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By *issHottieBottie OP   Woman
over a year ago

Kent

Anyone else get fed up with the huge difference between sizes in various shops?? Yesterday I was wearing a pair of jeans from next in a size 6 (any other pair of trousers in a size 6 won't go past my knees) today im wearing a pair from new look in a 12 and they aren't exactly loose... I'm a 10 I think although its hard to tell because what's the standard size 10?

Why can't they do waist and leg measurement like men's trousers??

Men- is it easy to just pick up a pair of trousers in the waist and leg size and be confident that they will fit???

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

No it's not. I need a 34 leg you can get em but not easy and 1 makes 34 is far from anthers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I find trousers are ok, its t shirts and shirts that differ for me, a large in one brand can be the same as a medium in another.

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By *hyandtwistedCouple
over a year ago

loughborough

I have this discussion with the wife a lot. Blokes tend not to have the issue as we take stuff back and don't accept it.

Shops that sell varieing sized to ladies know most can't be bothered to kick up a fuss so they don't bother (my opinion anyway)

I shop for clothes in minutes walk in read sizes buy and walk out (although not tkmax there shirts are for teenage boys and a large doesnt fit on my arm)

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

My wardrobes contain a huge range of huge sizes. I've taken to looking at the item and then making a judgement on whether it will fit or not and deciding that I shouldn't bother.

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By *issHottieBottie OP   Woman
over a year ago

Kent


"No it's not. I need a 34 leg you can get em but not easy and 1 makes 34 is far from anthers "

So the manufacturers can't even use a tape measure?? I can understand them making up a size 8,10,12 as you go along but surely 34 inches is 34 inches..

Maybe they use the same measuring equipment as the 10" cock guys on here

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"No it's not. I need a 34 leg you can get em but not easy and 1 makes 34 is far from anthers "

You'd think an absolute number would be just that.

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester


"No it's not. I need a 34 leg you can get em but not easy and 1 makes 34 is far from anthers

So the manufacturers can't even use a tape measure?? I can understand them making up a size 8,10,12 as you go along but surely 34 inches is 34 inches..

Maybe they use the same measuring equipment as the 10" cock guys on here "

Surely not. A sky remote

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By *ilmiss75Woman
over a year ago

Thornton

I cant get anything from Next in the size i am.. Always have to get bigger.. I bought a dress from Dorothy Perkins once, it was really small fitting so when i ordered one ofter that, i bought a size bigger... It drowned me!! Cant win lol

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By *issHottieBottie OP   Woman
over a year ago

Kent


"I have this discussion with the wife a lot. Blokes tend not to have the issue as we take stuff back and don't accept it.

Shops that sell varieing sized to ladies know most can't be bothered to kick up a fuss so they don't bother (my opinion anyway)

I shop for clothes in minutes walk in read sizes buy and walk out (although not tkmax there shirts are for teenage boys and a large doesnt fit on my arm)"

I don't ever buy anything without trying it on first. I daren't! So the returning thing isn't an issue for me. The only thing I'll order online is shoes.

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By *issHottieBottie OP   Woman
over a year ago

Kent


"I cant get anything from Next in the size i am.. Always have to get bigger.. I bought a dress from Dorothy Perkins once, it was really small fitting so when i ordered one ofter that, i bought a size bigger... It drowned me!! Cant win lol"

It's been the total opppsite for me. Tried to get jeans in a 10. They swamped me, got an 8 instead. Wore them twice and realised they were huge as well. Managed to sell them to a friend and got them in a 6. It's hilarious. Saw some 6's in new look yesterday and pretty sure I wouldn't of got an arm in let alone a leg!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tried on three 32" jeans at the weekend, all different sizes! Two of them were at least 34" - I think some do it to make people feel better & more likely to buy.

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By *ricerMan
over a year ago

Stockton-on-Tees

As a lot of clothes are made abroad, mainly Asia, I've come to the conclusion that an Asian inch is a bit less than a European (well imperial) inch!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A 10 is supposed to be a 28 inch waist, but I'm with you that it never happens!

