Fashion and clothing have been around for thousands of years, undergoing countless transformations. There’s so much information about something everyone uses daily, yet few have given it any thought. For example, a TikToker is blowing people’s minds by sharing that XXL and 2XL aren’t the same size.

Modeling the Difference

Women struggle to guestimate their clothing sizes, particularly because some brands have slightly different sizes, despite the tag having the same number. However, it’s even more confusing when you consider how companies determine the sizes and that there are so many including XXL and 2XL. While some may have known that tidbit already, @itsmakaylasmith has astounded followers by pointing out how different the 2 sizes are.

Explaining the Difference

“Should I make a video explaining the difference between XXL and 2XL??” She questioned in a video modeling the same shirt but in an XXL and a 2XL. However, it’s seemingly far more complicated. Unexpectedly the XXL and 2XL shirts are different sizes, fitting her body differently. XXL is cut the same as clothing sizes between x-small and XL whereas a 2XL is wide but also longer, with longer sleeves.

Aesthetics of XXL and 2XL

Another key difference between the two sizes is the pattern. Although they may look identical, the 2XL pattern has been altered to accommodate the longer sleeves and bottom.

Followers Respond

Several followers shared their amazement at the TikTokers XXL and 2XL demonstration.

“Wow I always wondered what the difference was, I just thought they were the same. Thanks for the heads up.” Wrote one person.

Meanwhile, another exclaimed: “WHAT. And this comes from someone who is plus size.”