| Are you an American woman on a holiday in the | | | | on clothes size too much. If you see something in |
| British Isles with a mind to sample the plus size | | | | a store that you really like, you should not just |
| UK fashion scene? Or are you browsing UK-based | | | | ask for the size. You should go to the dressing |
| online clothing stores selling plus size UK garments | | | | room and try the garment on to see how it really |
| from the comfort of your home? One of the | | | | fits your body. |
| few things that may confuse you when it comes | | | | Also, you should not hesitate to ask for help from |
| to buying clothes in the United Kingdom, online or | | | | a sales attendant. She will be more than happy to |
| otherwise, is the sizing. | | | | help you find the right size for you, and most |
| There are a few differences on how sizes are | | | | stores train their sales employees to approximate |
| determined in the United States and in the UK. It | | | | the size of their clients with just a single glance. |
| is important for you to be aware of the | | | | What If You Are Shopping for Plus-Size UK |
| difference if you intend to buy clothing from a | | | | Clothes Online? |
| plus size UK fashion store on a regular basis. | | | | If you are simply shopping online, it is more than |
| Otherwise, you may find yourself saddled with | | | | likely that such assistance as you will find inside |
| items that you cannot actually wear. | | | | the physical store may not be available at the |
| Converting Plus Size UK from US Sizes | | | | website. Thus, if you are browsing an online |
| If you are going to shop for clothes in a store in | | | | catalogue, make sure that you consult their sizing |
| Britain, you need to know that what are | | | | guide before you make your purchase. |
| considered as plus sizes are size 16 and above. | | | | A good clothing website will have a sizing guide |
| The rule of thumb here is to add two to the sizes | | | | that would detail which sizes will fit with which |
| that you normally wear in the US. For instance, if | | | | measurements. To make it easy for you, you |
| you wear size 16 dresses according to American | | | | should go ahead and measure your bust, your |
| measurements, you should look for size 18 | | | | waist and your hips before you consult the sizing |
| dresses when you go shopping for clothes in the | | | | guide. This will give you a clearer idea of what size |
| UK. | | | | you really need. |
| When you go shopping for jeans and slacks, you | | | | And because you are shopping online, it is also |
| should add four to your American size instead of | | | | possible that the garment you saw on the |
| just two. For example, if you wear pants sized 18 | | | | website may not be what you actually expected. |
| 20 in American measurements, you should go | | | | So, before you make your purchase, make sure |
| look for size 22/24 when you happen to be on a | | | | that you understand the website's return policy so |
| shopping trip at the British Isles. | | | | you will be able to send back the items you |
| Of course, sizing is more or less arbitrary, no | | | | bought if they are not to your liking. |
| matter what country you are in at the moment. | | | | If you are an American woman buying clothes |
| It is common practice for high-end boutiques to | | | | from plus size UK stores, it will help a lot for you |
| be generous with their sizing in an effort to make | | | | to know the difference between American sizes |
| their customers feel thinner and encourage them | | | | and UK sizes. This will make your shopping much, |
| to buy from their store. Thus, you should not rely | | | | much easier. |