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By *issHottieBottie OP   Woman
over a year ago

Kent


"As a lot of clothes are made abroad, mainly Asia, I've come to the conclusion that an Asian inch is a bit less than a European (well imperial) inch! "

Now that I'm inclined to agree with because I ordered my son some xmas pajamas from Hong Kong and I was warned in advance go check the sizing chart. He's not a big kid he wears 3/4 in most clothes and he's just turned 4. But this was when he was 18 months old and according to the sizing charts and his measurements I had to by age 4-5 and they only just fit!!!

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

with the mens for me its shirts with the neck

i also look for size of leg length but im a standared 30" 32" waist sometimes there tight sometimes there not its the first wash you have to watch

ladies stuff and yes ive bought it for ex and now for daughter

getting long legs stuff is a swine to find and have noted i have to get next size up

the skirt sizes are all over the place what is classed as a 12 can be a 10 or 12 or 14 between each shops you go into to buy from

tops are the same there all over the sodding place a size 16 top i had to choose from a 14 stretchy sometimes or go up to the size 18

with daughter im dealing with a size 10 and 12

oh and i enjoy looking for stuff that the lady might like to wear

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's vanity sizing. And different shops will have customers that respond to vanity sizing in different ways.

Also different markets mean different shapes. I am a 'GAP' shaped woman. I have a fat arse and big thighs, while still being a size 8. I am not a 'Miss Sixty' size woman, which is all about having skinny, long legs and a small bum.

Shops cater to their customers. Perhaps you are not the target customer of the shops you like?

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"Anyone else get fed up with the huge difference between sizes in various shops?? Yesterday I was wearing a pair of jeans from next in a size 6 (any other pair of trousers in a size 6 won't go past my knees) today im wearing a pair from new look in a 12 and they aren't exactly loose... I'm a 10 I think although its hard to tell because what's the standard size 10?

Why can't they do waist and leg measurement like men's trousers??

Men- is it easy to just pick up a pair of trousers in the waist and leg size and be confident that they will fit??? "

Maybe the '1' had rubbed off the label?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's vanity sizing. And different shops will have customers that respond to vanity sizing in different ways."

Vanity sizing - like that term

We get most our stuff from the same label, at least then we know it fits. Do the same with shoes too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No it's not. I need a 34 leg you can get em but not easy and 1 makes 34 is far from anthers

So the manufacturers can't even use a tape measure?? I can understand them making up a size 8,10,12 as you go along but surely 34 inches is 34 inches..

Maybe they use the same measuring equipment as the 10" cock guys on here "

34 inches inseam or leg though can be quite a difference lol.

What annoys me though is that pants seem to be made more and more for scrawny legs.

I have to go up a few sizes in the waist to get a Jean that fits over my thighs without being tight.

This is generally why I don't wear jeans anymore and stick to cargo/combats

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I find trousers are ok, its t shirts and shirts that differ for me, a large in one brand can be the same as a medium in another. "

This

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try finding a bloody 28" waist, then one that doesn't leave me with ankle swingers!

I remember reading a while ago that as well as vanity sizing the women's shops use concave house of mirrors mirrors to make the customers look slimmer/taller.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it has something to do with the materials used and also that women of the same size can vary so much in shape. For instance you could be a slim size 8 and have big boobs so that a size 8 dress would fit you everywhere else but not stretch over the bust.

Sizing does seem to differ between shops and brands also. I have clothes ranging from a 12 to a size 16 depending on style.

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By *fcdTV/TS
over a year ago

Southend


"It's vanity sizing. And different shops will have customers that respond to vanity sizing in different ways.

Also different markets mean different shapes. I am a 'GAP' shaped woman. I have a fat arse and big thighs, while still being a size 8. I am not a 'Miss Sixty' size woman, which is all about having skinny, long legs and a small bum.

Shops cater to their customers. Perhaps you are not the target customer of the shops you like?"

This. Also bear in mind a size 12 today is not the same as a size 12 from 30 years ago. They are adjusted to suit markets and/or vanity.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a 16 in a dress because of my chest but I can wear a 10 skirt. Not worried about leg length because nothing I wear is supposed to even make it to my knees

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

With slim fit, boot cut, relaxed fit etc. You're always on a sticky wicket no matter where you go.

