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n.any of a series of sizes in women's garments for full figures
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plus-size — «PLUHS syz», adjective. 1. having a large body; heavy set: »The elderly professor was a plus size woman with regal bearing. 2. of more than the usual size; big. »The stereotype of an operatic tenor is a bearded Italian in a plus size tuxedo, not… … Useful english dictionary
plus size — «PLUHS syz», adjective. 1. having a large body; heavy set: »The elderly professor was a plus size woman with regal bearing. 2. of more than the usual size; big. »The stereotype of an operatic tenor is a bearded Italian in a plus size tuxedo, not… … Useful english dictionary
Plus-size — or plus sized may refer to:*Plus size clothing is a general term given to clothing sized specifically for men and women of large build*Plus size model, a fashion model who specializes in modelling the above mentioned clothing … Wikipedia
plus-size — (plŭsʹsīz ) n. 1. An extra large or oversize clothing size, especially one for women s or children s clothing. 2. A garment of such a size. plusʹ sized ( sīzd ) adj. * * * … Universalium
plus size — n. any of a series of sizes in women s garments for full figures … English World dictionary
Plus size — The women s size range that caters to women who wear sizes 14 to 28. This segment of the women s clothing market accounts for only 19 percent of sales, while recent bodyscanning data and other surveys indicate that approximately two thirds of… … Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry
plus-size — /ˈplʌs saɪz/ (say plus suyz) adjective of or relating to a plus size: *I actually took it very seriously that a plus size woman was getting an award for setting trends in fashion. –aap news, 1998. Also, plus sized …
Plus-size model — is a term internationally applied to a woman who is engaged primarily in modeling garments that are designed and marketed specifically for larger body sizes and types (see plus size clothing). These models are also increasingly engaging in work… … Wikipedia
Plus-size clothing — is a general term given to clothing sized specifically for men and women of large build. Plus size refers specifically to clothing labelled size (US) 14 / (UK) 16 and upwards for women, and for sizes over XL for men. Also called Outsize in some… … Wikipedia
plus size — /ˈplʌs saɪz/ (say plus suyz) noun an extra large clothing size …
