What is the difference between Junior and Missy sizes?

Knowing the difference between junior and missy sizes is an important part of knowing the correct sizes. When you know which category you fit into, you can find a better fit and more flattering style. So what is the difference?

While there is no one-size-fits-all rule, here is a basic guide to help you decide which size style works best for you. There are two ways to see the differences between junior and miss sizing, style and size/shape.

Generally, junior sizes are designed for a younger age group. The fit for junior sizes is usually more suitable for the still developing junior body. Typically, junior sizes have a straighter, less curvy shape with a smaller bust and hips to better fit a teenage girl’s shape. Youth clothing is usually tighter and more youthful in style.

Many designers use odd numbers to display junior sizes such as 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, or 11. Junior size 13 is usually the upper limit of sizes, but some designers extend their size range to a size 19. XXS, XS, S, M, L and XL and have the shape of the youth style.

Miss sizes are often considered the “average” size woman. The designs are suitable for any age, and today there is a wide variety of ladies’ size models on the market.

Many designers use even numbers to display ladies’ sizes such as 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12. Miss’s size 18 is often the upper limit of sizes, although some designers extend their size range to a size 20 or even 24. Miss blouses will often be in size XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL and are designed to flatter the average sized woman. The difference between the sizes is usually 1 inch. This is true for both the junior and miss size ranges.