I know what fits me, and where to get it from though

usually a boot cut 32 reg from Gap, Fat Face or White Stuff. As I've large thighs from running and biking I'll never get in a slim or skinny leg fit

Tops are much easier, just a large will do, though have to say I prefer a tailored shirt, others just "bag"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone else get fed up with the huge difference between sizes in various shops?? Yesterday I was wearing a pair of jeans from next in a size 6 (any other pair of trousers in a size 6 won't go past my knees) today im wearing a pair from new look in a 12 and they aren't exactly loose... I'm a 10 I think although its hard to tell because what's the standard size 10?

Why can't they do waist and leg measurement like men's trousers??

Men- is it easy to just pick up a pair of trousers in the waist and leg size and be confident that they will fit??? "

Your in a size 6 in next clothes? I am surprised.

I vary from shop to shop from a size 8.10 and 12, however if but a bloody 12 if I REALLY liked them.

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By *issHottieBottie OP   Woman
over a year ago

Kent


"Anyone else get fed up with the huge difference between sizes in various shops?? Yesterday I was wearing a pair of jeans from next in a size 6 (any other pair of trousers in a size 6 won't go past my knees) today im wearing a pair from new look in a 12 and they aren't exactly loose... I'm a 10 I think although its hard to tell because what's the standard size 10?

Why can't they do waist and leg measurement like men's trousers??

Men- is it easy to just pick up a pair of trousers in the waist and leg size and be confident that they will fit???

Your in a size 6 in next clothes? I am surprised.

I vary from shop to shop from a size 8.10 and 12, however if but a bloody 12 if I REALLY liked them."

Only these jeans. I tried on a different pair and they wouldn't go on. My friend who's a size 12 had the size 8 pair off me and they fit her fine. I have no idea who put the sizing labels in as they must of been d*unk!

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By *ythenshawefredMan
over a year ago

stockport

I watched a thing recently about women's clothing and the differences from one shop to another was amazing bust waist and hip measurements differing by 12-18 inches one even 21 inches all dresses were a size 12

I agree though about guys tshirts I've tried large one and it's been like a 12yr olds top yet another place (granted rarely) i fit a medium

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it's because a lot of women's clothes contain elastin, so you can get away with wearing different sizes depending on the fit you would like.

I've recently bought a jersey dress in an 8. I am no way a size 8. Unfortunately lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone else get fed up with the huge difference between sizes in various shops?? Yesterday I was wearing a pair of jeans from next in a size 6 (any other pair of trousers in a size 6 won't go past my knees) today im wearing a pair from new look in a 12 and they aren't exactly loose... I'm a 10 I think although its hard to tell because what's the standard size 10?

Why can't they do waist and leg measurement like men's trousers??

Men- is it easy to just pick up a pair of trousers in the waist and leg size and be confident that they will fit???

Your in a size 6 in next clothes? I am surprised.

I vary from shop to shop from a size 8.10 and 12, however if but a bloody 12 if I REALLY liked them.

Only these jeans. I tried on a different pair and they wouldn't go on. My friend who's a size 12 had the size 8 pair off me and they fit her fine. I have no idea who put the sizing labels in as they must of been d*unk! "

Don't be silly, you look fab! Enjoy wearing your size 6!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone else get fed up with the huge difference between sizes in various shops?? Yesterday I was wearing a pair of jeans from next in a size 6 (any other pair of trousers in a size 6 won't go past my knees) today im wearing a pair from new look in a 12 and they aren't exactly loose... I'm a 10 I think although its hard to tell because what's the standard size 10?

Why can't they do waist and leg measurement like men's trousers??

Men- is it easy to just pick up a pair of trousers in the waist and leg size and be confident that they will fit???

Your in a size 6 in next clothes? I am surprised.

I vary from shop to shop from a size 8.10 and 12, however if but a bloody 12 if I REALLY liked them.

Only these jeans. I tried on a different pair and they wouldn't go on. My friend who's a size 12 had the size 8 pair off me and they fit her fine. I have no idea who put the sizing labels in as they must of been d*unk! "

Btw I didn't mean I'm surprised in a horrible way, I thought next clothes were pretty spot on with their sizing as my friend shops there a lot. I hardly shop there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I knew it all along . Finally on a swingers site women are admitting size does matter!

Oh its about clothes.

