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By (user no longer on site) OP 43 weeks ago
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So I don’t understand clothes sizing. I mean the principle yes but how they actually size it, not so much.
I went to buy some jeans yesterday. I’m a 34 inch waist, I tried on some Lee and Wranglers but saw the price was nearly £90. So I went to M&S, tried on a 34 and couldn’t even pull them up, checked the label, definitely a 34 inch waist.
Got all the way to a 40 inch waist and just about managed to do them up but couldn’t breathe!!
So how can all my other trousers be 34 but M&S I’m a 40. I mean an inch is an inch (not a fab inch)
I am sure woman must find the same. One shop one size one shop another.
Also my Harley Davidson shirts I wear. If I order in UK I’m a L if they come from the states I’m a medium
It’s confusing especially if ordering online. |
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By (user no longer on site) 43 weeks ago
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Marks and sparks always come up small ! Or short ! I know they do offer different leg lengths but where I live ( lots of short people I guess) they only go up to regular length ! It's a minefield out there in the trouser department! |
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By (user no longer on site) 43 weeks ago
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I had this problem buying a suit and for me, it seems to depend on the fit. I have to buy a 32 waist just to get the damn things over my thighs when in reality, I should be a 30 waist. |
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I have dresses size 6, 8, 10 and 12 in my wardrobe. Each shop and style is different. This is why I don't shop online and prefer to try things on as I don't have time to flap about sending stuff back and re ordering. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP 43 weeks ago
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So for woman is there no guide as in a size 12 is whatever inches etc
But when in inches like my jeans how can it be different? They are using a universally recognised measurement.
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Brands do size down to make buyers repurchase creating the belief that's their true size and gain more custom in process. You could well be a 34 waist, Levis might sell a 34 jeans in a 30 or 32, you'd feel great you had a slimmer waist and would buy more from them. It is annoying as there seems little consistency, I'm finding it with jackets but jeans now seem to have stretchable fabrics which again adds
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By (user no longer on site) OP 43 weeks ago
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"Brands do size down to make buyers repurchase creating the belief that's their true size and gain more custom in process. You could well be a 34 waist, Levis might sell a 34 jeans in a 30 or 32, you'd feel great you had a slimmer waist and would buy more from them. It is annoying as there seems little consistency, I'm finding it with jackets but jeans now seem to have stretchable fabrics which again adds
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This was my problem. I don’t want stretchy jeans that end up looking like skinny jeans, good old denim for me |
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By (user no longer on site) 43 weeks ago
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Women's is also terrible if not worse.
It's crazy how it can differ so much from shop to shop, it's quite annoying, especially when buying online which I rarely do for this reason...especially being as petite as I am  
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"Brands do size down to make buyers repurchase creating the belief that's their true size and gain more custom in process. You could well be a 34 waist, Levis might sell a 34 jeans in a 30 or 32, you'd feel great you had a slimmer waist and would buy more from them. It is annoying as there seems little consistency, I'm finding it with jackets but jeans now seem to have stretchable fabrics which again adds
This was my problem. I don’t want stretchy jeans that end up looking like skinny jeans, good old denim for me "
If you find any with buttons that aren't £150 let me know! |
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It's a minefield. I love h&m because they come up small in comparison to other places so feels like items actually fit but can't understand why it's not universal- maybe where the clothes are made makes a difference for example Superdry are known for their smaller sizing and is a Japanese company therefore smaller dress sized population . |
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By (user no longer on site) 43 weeks ago
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This is why I’m slowly giving up ordering anything online. I have Jeans in my wardrobe that range from an 8 to a size 14. Unless I’ve bought from them before and know their sizing, I just don’t bother.
It messes with your head and makes you feel bigger than you actually are. Clothes shopping is a nightmare. |
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