Is size 10 or 12 considered a plus size?

Author: Prof. Andre Ratke  |  Last update: Tuesday, July 29, 2025

For larger menswear, we use the term "big and tall." In the U.S, most women's plus size clothing brands start at size 14/16 or 14W. However, many stores cut their standard sizes at size 10, relegating size 12 and above to the plus size section.

Is size 10 12 plus-size?

Straight sizes generally go from a size 0-14 (or an XS – L), but in some cases, they'll go from a 0-22. For in-style plus size clothing, this would be a size XXS-XXL. At the same time, that same brand may carry 0X-5X plus sizes, which would be a size 12-32.

Is a size 10 overweight?

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.

Is a size 12 overweight?

Size 8 is a common size worn by many normal, healthy women. “Plus size” typically starts around a size 12.

What size is considered plus size?

When it comes to the fashion industry, "plus size" generally refers to clothing labeled size 14 and up in the United States, although this varies by brand and may start anywhere from size 12 to 18. In the UK, it's typically size 16 and up, and in Europe, the sizes usually begin at 44 and up.

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Is size 10 midsize?

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.

What size is considered curvy?

There's no one set of measurements that make you curvy, but they are a good baseline. Typically, your measurements are going to be larger than those of a skinny person, and they're going to have a wider ratio between them.

Is a size 12 plus?

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.)

Is a 10 plus size?

Plus sizing usually starts anywhere from 14W-20W, though some plus-size exclusive brands go down to a size 10. Alpha plus sizes are often actually alpha-numeric and have a sequential number followed by an 'X' (2X, 3X, 4X, etc.). Brands will start their alpha plus sizes somewhere between 0X-3X.

Is size 10 slim?

I don't think that all that many women naturally fall into being a size 8 - I'd consider 10 a normal 'slim' size, I don't think anyone who is a size 10 would ever be medically overweight, even really short women like me.

What size is a chubby person?

People are classified as obese when their body mass index (BMI)—a person's weight divided by the square of the person's height—is over 30 kg/m²; the range 25–30 kg/m² is defined as overweight.

Am I fat at size 14?

Even though size 14 is "average," I've found very few women who are willing to admit to it.