How do junior and misses clothing sizes differ?

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When changing the body types, keep in mind that the junior sizes are 2 inches smaller in the hip and bust than the misses.

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When changing the body types, keep in mind that the junior sizes are 2 inches smaller in the hip and bust than the misses.

Here's the size table in inches. (taken from www.wavefashion.com size information link)

Regular Size

Size Bust Waist Hip
X-Small 31-32 23-24 33-34
Small 33-34 25-26 35-36
Medium 35-36 27-28 37-38
Large 37-38 29-30 39-40

Junior Plus Size
Size Bust Waist Hip
X-Large 39-40 31-32 41-42
2XL 41-42 33-34 43-44
3XL 43-44 35-36 45-47

(courtesy of wavefashion.com Size Information link)

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Junior sizes are for younger women and are usually cut slimmer in the bust and hips than misses sizes. They are designated by uneven sizes such as 1-13. Misses sizes are designated by even sizes such as 0-20. However, there is no uniform sizing system, and each manufacturer has a different standard (spec.)

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