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  2. U.S. standard clothing size - Wikipedia

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    There are multiple size types, designed to fit somewhat different body shapes. Variations include the height of the person's torso (known as back length), whether the bust, waist, and hips are straighter (characteristic of teenagers) or curvier (like many adult women), and whether the bust is higher or lower (characteristic of younger and older women, respectively).

  3. Bust/waist/hip measurements - Wikipedia

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    Breast volume will have an effect on the perception of a woman's figure even when bust/waist/hip measurements are nominally the same. Brassière band size is measured below the breasts, not at the bust. A woman with measurements of 36A–27–38 will have a different presentation than a woman with measurements of 34C–27–38.

  4. Vanity sizing - Wikipedia

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    5 ft 3 in–5 ft 6 in tall, average: bust (3 in < hips), waist (9 in < hips) ... average bust, average back Dimension/size 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 Bust

  5. Clothing sizes - Wikipedia

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    The B fitting adds 12 cm and the T height modifier 4 cm to the base hip measurement 89 + 16 = 105 cm. [13] Additionally there are a set of age based waist adjustments, such that a dress marketed at someone in their 60s may allow for a waist 9 cm larger than a dress, of the same size, marketed at someone in their 20s. The age based adjustments ...

  6. The 15 Best Jeans for Flat Butts That Won’t Sag or Gape in ...

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    The higher waist and deep V yoke work together to make your waist look smaller and your butt larger (in all the best ways). The straight leg is also a perfectly timeless silhouette that sits ...

  7. Female body shape - Wikipedia

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    That, in turn, may account for the cross-cultural variation observed in actual average waisthip ratios and culturally preferred waist-to-hip ratios for women. [69] WHR has been found to be a more efficient predictor of mortality in older people than waist circumference or body mass index (BMI). [70]

  8. The 15 Most Flattering Swimsuits for Women with Wide Hips ...

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    The high-cut legs on the Streamline suit are particularly great for wider hips, as is the scoop in back. It also comes in long torso sizes, so everyone can get in on the sleek, chic fun. $180 at ...

  9. Waist - Wikipedia

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    The waist is the part of the abdomen between the rib cage and hips. Normally, it is the narrowest part of the torso . Waistline refers to the horizontal line where the waist is narrowest, or to the general appearance of the waist.