Womens Plus Size ExpansionWritten by Bowe Packer
There is some fantastic news that all you plus size women should know. Evidence is showing that more and more companies, clothing stores and merchandisers are opening their eyes, to accommodate larger sizes. Within past, Gap is one of industry leaders and has extended their sizes, currently only available online at www.gap.com, to include XXL and sizes up to 20. Although this only covers a few sizes in plus size range, it is a start and it is coming from a clothing store everyone is familiar with. Now it is becoming a reality that women with plus size needs can get same gap flare jeans, which are definitely more stylish and hip, that everyone seems to be wearing these days. There is no more dreaming or wishing you could have them now you can own them yourselves.
| | Plus Size Women - Finding Thier True SizeWritten by Bowe Packer
As many plus size women know, finding plus size clothing is hard enough, but finding a standardization in sizing can be even more daunting. After all, missy sizes many times are cut to a 20, and women's plus sizes usually start at a 14W. And let us not forget that UK sizes may look same as US, but more times than not run a size smaller. Here is rule of thumb when looking at plus size clothing? Women's apparel plus sizes are usually cut more generously than missy sizes, so if you see a W at end of size (not to be confused with WP which means women's petite) it is larger. An example of how things work: At J. Jill and Land's End an XL = an 18 -20. (In contrast an XL at Banana Republic = a 14-16). Technology is always on our side (or at least we hope so) and in case of plus sizes force is with us again. This new technology will cure many fashion plus size problems with advent of avatars (3D models created in your exact image) to try on plus size clothing. Many predict this will stem growth of mass customization where plus size stores will be offering plus size clothing that will be made to order just for you. So moral of this story is when you are shopping at your favorite plus size store, make sure you're checking measurements on all your plus size clothing. Also when shopping online for your plus size verify return policy and don't be afraid to email company for further information.
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