W stands for waist circumference (Waist = W) and L stands for leg length (L = Length). All pants with a size labeled in inches will include these two figures, with the waist figure followed by the length. For example, if you have a jeans size 34/32, the number 34 means you have a waist 34 inches around.
Regarding the W/L size, W stands for waist width (W = width) and L stands for leg length (L = length). Each pants size that is labeled in inches includes these two figures, and in that order. For example, if you wear a jeans size 36/32, the number 36 means that you have a waist width of 36 inches.
Large (L) Extra Large (XL) Double Extra. Large (XXL)
From our women's pant size conversion chart, you'll find that a size 14 typically corresponds to a waist measurement of 32-33 inches. In International sizing, this is classified as Large (L).
For example, a 32x32 jean would have a 32 inch waist and a 32 inch inseam, which is what determines the leg length. Sometimes, a pair of jeans will be labelled as 32W and 32L to make things even easier. The 'W' stands for waist size, while the 'L' stands for leg length.
For instance, sizes are stated as 32-34. 28-30 and so on. The first number refers to the waist size, and it implies the measurement of your waist in inches. The second number indicates the length of the pant, and it implies how long the pant is when measured from the inseam or crotch to the ankles.
"M" (medium), "L" (large), "XL" (extra large), "XXL" (extra extra large).
Waist Size: XS or extra small means 28–30 inches (71–76 cm), S or Small means 30–32 inches (76–81 cm), M or Medium means 32–34 inches (81–86 cm), and L or Large means 34–36 inches (86–91 cm).
Sizes range from 0-2 (extra small) to 14-16 (extra large). Smaller sizes are usually petites, and larger sizes usually found in women's or plus size departments.
US size 12 in women's dresses is UK size 16. This is equivalent to the L international size. This dress size has a bust of 98-102 cm (38-40 inches), a waist of 82-85 cm (32-33.5 inches), and a hips size of 105-108 cm (41-42.5 inches).
What dress size is a 'Medium'? This varies from brand to brand and by country. Some stores will consider a medium to be a size 10, while others a size 12-14. As an average, a Medium is likely to be a around a size 12.
If majority rules, a size 10 has a 36″ bust, 28″ waist and a 40″ hip. She's five foot five or six inches tall and weighs 140 pounds.
Some departments may designate a size 12 as plus-size while others use a size 14. But according to Modeling Wisdom, plus-size models often fall into the range of sizes 8 to 12. Sometimes, even a size 6 can be considered. This consideration has ultimately raised some eyebrows.