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May 1, 2026

The Different Body Types of Plus Size Women

Every body is a canvas worth celebrating, and understanding your unique shape is the first step toward showcasing it with confidence. Whether you identify as a Pear, Apple, Hourglass, Rectangle, or Inverted Triangle, choosing the right silhouettes allows you to highlight your favorite features. Rather than hiding, the focus is on selecting classy, sophisticated pieces that honour your specific frame. Curvly Scout removes the guesswork of shopping through an inch-for-inch comparison. By matching technical garment measurements to your actual body with our size guide, you can ensure a perfect fit every time.

Curvly Scout – Complete Size Guide

All measurements are in inches. For best results, use a soft measuring tape and follow our How to Measure guide.

Tops & Outerwear

CS Fit Guide	Standard Size	Bust	Waist	Hips
Fearless	1XL	42–44	34–36	44–46
Radiant	2XL	46–48	38–40	48–50
Powerful	3XL	50–52	42–44	52–54
Magnificent	4XL	54–56	46–48	56–58
Brilliant	5XL	58–60	50–52	60–62
Extraordinary	6XL	62–64	54–56	64–66

Dress Size for Bottoms (Pants, Skirts & Shorts)

Size	Waist (inches)	Hips (inches)	Typical Inseam (inches)
16W	38–39	46–47	30–31
18W	40–41	48–49	30–31
20W	42–43	50–51	30–31
22W	44–45	52–53	30–31
24W	46–47	54–55	30–31
26W	48–49	56–57	30–31
28W	50–51	58–59	30–31
30W	52–53	60–61	30–31

Bottoms (Pants, Skirts & Shorts)

CS Fit Guide	Standard Size	Waist	Hips	Inseam
Fearless	1XL	34–36	44–46	30–31
Radiant	2XL	38–40	48–50	30–31
Powerful	3XL	42–44	52–54	30–31
Magnificent	4XL	46–48	56–58	30–31
Brilliant	5XL	50–52	60–62	30–31
Extraordinary	6XL	54–56	64–66	30–31

Bra Sizing

How to Measure

Under Bust: Wrap the tape directly under your bust, around your ribcage. Keep it snug but breathable.

Full Bust: Wrap the tape around the fullest/pointiest part of your chest. Let it skim — don't pull tight.

Find your measurements in the chart below to get your bra size.

Bra Size	Under Bust	Full Bust
38C	37–38"	39–40"
38D	37–38"	41–42"
38DD	37–38"	43–44"
38DDD	37–38"	45–46"
38G	37–38"	47–48"
38H	37–38"	49–50"
38I	37–38"	51–52"
38J	37–38"	53–54"
40C	39–40"	41–42"
40D	39–40"	43–44"
40DD	39–40"	45–46"
40DDD	39–40"	47–48"
40G	39–40"	49–50"
40H	39–40"	51–52"
40I	39–40"	53–54"
40J	39–40"	55–56"
42C	41–42"	43–44"
42D	41–42"	45–46"
42DD	41–42"	47–48"
42DDD	41–42"	49–50"
42G	41–42"	51–52"
42H	41–42"	53–54"
42I	41–42"	55–56"
42J	41–42"	57–58"
44C	43–44"	45–46"
44D	43–44"	47–48"
44DD	43–44"	49–50"
44DDD	43–44"	51–52"
44G	43–44"	53–54"
44H	43–44"	55–56"
44I	43–44"	57–58"
44J	43–44"	59–60"
46C	45–46"	47–48"
46D	45–46"	49–50"
46DD	45–46"	51–52"
46DDD	45–46"	53–54"
46G	45–46"	55–56"
46H	45–46"	57–58"
46I	45–46"	59–60"
46J	45–46"	61–62"
48C	47–48"	49–50"
48D	47–48"	51–52"
48DD	47–48"	53–54"
48DDD	47–48"	55–56"
48G	47–48"	57–58"
48H	47–48"	59–60"
48I	47–48"	61–62"
48J	47–48"	63–64"
50D	49–50"	53–54"
50DD	49–50"	55–56"
50DDD	49–50"	57–58"
50G	49–50"	59–60"
50H	49–50"	61–62"
50I	49–50"	63–64"
50J	49–50"	65–66"
52D	51–52"	55–56"
52DD	51–52"	57–58"
52DDD	51–52"	59–60"
52G	51–52"	61–62"
52H	51–52"	63–64"
52I	51–52"	65–66"
52J	51–52"	67–68"

Not sure? When in doubt, go up a cup size — easier to adjust down than squeeze in. ❤

Sister sizing: Go up a band → go down a cup (40D → 42C). Go down a band → go up a cup (40D → 38DD).

Women's Shoes

US Size	Foot Length	Toe Width	Widest Part of Foot	Ankle Girth
7	9.25"	3.25"	3.50"	11.50"
8	9.50"	3.38"	3.63"	11.75"
9	9.75"	3.50"	3.75"	12.00"
10	10.00"	3.63"	3.88"	12.25"
11	10.25"	3.75"	4.00"	12.50"
12	10.50"	3.88"	4.13"	12.75"
13	10.75"	4.00"	4.25"	13.00"
14	11.00"	4.13"	4.38"	13.25"

Tip: If your ankle girth or foot width exceeds the standard range, look for wide (2E) or extra wide (4E) options.

