Why are the pant sizes in the JUNIORS section usually in odd numbers (size 1, 3, 5, 7, etc.)?

Answer 1

Hi Julie,

Sizes can be confusing. I think I can help explain that for you.

The odd numbers represent the JUNIOR sizes, and the even numbers represent the MISSES sizes. Although 1 & 2, and 3 & 4, and 5 & 6, etc. are similar in size, the ODD numbers alone usually indicate the style & proportion will be made for a younger woman, and the EVEN sizes alone are usually made for a more mature or sophisticated woman. In other words, Junior sizes are cut with a teenage figure in mind...not a fully developed adult figure. They are usually much straighter and smaller in the waist, bust, hips and thighs. Misses sizes are for the average adult figure but do vary greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer, and from store to store. You will also find that sizes tend to run a bit larger in the more expensive labels.

Of course, any woman can always wear something from another department, those are only guidelines. Some clothes are not specifically made for either age group, and they are indicated by using BOTH size numbers on the garmet ( for example, 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, etc.) If you like the style and fit of a particular garmet labeled with that sizing, you should get the size "7/8" if you usually wear either a junior's 7 or a misses 8.

The Junior clothing is generally more trendy, while the Misses clothing is generally more conservative in style.

In summary, Junior sizes generally tend to be narrower in the shoulder and arms, flatter (less curvy) in the hip/buttocks, and shorter from the shoulder-to-waist and waist-to-hip. They also tend to be cut so that they fit closer to the body.

Hope that helps answer your question.

Sincerely,

Another Julie :)

Answer 2

One does misses sizes and the other does junior sizes. If you are a size 8 in Abercrombie, you will probably be a size 7 or 9 in Hollister.

Answer 3

Good question, but if I can help it I only buy the odd sizes...a size 5 or 7 will always fit me better than a size 4 or 6. I notice thought that it depends on the brand too right? Lee jeans only come in the yuck evens I think, and lei, or silver tab are odds (most of the good brands are odds)

Answer 4

In theory, it comes from the base of a 20 inch waist, which would be zero, and from there, just add inches: 1, 3, 5, etc. It is common to add 2 inches per size, since one inch is not worth the effort of making new patterns for massive production.

Same happens with men's clothing: Size 30=30 inch waist, but I guess ladies would not like bigger numbers....

Hope it helps.

Answer 5

I think it is to distinguish them from Misses sizes. The Misses are usually even 2,4,6,8... They seem a little fuller through the hips and thighs than Juniors sizes are.

I remember as I got older I couldn't get into my 3's any more, and then 5's and 7's were too tight in the butt, and too big in the waist. I switched to a 4 and they fit just fine.
(They were all the same brand)

Answer 6

Where I shop they're usually

3/4, 5/6, 7/8, and so on and on...

Answer 7

To differentiate them from Misses sizes, which are even.

Answer 8

because if you are no longer a " miss " any more you are a " lady " .. also as in sophomore,junior,senior. you are the odd one out - thus 1,3,5,7, also in school you have elementary, junior and high. you are in-between

Answer 9

they should change to random letters so fatties like me don't have to sport "big sizes"

Answer 10

bcuz kids are odd