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

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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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In addition to other comments- women also buy clothes to fit differently with many more measurements. Whereas men buy based on waist and inseam, women buy based on rise, waist, hips and inseam, which vary drastically per person based on body shape. One clothing size can’t capture these differences. A size 8 at one store may have a smaller waist and larger hips than another store, because it makes clothes for a different shape of woman.

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