Plus size clothing

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Plus-size clothing is women's clothing, sizes 14W and up. The W stands for Women, as plus sizes are also called "Women's Sizes". These clothes are usually sold from a separate department or in a separate store. Plus-size clothing is generally available in either numerical sizes (14,16,18...) or by X, with most traditional plus brand stopping at either a 3 or 4X. Over a size 24 or 3X is generally referred to as "Super Size".

Many women who wear plus sizes have difficulty finding stylish plus-size clothing. With the introduction of online shopping on the Internet, there are more options available to plus-size women and plus-size teens. Probably the most recognizable plus size clothing store in the U.S. is Lane Bryant and relative newcomer Torrid, which targets a younger, more fashion forward customer.