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My two cents in case helpful…
I started with kettlebells in lockdown and after a fair bit of research, bought a standard Rogue 16kg. I’ve since added a pair of competition style 12kgs and a pair of 8kgs from Wolverson.
I’ve found the 16kg the most useful all round (for me), adding the 12kgs and 8kgs for higher repetition pressing movements. I did have a 20kg for a while but didn’t use it much. I prefer the standard shape as I find the added size of the competition style can make them harder to hold in some movements like the goblet squat.
Echoing dst2’s comments – I think an 8kg and a 12kg might be a good start. I found the 16kg surprised me at first and took me some time to master. Kettlebell weights don’t translate like-for-like with dumbells.
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For my wife and myself what sizes of kettle bells should we buy? We aren’t looking to become weightlifters, just to maintain functional strength as we get older so we can continue cycling, swimming etc.