I’m sure I’m not the only one who finds it annoying to go into one⁤ store and ⁢find a pair of pants that fits, only to go to another store, grab ⁤the same⁣ size, and realize you actually need a bigger size.

How can this happen? Aren’t ⁢sizes supposed to be the same everywhere?⁢ Nope. And just wait until you find out there’s a difference between women’s XXL ‌and ⁣2X.

A plus-size ⁤influencer shared this surprising⁣ fact ‍with her followers on TikTok, leaving many shocked.

“WHAT. And this is from ​someone who is plus size.”

At first glance,⁤ there doesn’t seem to be much difference between these⁢ two sizes. Plus, logically speaking, doesn’t the “2” in 2X mean it’s double extra-large or ⁢XXL?

In⁢ one of ‍her videos, Makayla Smith pointed ‍out that while it may⁣ seem small, there is indeed a difference.‌ For those struggling with which size fits them best,‍ comfort ⁣is key.

A retail worker added their insight: “XXL is still seen as ‘straight sizing’ ⁢and just a‌ larger ⁢version. 2X ⁢comes from a⁢ plus-size pattern.”

Others appreciated Smith for ⁢highlighting this confusion about sizes⁢ that many stores ignore.

“h&m thinks they are,” wrote one person.

“This might explain why nothing fits me‌ when I shop at fashion‌ nova,” another ​commented.

In women’s clothing‍ lines, double extra ⁤large counts as an extended ‌size while 1and 0X are considered⁣ plus sizes. Extended sizes are based on ⁤straight sizing–XXS through XL⁢ or sizes 0–18.

On the flip side, plus sizes use different patterns designed ⁤for various hip-to-waist ratios and ‍fuller busts. The proportions also change as the size goes up.

As with most clothes‍ shopping can vary by⁤ brand but generally⁣ speaking‍ plus sizes range ⁣from 0X up to 4X⁣ or even from14W to30W! Some brands even offer extended ⁤options up to6X!

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