American women are on average between a misses size 16-18, or what is considered a plus-size 20W, according to a new study in the International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education.

In the chaotic world of women’s clothing sizes, the numbers that shoppers see on garment tags, from tiny 2 all the way to 20, have become all but meaningless.

Women’s Shorts and Liners (Photo: ... Per the size chart, Pope tested these shorts in XXL and reported that they offered a pretty perfect fit given the added stretch in the waist.

Not being able to find the right size is largely a women’s problem, especially since many men’s garments are sold by measurements. Most women wear about three different sizes, while men ...