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By *ere-for-my-convenienceWoman
over a year ago

Tenbury Wells

Too right

Mind you I have an elastic waist pair of trousers size 16

I haven't been that size for over a decade

Makes me feel great wearing them

Although I'm not fooling myself I'm actually thinner lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone else get fed up with the huge difference between sizes in various shops?? Yesterday I was wearing a pair of jeans from next in a size 6 (any other pair of trousers in a size 6 won't go past my knees) today im wearing a pair from new look in a 12 and they aren't exactly loose... I'm a 10 I think although its hard to tell because what's the standard size 10?

Why can't they do waist and leg measurement like men's trousers??

Men- is it easy to just pick up a pair of trousers in the waist and leg size and be confident that they will fit??? "

It is annoying very just gotta try things on

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

I'm ok, I just go to Millets and buy a tent. If it's too big, whack a belt on

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

It is a real pain. I'm an awkward fit and it doesn't make life easier.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Zara and mango sizes are horrible, even found some miss selfridge stuff is small for their sizes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Zara and mango sizes are horrible, even found some miss selfridge stuff is small for their sizes. "

Yes I find these types of shops must cater for the size zero

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My wardrobes contain a huge range of huge sizes. I've taken to looking at the item and then making a judgement on whether it will fit or not and deciding that I shouldn't bother.

"

This. No idea what size I am. 16, 18 maybe. Not bothered in the slightest. I always look at clothes in a shop, pick a couple that look like they will fit then always try them on.

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By *atietvsheffTV/TS
over a year ago

Sheffield

You should try been a TV , we have 2 wardrobes to buy for!!!!! So I fully understand all sides of this conversation, sometimes I can get in a 14 skirt others its 16, sometimes it's a 16 top and others 18, and when it comes to buying dresses it's a nightmare as anything between 14-18-20 sometimes depending on brand and whether it's got elastic woven in it

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By *rank EinsteinMan
over a year ago

Burton upon stather

Might just be me but I find the more expensive brands have tighter fits.

Few years ago I was in topman and bought a jumper that was supposed to be XL as I wanted a loose fit, I was an L in T-shirts with a good fit and that top was tight on me.

Their 38w jeans were closer to under 36 too.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I have clothes from 16 to 24 don't really look at size if it looks good then I'll buy it. I do cut sizes and labels out of clothes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Zara and mango sizes are horrible, even found some miss selfridge stuff is small for their sizes.

Yes I find these types of shops must cater for the size zero "

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Us small people have to buy clothes somewhere.

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By *issHottieBottie OP   Woman
over a year ago

Kent


"Anyone else get fed up with the huge difference between sizes in various shops?? Yesterday I was wearing a pair of jeans from next in a size 6 (any other pair of trousers in a size 6 won't go past my knees) today im wearing a pair from new look in a 12 and they aren't exactly loose... I'm a 10 I think although its hard to tell because what's the standard size 10?

Why can't they do waist and leg measurement like men's trousers??

Men- is it easy to just pick up a pair of trousers in the waist and leg size and be confident that they will fit???

Your in a size 6 in next clothes? I am surprised.

I vary from shop to shop from a size 8.10 and 12, however if but a bloody 12 if I REALLY liked them.

Only these jeans. I tried on a different pair and they wouldn't go on. My friend who's a size 12 had the size 8 pair off me and they fit her fine. I have no idea who put the sizing labels in as they must of been d*unk!

Btw I didn't mean I'm surprised in a horrible way, I thought next clothes were pretty spot on with their sizing as my friend shops there a lot. I hardly shop there. "

You calling me fat??

The funnier thing is they aren't even snug and im pretty sure if they had them in a 4 they'd fit perfect. Hilarious as my thighs struggle to go into a size ten let alone a 4! Very strange x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Zara and mango sizes are horrible, even found some miss selfridge stuff is small for their sizes.

Yes I find these types of shops must cater for the size zero

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Us small people have to buy clothes somewhere."

I understand this.

No offence intended

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

There is a programme on tonight called plus size wars and the plus size fashion industry

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Zara and mango sizes are horrible, even found some miss selfridge stuff is small for their sizes.

Yes I find these types of shops must cater for the size zero

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Us small people have to buy clothes somewhere.

I understand this.

No offence intended"

No worries.

Zara and Mango are two of the shops that consistently fit me - even if they are usually a little too long in the leg (but at 5ft tall, everywhere always is).

