UK size 20 in women's dresses is US size 16. This is equivalent to the XL international size. This dress size has a bust of 108-113 cm (42-44.5 inches), a waist of 90-85 cm (35.5-37.5 inches), and a hips size of 113-116 cm (44-45.5 inches).
While a size XL is designed to fit a size 16/18, she may prefer to wear a size 1X which equates to a size 14/16.
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.
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. You might think plus sizes are just extended straight sizes, but guess again.
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. Remember that each clothing brand will have their own sizing guidelines, so watch carefully to ensure you are buying the correct size.
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The range for XXL size is between 18-20. Hence, it is a plus-size.
Small (S): 36-38 inches. Medium (M): 39-41 inches. Large (L): 42-44 inches. Extra-Large (XL): 45+ inches.
An XXL shirt is one size larger than an XL which is one size larger than a Large.
Australian sizes are measured the same as the UK. So if you're a 10 in Australia, you'll need a 10 from a UK-based store. If you're purchasing from an American store, you'll need to go 2 sizes smaller. So if you're a 10 in Australia, you're a 6 in the US.