Wedding Dress Sizing

⚠️ Please read before ordering: Bridal sizing runs 1–2 sizes smaller than everyday clothing. A size 14–16 in regular clothes is typically a bridal size 18–20W. Always order by your largest measurement and plan for alterations. Order at least 4–6 months before your event.

CS Fit Guide	Bridal Size	Street Size Equivalent	Bust	Waist	Hips	Hollow to Hem
Fearless	18W	14–16	42–44	34–36	44–46	58–60
Radiant	20W	16–18	46–48	38–40	48–50	58–60
Powerful	22W	18–20	50–52	42–44	52–54	58–60
Magnificent	24W	20–22	54–56	46–48	56–58	58–60
Brilliant	26W	22–24	58–60	50–52	60–62	58–60
Extraordinary	28W–30W	24–26	62–64	54–56	64–66	58–60

Fit tip: Your dress will be ordered to your largest measurement and altered to fit perfectly. Don't be alarmed by the bridal size number — it's just a number, and it has nothing to do with how you look or feel in your gown. You're going to be stunning. ❤

Tops & Outerwear

CS Fit Guide	Standard Size	Chest	Waist	Neck
Fearless	1XL	44–46	38–40	17–17.5
Radiant	2XL	48–50	42–44	18–18.5
Powerful	3XL	52–54	46–48	19–19.5
Magnificent	4XL	56–58	50–52	20–20.5
Brilliant	5XL	60–62	54–56	21–21.5
Extraordinary	6XL	64–66	58–60	22–22.5

Waist x Length Sizing

Waist Size x Length Size	Natural Waist (inches)	Seat/Hip (inches)	Length (Inseam)
42 x 30	42–43	48–50	30
42 x 32	42–43	48–50	32
44 x 32	44–45	50–52	32
44 x 34	44–45	50–52	34
46 x 32	46–47	52–54	32
46 x 34	46–47	52–54	34
48 x 32	48–49	54–56	32
48 x 34	48–49	54–56	34
50 x 32	50–51	56–58	32
50 x 34	50–51	56–58	34
52 x 32	52–53	58–60	32
54 x 32	54–55	60–62	32

Bottoms (Pants & Shorts)

CS Fit Guide	Standard Size	Waist	Hips	Inseam
Fearless	1XL	38–40	44–46	30–32
Radiant	2XL	42–44	48–50	30–32
Powerful	3XL	46–48	52–54	30–32
Magnificent	4XL	50–52	56–58	30–32
Brilliant	5XL	54–56	60–62	30–32
Extraordinary	6XL	58–60	64–66	30–32

Suit Jackets

CS Fit Guide	Standard Size	Chest	Waist	Sleeve Length
Fearless	1XL	44–46	38–40	33–34
Radiant	2XL	48–50	42–44	34–35
Powerful	3XL	52–54	46–48	35–36
Magnificent	4XL	56–58	50–52	36–37
Brilliant	5XL	60–62	54–56	37–38
Extraordinary	6XL	64–66	58–60	38–39

Men's Shoes

US Size	Foot Length	Toe Width	Widest Part of Foot	Ankle Girth
9	10.25"	3.75"	4.00"	12.75"
10	10.60"	3.88"	4.13"	13.00"
11	10.90"	4.00"	4.25"	13.25"
12	11.25"	4.13"	4.38"	13.50"
13	11.60"	4.25"	4.50"	13.75"
14	11.90"	4.38"	4.63"	14.00"
15	12.20"	4.50"	4.75"	14.25"

Tip: If your ankle girth or foot width exceeds the standard range, look for wide (2E) or extra wide (4E) options.

Tops

CS Fit Guide	Standard Size	Chest	Waist
Fearless	1XL	42–46	34–40
Radiant	2XL	46–50	38–44
Powerful	3XL	50–54	42–48
Magnificent	4XL	54–58	46–52
Brilliant	5XL	58–62	50–56
Extraordinary	6XL	62–66	54–60

Bottoms

CS Fit Guide	Standard Size	Waist	Hips	Inseam
Fearless	1XL	34–40	44–46	30–32
Radiant	2XL	38–44	48–50	30–32
Powerful	3XL	42–48	52–54	30–32
Magnificent	4XL	46–52	56–58	30–32
Brilliant	5XL	50–56	60–62	30–32
Extraordinary	6XL	54–60	64–66	30–32

Shoes

US Size	Foot Length	Toe Width	Widest Part of Foot	Ankle Girth
7–8	9.25–9.50"	3.25–3.38"	3.50–3.63"	11.50–11.75"
9–10	9.75–10.00"	3.50–3.63"	3.75–3.88"	12.00–12.25"
11–12	10.25–10.50"	3.75–3.88"	4.00–4.13"	12.50–12.75"
13–14	10.75–11.00"	4.00–4.13"	4.25–4.38"	13.00–13.25"
15	11.25"	4.25"	4.50"	13.50"

Tip: If your ankle girth or foot width exceeds the standard range, look for wide (2E) or extra wide (4E) options.

Welcome to Curvly Scout

Women's Fashion

Fashion Advice

The Different Body Types of Plus Size Women

Curvly Scout – Complete Size Guide

Tops & Outerwear

Dress Size for Bottoms (Pants, Skirts & Shorts)

Bottoms (Pants, Skirts & Shorts)

Bra Sizing

How to Measure

Women's Shoes

Wedding Dress Sizing

Tops & Outerwear

Waist x Length Sizing

Bottoms (Pants & Shorts)

Suit Jackets

Men's Shoes

Tops

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