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I find it difficult to find plus size jeans they make the fanny bit so long I do wonder do they think we have fannies that go to out kneecaps. I stick to jeggings now for jeans

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By *issHottieBottie OP   Woman
over a year ago

Kent


"I find it difficult to find plus size jeans they make the fanny bit so long I do wonder do they think we have fannies that go to out kneecaps. I stick to jeggings now for jeans "

I love jeggings when they are new but they get out of shape so quick.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Zara and mango sizes are horrible, even found some miss selfridge stuff is small for their sizes.

Yes I find these types of shops must cater for the size zero

You say that like it's a bad thing.

Us small people have to buy clothes somewhere.

I understand this.

No offence intended

No worries.

Zara and Mango are two of the shops that consistently fit me - even if they are usually a little too long in the leg (but at 5ft tall, everywhere always is)."

My friend has same issue she is 4 foot nothing, it's a nightmare for her buying clothes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My cousin is just under 5ft and tiny, she buys clothes from new look kids section and river island kids section and she looks fantastic.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon


"My cousin is just under 5ft and tiny, she buys clothes from new look kids section and river island kids section and she looks fantastic. "

I bet she saves a pretty penny too as kids clothes are slightly cheaper I would wear some of the kids stuff

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"Try finding a bloody 28" waist, then one that doesn't leave me with ankle swingers!

I remember reading a while ago that as well as vanity sizing the women's shops use concave house of mirrors mirrors to make the customers look slimmer/taller."

I always look hideous - wider and shorter than I think I am. Perhaps I'm in the wrong Hall of Mirrors?

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

Its a nightmare ...there are a few concessions in debenhams where I can pick clothes up and they always fit ..I don't bother with any other shops now as its too much of a lottery

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I find bras a nightmare ,I'm top,heavy ,size 12 bottom half ,the bigger the boobs the frumpy the bra gets ,I love lacy bras and cannot get any only the frumpy ones lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My cousin is just under 5ft and tiny, she buys clothes from new look kids section and river island kids section and she looks fantastic.

I bet she saves a pretty penny too as kids clothes are slightly cheaper I would wear some of the kids stuff "

Yep and she's a size 2 and a half in shoes which was good when we were younger and we used to wear trainers all the time but finding adult shoes that small she just buys a 3 and puts cotton balls in the front or if it's an open toe her toes slip down and hang out the front!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I find the more I pay the size is small .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My wardrobes contain a huge range of huge sizes. I've taken to looking at the item and then making a judgement on whether it will fit or not and deciding that I shouldn't bother.

"

This is me, I have size 8 to 14 jeans all fit me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My wardrobes contain a huge range of huge sizes. I've taken to looking at the item and then making a judgement on whether it will fit or not and deciding that I shouldn't bother.

This is me, I have size 8 to 14 jeans all fit me. "
yes me too and sure it's the more you pay smaller they are . Lol

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire


"There is a programme on tonight called plus size wars and the plus size fashion industry "

I am looking forward to that. Hints n tips on what a person my size should wear.

At the moment I look like a man in drag, bad drag at that!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone else get fed up with the huge difference between sizes in various shops?? Yesterday I was wearing a pair of jeans from next in a size 6 (any other pair of trousers in a size 6 won't go past my knees) today im wearing a pair from new look in a 12 and they aren't exactly loose... I'm a 10 I think although its hard to tell because what's the standard size 10?

Why can't they do waist and leg measurement like men's trousers??

Men- is it easy to just pick up a pair of trousers in the waist and leg size and be confident that they will fit??? "

I've recently emailed lots of high street stores on this subject! Drives me nuts , there's no where here I can buy jeans off the peg! They're all too bloody short!

"You can get them on line" they say . . I don't wanna order on line,I wanna try them on and buy them now!

Her (rattled)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone else get fed up with the huge difference between sizes in various shops?? Yesterday I was wearing a pair of jeans from next in a size 6 (any other pair of trousers in a size 6 won't go past my knees) today im wearing a pair from new look in a 12 and they aren't exactly loose... I'm a 10 I think although its hard to tell because what's the standard size 10?

Why can't they do waist and leg measurement like men's trousers??

Men- is it easy to just pick up a pair of trousers in the waist and leg size and be confident that they will fit??? "

I'm the same! I've got clothes in my wardrobe from a size 8 to a size 12. I could never order clothes online as I couldn't be confident that they'd fit - and Cba with the hassle of constantly returning things! However with lingerie I have no problems - I'm always a 34c - so why can't manufacturers do the same with clothes?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I find the more I pay the size is small . "

This ^^ and they're usually really long in the leg too!

