Clothing Shop Section Worn Women Smaller Stores Large

In many "department stores" (large stores that sell clothing, footwear, accessories, makeup, and household items), large signs "direct" (indicate where to go) shoppers to the appropriate section of the store.

The "misses" section has "display racks" (standing units with metal bars that clothing hangs from for display) of clothing for average-sized women, and may include "professional attire" (suits and other clothing worn for work), "casual wear" (clothing worn outside of work), and "athletic wear" (clothing worn for exercise and other physical activities). A special "maternity" section sells clothing for women who are pregnant and need clothing with an "elastic" (stretchy; flexible) "waistband" (the piece of fabric at the top of a pair of pants or a skirt, that wraps around the waist). "Lingerie" (lacy, sexy clothing worn underneath other clothes) and underwear are sold in the "intimates" section.

Smaller women who have smaller bones may prefer to shop in the "petite" section, where the arms and legs of "garments" (pieces of clothing) are shorter. Larger women need to shop in the "women's" section, where "plus size" (large clothing for people who are overweight or "obese" (extremely overweight)) clothing is sold.

Teenage girls and young women shop in the "juniors" department, where clothing is very fashionable and trendy, and the sizes are smaller than in the misses department. Younger children shop in the "children's" or "kids" clothing sections of the store.

Men generally just shop in the "men's" section, but very tall and/or very "heavy" (overweight) men may need to shop in the "big and tall" section where larger sizes are sold.