Is size 12 overweight?

US size 12–14 is usually considered “Large” and some brands do start “plus sizes” at 12. However, “plus sizes” usually begin at 14 or 16 (Which I believe is a misnomer; in reality, 12–16 sizes are actually pretty average.) Size 12 is not plus sized unless you're really short.
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Is size 12 plus-size?

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.
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How do you know if I am a size 12?

bust measurement of 38 inches, waist 31 inches and hips 41 inches is a size 42 in Europe, 16 in the UK and a size 12 in the US.
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Is a size 12 average?

The Average Size for Women in America

The average size of an American woman has historically been reported as a size 14. The clothing industry somewhat took this into account and adjusted its sizes. Though, most labels didn't even do that; the majority of clothing lines still sell up to size 12 and that's it.
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What is a size 12 equivalent to?

Women's Jeans Size Chart

If you ask yourself what size is a 30-inch waist in girl's/women's jeans, then use this chart to find out that it corresponds to a US Size 12 or EU 40.
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Is a size 12 wider than size 11?

While you could go up a size, a size 12 is a bit wider than a size 11, you then have to worry about adding extra length to your shoes that you don't actually need.
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What age girl wears a size 12?

S – 6-7 years. M – 8-9 years. L – 10-11 years. XL – 12-13 years.
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What size is a curvy woman?

Generally, hip measurements of 36 inches or less are considered skinny body types, whereas curvy ones have usually 37 or more (inches). Similarly, skinny women have bust measurements of 34 or less, but that may also be true some curvy body shapes (see below).
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What dress size is most attractive?

The majority of the men (nearly 86% of them) preferred a woman with a dress size 14 to 16.
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What is the perfect size for a woman?

your ideal measurements should be: Bust, 34 inches to 35 inches: waist, 24 inches to 25 inches; hips, 34 inches to 35 inches. If you're a tall woman of over 5 feet 6 inches, you must stack up to these measurements for perfection: Bust, 35 inches to 37 inches; waist, 25 inches to 27 inches; hips, 35 inches to 37 inches.
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What is a size 12 in US size?

US 12 - approximately UK 14 (Waist 31”/32" and Bust 39”/40") US 14 - approximately UK 16 (Waist 33"/34" and Bust 41"/42") US 16 - approximately UK 18 (Waist 35”/36" and Bust 43”/44") US 18 - approximately UK 20 (Waist 38”/39” and Bust 46”/47”)
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What size does a 200 pound woman wear?

A 200 pound woman typically wears a dress size between 16 and 20, depending on her height and body shape. Dress sizes are based on a woman's bust, waist, and hip measurements.
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Is a size 10 fat?

It completely depends on the woman's height. In standard women's clothing sizes, Size 10 is considered “Medium”. A woman who is 4′ 10″ or less and wears size 10 Petite clothing would likely be considered overweight.
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How much does a size 14 woman weigh?

What is the average weight of a size 14 woman? The healthy weight range for your height is between 121 pounds to 153 pounds.
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What is a midsize girl?

Midsize simply refers to the range of clothing sizes that sit between typical straight sizes and plus sizes. Straight sizes are generally considered to be 0 to 8, and plus sizes are conventionally known as 16 and up. That would put the midsize range from 10 to 14.
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How much does a size 10 woman weigh?

If majority rules, a size 10 has a 36″ bust, 28″ waist and a 40″ hip. She's five foot five or six inches tall and weighs 140 pounds.
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What is the average women's dress size?

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the average woman wears a size 16 (typically translated to an XL); this has historically represented the end, or the beginning of the end, of many apparel size runs, when, logically, it should be the very middle.
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