Find out how vanity sizing and misleading labels can affect your shopping experience and how to avoid them. Learn the key differences, how brands size them differently, and how to find the right fit when shopping for larger sizes. You’d be forgiven for thinking a 2xl and xxl label mean the same thing, but there's a subtle difference
XXL (magazine) - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia
A 2xl garment is cut differently
In fact, it's half a size bigger than an xxl
The cut of the garment is also different The 2xl is cut to be roomier for those who are obese and have larger curves So, while the xxl seems like it should be equal to the 2xl they are in fact two different sizes. 2xl and xxl aren’t the same