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I'm a street size 12 and occasionally a 14 for certain very fitted things. My Wedding dress was ordered in an 18 (I was shocked!) because the designer usually has a disparity of 2 sizes between street size and gown size and the shop wanted to be sure that it would fit. The shop owner told me that I was considered "Plus size"
Lol- I guess I was right on the edge between a size 16 and 18 (street size 12/14) so she opted to go larger to be sure it would fit and then for added measure she said, "We normally charge more for plus size but I'll eat the cost since I'm opting to go larger..." EEEP!
@persianprincess: In that case, average is a plus size. American's, at least, are getting heavier.
I'm a size 10/12 street size. At David's Bridal I was a plus size. In Alfred Angelo, I was a 12. Huh what?
I have an almost-textbook hourglass figure, with D/E cups. Think your stereotyped Viking matron - busty, brawny, blond, broad-shouldered, and shorter/stockier than is typically attractive. Like they took a properly proportioned woman, and squashed her down about four inches. I can't rock just any bra - has to be a support bra, or I look prematurely middle aged. I'm rambling, 'cause I'm avoiding stuff. Sigh. Time to take my measurements for my dress, scrub the shower, and work on decorations.
@stacycats: It's true. I definitely would like to lose 20 lbs. I should add that I'm also 5'9 so everyone is always surprised when I say I wear a 12 because (I'm told) I carry it well.... although I would love to be smaller especially for the wedding!
i definitely think that size really is only a number!!!!! not that americans are getting larger... i'm 5'10 and a size 10/12 and i have never considered myself plus sized, im just a bigger person overall. i don't look like i should have a sign that says plus sized just because i wear a 12. if those people were our height they would be "plus sized" too.
I always thought plus sized was size 18 and over. I have no idea why I have that in my mind. I guess because when my BFF went from a sze 16 to an 18 she had to look for clothes in different stores. She was not happy about that
a close friend if mine is a size 6 and she is a plus sized model.
i wouldn't consider her plus sized by any stretch of the imagination--but in the model world, she is. i think it's really sad.
@heatherrobyn: That is totally sad.
And FWIW, plus-sized stores (like Lane Bryant) carry sizes 14+. Nothing smaller. So I'd say, by standard, 14 and up is "plus-sized." This is coming from a "plus-sized" 18. I just hate the term. It's stupid.
Remember when Ugly Betty came out? Everyone was saying how she was a plus sized actress and she was a size 6! Thats seriously ridiculous
Plus Sized clothing typically starts around 12 or14... or so says these sources
And looking at a few online stores it seems to be about right.
Can I just say I hate the term "Plus Size". I find it so degrading! If there is not a seperate section for "Minus Sized" (Size 00-4) then I don't think there needs to be a "Plus Sized" section! A woman is a woman and clothes are clothes no matter what the size or the person wearing them.
I have always been around a 14 and to feel like my body has "plus" fat on it which in turn makes me have to shop in a seperate area of a store is just down right awful! Ok rant done! lol
@AmeliaBedelia: Lane Bryant, Ashley Stewart, Torrid, etc. all start at size 12.
@JamaicaBride: I'm not sure about Torrid or Ashley Stewart, but LB is 14.
For regular clothes, a plus size is usually noted by a W after the size. For wedding dresses the line is usually drawn at a size 18 and higher. And yes, I've paid that upcharge more than once.
I think "plus sized" girls have beautiful big boobies! (I'm a size 14 and wear an A-cup)
I'm a 10-12 depending on the store. Although, my shape is good because I fit stock wedding dresses which should be a street 6-8. If you've ever gone into a "plus size" store and tried on their 12-14 + you'd realize these are different than a "regular" size store 12-14. Its all kinda messed up.
I've been a size 14-16 for a long time and I personally love the "plus size" section of the store because the clothes actually fit proportionally. I have big ole birthing hips and tatas the size of cantaloupes! I hate shopping in the "regular" section of the store because it fits like it should go on someone with no curves. I'm thankful that the plus size section and plus size stores are becoming more popular because I used to cry everytime that I went shopping. Now I go shopping with a smile and feeling gorgous in my clothes that fit well and are flattering.
I'm currently losing weight and I'm a little sad that I will have to shop in the regular section because I'm scared that I will be back in the regular section and my boobs won't fit into any of the clothes that fit my waist. It's a tough spot to be in.
I agree with sizes 12-14 starting plus sized, depending on height (I'd say anyone 5'5"-6'), I don't think that makes a woman "fat" or any less beautiful, though
@heatherrobyn: That is pathetic.
@HoneyBear: Because 200 lbs on a 5'0" girl looks much different than 200 lbs on a 5'10" girl.
well a tall person wearing a size 12 looks a lot different that a shorter person wearing a size 12.. just like how a size 2 short person looks a lot different than a size 2 tall person..... doesnt it?
I am a Size 16 now, was a 18. But I'd consider Plus Size starting at 16 +
My consultant too suggested the larger size (18), and ate the cost! =P Luckily she was right because at my first "Try On" it was just right, if anything, I still hope to continue to lose.
=)
@persianprincess: well a tall person wearing a size 12 looks a lot different that a shorter person wearing a size 12.. just like how a size 2 short person looks a lot different than a size 2 tall person..... doesnt it?
Not necessarily. Pant size is determined by waistline, right? A 30 inch waist is a 30 inch waist, whether it be on a 5'1" body or a 5'10" body. Weight and height makes a huge difference, weight and size: not so much. Body type and size can certainly make a difference though.
I've always considered size 14 and above "plus" size, as that's what the plus sized stores start at. Bridal fashions are completely different, however, as they stick to the BVS (before vanity sizing) format which is about 2 sizes smaller than street sizing on average. So in the wedding world, 18 or above would be considered "plus size."
if you're 5'1 and wear a size 12 you're going to be at risk for a lot more health problems than if you're 5'10 and a size twelve. and its going to look a lot different.
I'm a 16/18 right now, but I'm working on losing around 10 or 20 pounds before the wedding ( 5 pounds down! Woo!!) and I'm most definitely plus sized.
I've always thought that size 14+ was considered plus size... now I see more 12+ in a plus size section.
Ok skinny kids, as a size 26, yes you read that right I'm qualified to say plus size is defined as 12+ if you think size 6 is plus sized you are in the wrong section. And the average American Woman if 5'4" and a size 12. If any of you are struggling to find clothes you have to check out Torrid. They have a line of clothes for big girls that instead of having 1x, 2x etc. they just read 1, 2, 3 etc and I love that! Just fyi!
I work in retail and plus size is 14/16 and up. I would say the average is somewhere around 8/10. Probably close to 10--America is getting bigger by the minute.
Of course I fluctuate between 6 and 8 when I would be much happier at about a 4. If I go over 8 I don't look good. It's too much on my frame.
@Bostonsmom: Thank you! I'm petite, but trust me, I still have curves!
@persianprincess........I'm 5'1 and my wedding dress is a size 12. I'm actually very healthy and don't consider myself at any more of a health risk than someone who is 5'10 and a size 12. I know people that are way smaller than me and have high cholesterol, blood pressure and other health issues. So, i don't relate the size of peoples clothing to health issues.
I happen to actually just be very curvy.....I have a larger chest and I have hips, that I was born with that cause me to have to fit a size 12 dress.
With that said, I think it's ridiculous to base being pluz-sized on the size dress or clothes you wear. I'm going to wear my size 12 dress and be FABULOUS doing it. I personally think women with curves looks amazing! 
So, if I have to be called Plus Sized, so be it!
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