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon


"There is a programme on tonight called plus size wars and the plus size fashion industry

I am looking forward to that. Hints n tips on what a person my size should wear.

At the moment I look like a man in drag, bad drag at that!!!!"

There are some brilliant plus size ranges at the moment New look, asos, forever 21 bits of Evans are ok then there is yours clothing. I find jewellery had to find as I have man hands so have to get it from Evans and it's soooo expensive for the braclets

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By *allipygousMan
over a year ago

Leicester

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By *ogistical NightmaresCouple
over a year ago

Manchester Area

Went to that designer place down town Matty Allan for a suit, eended up having to get a 48" chest and a 38" waist instead of the usual 44" and 34", go somewhere else and the normal sizes are just fine. regarding stuff from the far east, bought a load of polo shirts when I was out there and instead of the usual L/XL it was 2XL/3XL

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By *allipygousMan
over a year ago

Leicester

Short legs, no problem . . . Slim waist, no problem . . . Combined with muscular thighs and being _allipygous, problem.

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By *t3_jalapenoMan
over a year ago

darlo


"Anyone else get fed up with the huge difference between sizes in various shops?? Yesterday I was wearing a pair of jeans from next in a size 6 (any other pair of trousers in a size 6 won't go past my knees) today im wearing a pair from new look in a 12 and they aren't exactly loose... I'm a 10 I think although its hard to tell because what's the standard size 10?

Why can't they do waist and leg measurement like men's trousers??

Men- is it easy to just pick up a pair of trousers in the waist and leg size and be confident that they will fit???

I'm the same! I've got clothes in my wardrobe from a size 8 to a size 12. I could never order clothes online as I couldn't be confident that they'd fit - and Cba with the hassle of constantly returning things! However with lingerie I have no problems - I'm always a 34c - so why can't manufacturers do the same with clothes? "

Expect some lingerie in the post peach;)

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By *issHottieBottie OP   Woman
over a year ago

Kent


"Short legs, no problem . . . Slim waist, no problem . . . Combined with muscular thighs and being _allipygous, problem."

I had no idea what that meant but having looked at a dictionary and then your photos I see what you mean! It's a lovely bum though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Annoying when they bunch dress sizes together too like 6/8 or 10/12

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Annoying when they bunch dress sizes together too like 6/8 or 10/12 "

Yes you're so right ~ what is that all about?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bra's are the same. I've got three different sizes from three different shops

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Short legs, no problem . . . Slim waist, no problem . . . Combined with muscular thighs and being _allipygous, problem."

Big calves don't help either x

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By *allipygousMan
over a year ago

Leicester


"Short legs, no problem . . . Slim waist, no problem . . . Combined with muscular thighs and being _allipygous, problem.

I had no idea what that meant but having looked at a dictionary and then your photos I see what you mean! It's a lovely bum though! "

Thank you

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By *allipygousMan
over a year ago

Leicester


"Short legs, no problem . . . Slim waist, no problem . . . Combined with muscular thighs and being _allipygous, problem.

Big calves don't help either x"

Nah, they don't affect trouser buying.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"Also different markets mean different shapes. I am a 'GAP' shaped woman. I have a fat arse and big thighs, while still being a size 8. I am not a 'Miss Sixty' size woman, which is all about having skinny, long legs and a small bum."

In that case I might have to try GAP for trousers. I'm normally a curvy 14 and have long but large muscular legs and gave up on trying to find trousers that fit about 4 years ago.

As far as strange sizing goes I think it has to be Primark. I've come across size 18s that are too small and have a size 8 jumper that fits great

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"However with lingerie I have no problems - I'm always a 34c - so why can't manufacturers do the same with clothes? "

I wish... Though until recently I would have agreed. Strangely as I've spent more time at the gym and getting fit, my bust has gone from 38B 4 years ago, and is now a 34F. At smaller cup sizes no problem, but F cups seem to be really random sizes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends on the manufacture and where they are made,as sizing differ in other countries,I find this a problem in male or female clothes,I normally find its easier to go up a size,skirts I find are worse,as they state the size,whether there lined or not,are sized the same.......

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