In Australia, 3XL generally corresponds to a numerical size of 20-22 for women, fitting around a 103-121cm bust/hip, and for men, it aligns with larger chest sizes like 121-130cm (48-51 inches), depending on the brand, often fitting an Australian numeric size of around 26-28 or specific chest/waist measurements for big & tall. Always check the specific brand's size guide as it varies, but it's a substantial size for those needing more room than XXL.
Who does 3XL clothing fit? 3XL generally suits men with a 50–52 inch chest or a 48–50 inch waist. It's a popular size for men who find standard XL cuts too tight, especially around the arms and torso. If you're a big guy who likes your clothes to drape naturally rather than cling, 3XL is usually a safe choice.
Where can find sizing recommendations? Our Fit Finder will ask for information such as your height, age and weight to help you choose the right size when you order. When you're logged in, you'll then see a size recommendation on some product pages, best matched to the information you've provided.
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. This is because the plus-size section was designed with curves in mind.
The plus sizes are referred to as 2X, 3X, 4X, and so on (22-30).
A size 44 in Australia depends on the item: for men's shoes, a European size 44 is typically an Australian/UK size 10; for women's clothing, an AU size 16 (XL) can be a European 44; and for men's shirts, a chest size 44 inches (XL) corresponds to an AU/UK Large/XL, while a suit size 44 (e.g., 44R) refers to chest/jacket size, not a general AU size.
A 3XL is not the same as a 3X—the former is a straight size, NOT a plus size. LOVE that @Nike had a plus size mannequin in store, I just wish they stocked their 4Xs in store and also had as many plus size options as they do straight size options. ✨PLUS SIZE FREESTYLE OUT JAN.
The 3-3-3 clothing rule is a simple styling method for creating many outfits from few items: choose 3 tops, 3 bottoms, and 3 shoes, which allows for 27 potential combinations (3x3x3) and reduces decision fatigue, often used for travel or building a minimalist capsule wardrobe. It's a versatile concept, sometimes expanded to include 3 layers (like jackets or cardigans) for even more looks, making dressing easier by focusing on mix-and-match versatility with core pieces.
Typically, a "4X" size is designed for the "big" customer, focusing primarily on providing more width around the torso. A "4XL," on the other hand, is intended for the "big and tall" customer. The "L" stands for "long," indicating that the shirt has added length in both the body and the sleeves.
Adult BMI example
A young woman, physically active, who hasn't had babies, may be fairly proportional, and wear US size 11–13 at 180 #, and a 13–15 at 200#. Older women, who bore a child or children, may carry lower abdominal weight or heaviness because post pregnancy, her body didn't return to pre-pregnancy shape.
Women are a size 16 average in a country where 2 out of 3 people are overweight or obese. So it's not surprising and it's not a good thing.