 2 systems, or whether a 3 is simply halfway between a 2 and 4 but just less common to find in shops, or something like that?

I've just been wondering! Thanks.

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  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    The odd numbers are junior's sizing. The even numbers are women's sizing.
  • craezie1
    craezie1 Posts: 2 Member
    The 3, 5, and 7 are close to the same size below (a 7 is about the same size as a 6) except cut for juniors (not curvy). Usually clothing that comes in juniors sizing is geared toward teenagers and is cheap in quality and trendy in design.
  • ell_23
    ell_23 Posts: 103
    I assumed junior once because Hollister uses odd sizing and that's for teens but in Mean Girls (yes, making reference to that film again) one of the girls - who isn't exactly that young/small - tries on a size 5 dress which is stocked in sizes 1,3, and 5.

    And just saw a MFP post from a 60 year old woman saying her top was a size 3.

    Just confused me…

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