XL vs 1X Sizing - Page 2

10000Nicknames · ‎11-30-2013

On 2/18/2015 cjmcp said:
When the Q first added XL it was actually in-between L and 1X which was great for me. But lately, there is little difference between XL & 1X. A few differences I have found to be fairly consistent which you may want to take into account depending on your particular body issues are: (1) the length - 1X is usually a little longer; (2) 1X usually has a little extra room through the mid-section; (3) though there is often very little difference in the chest measurement I frequently find the shoulders too broad and don't hang right if I size up to 1X. I have also found some lines run bigger than others. Denim & Co tends to run bigger so I'll usually go with the XL but typically take a 1X in Linea. The reviews will help you here. Of course, it also depends on whether you like your garments to fit close or roomy. Also, be sure to take fabrication into account; some fabrics drape more than others and you may need to allow for shrinkage if the cotton content is high. The inconsistency is all very frustrating and I find myself taking a "pass" more often than not. Good luck and hope I didn't just muddy the waters more.

I am between an XL and 1X and DITTO everything cjmcp just said. Spot on!

goodstuff · ‎03-09-2010

There is an overlap between the upper end of "Missy" sizing and the lower end of "Plus" sizing. I generally expect plus sizes to be proportioned to fit an overall rounder, fuller body shape, regardless of body size/weight. However, there are differences in different clothing lines, so there's some trial and error involved.

OkeyDokey · ‎06-04-2010

In department stores, 1x tends to be a bit wider and shorter than xl much of the time. That isn't a rule, of course, but something I've noticed often. When I was heavier, I skipped 1x altogether on the way down and went straight from 2x down to xl. Sometimes the 1x is narrow through the shoulders and really wide through the waist; the exact opposite of my body type.

NickNack · ‎03-10-2010

On 2/18/2015 rhinovodka said:
I always thought that XL was cut a bit smaller than 1x. I know in regular stores, there seems to be a difference between a 16 misses vs. 16 womens (the misses is usually cut a bit smaller), maybe that is just in numbered sizes though. I am not sure about the Q though because I usually order L or XL.

I used to work for Talbots, and there is a big difference between 16M and 16W. The 16W is more like an 18M-20M. The 1X at Talbots is cut wider in the arms, legs and waist than the XL. I don't know if the same holds true for QVC, but Talbots measurements are close to what other department store brands are.

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