Why do women’s clothing sizes seem to vary between different shops way more than men’s clothing?

Question

I am tall and plus sized and it is a nightmare to know what size I am supposed to be of anything. I am anywhere from a size UK 12 to UK 18 depending on the brand / item etc.

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Answer 1

Men’s clothing is simpler (waist and inseam), women’s clothing is not. Size 12? What the frick does that even mean?

But men’s clothing is still not immune to sizes being very different with different brands. A 36 in one brand might be equivalent to a 42 in another brand. Also, the “waist size” on the label may be very different than ones actual waist measurement.