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By *ightkitty4u OP Woman
over a year ago

Epsom

Bloody hate it, three items I have brought this month and all three don't fit and have had to be returned!

A bra - same size as all my other bras!

A sequin swimsuit (for glasto) same size as my normal swimsuit

A Nike running jacket - yep you guess it same size as my Adidas tops and Helly Hansen Jacket

Wished I had saved my money if I am honest.

Would love to know what the keep to return ratio is for websites such as Asos. Also the actually shops are stocking less stock, forcing us to shop online.

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

The most annoying thing is. Everything for men’s is now a skinny fit or muscle fit.

There’s nothing skinny about my thighs and I could do with some nicely fitted bottoms and tops. Not any of this tight as hell, blood clotting, DVT causing trousers. My body shape is a strange one. Difficult to get a right fit.

I do return a lot of my stuff too (and from ASOS) as well. But, they’re usually quite quick to refund the money.

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

"The most annoying thing is. Everything for men’s is now a skinny fit or muscle fit.

I do return a lot of my stuff too (and from ASOS) as well. But, they’re usually quite quick to refund the money. "

My son lives in skinny jeans...he got super slim a little while back and it was a bloody good laugh seeing him trying to get into them

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By *utterflyandArtificeCouple
over a year ago

Trowbridge

At least you can find clothes. A has a real drama getting stuff that fits and doesn't belong on an octogenarian.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

I find online shopping convenient but also not. I love Asos for their Curve range but I really struggle with finding things that fit my bust and my waist without looking like a smock.

Also, bras are quite often different depending on style and the shape of your boobs - sometimes I sister size down to get a better fit.

The worst site for me has been PrettyLittleThing. I don't know why I convinced myself to buy a thigh split wrap around dress but it ended up flashing my quim whenever I moved and the fabric gave me static.

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

"Bloody hate it, three items I have brought this month and all three don't fit and have had to be returned!

A bra - same size as all my other bras!

A sequin swimsuit (for glasto) same size as my normal swimsuit

A Nike running jacket - yep you guess it same size as my Adidas tops and Helly Hansen Jacket

Wished I had saved my money if I am honest.

Would love to know what the keep to return ratio is for websites such as Asos. Also the actually shops are stocking less stock, forcing us to shop online.

Only ever buy jeans and trainers online now as they the only items where I can get the sizes right. K

Any other shopping for clothes I do one big shop every few years. I hate shopping for clothes. Maybe do a Primark now and again as if it don't fit I've only lost a few quid.

Only time I ever found store staff helpful was at House of Fraser. I normally wouldn't go there but I needed a new overcoat and was sick of trying to find one I liked and one that would actually fit me. Most of the stores I looked in the staff couldn't give two shits and the gear was mostly chav crap. On a hunch I had a look in H&F and found a very snazy overcoat on sale. The woman on the department could obviously tell I was have trouble with the sizes and he was extremely helpful.

She was very hot too. I'd definitely go there again if I need anything if they haven't closed down.

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

"I find online shopping convenient but also not. I love Asos for their Curve range but I really struggle with finding things that fit my bust and my waist without looking like a smock.

Also, bras are quite often different depending on style and the shape of your boobs - sometimes I sister size down to get a better fit.

Electric quim!! You must have been buzzing.

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

I buy lots online and I'm guilty of not returning it if it doesn't fit.

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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago

a quandary, could you change my mind?

All internet shopping is a pain, (often the important details are left off the description) unless you know the exact item and it's a repeat order.

I much prefer to look in person, touch, feel, smell, read the information go back and redo if required

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"I find online shopping convenient but also not. I love Asos for their Curve range but I really struggle with finding things that fit my bust and my waist without looking like a smock.

Also, bras are quite often different depending on style and the shape of your boobs - sometimes I sister size down to get a better fit.

MLS?

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

"The most annoying thing is. Everything for men’s is now a skinny fit or muscle fit.

I do return a lot of my stuff too (and from ASOS) as well. But, they’re usually quite quick to refund the money. "

Yeah your right. I'm a 30 W /32 L so I'm already skinny as fuck. It's hard enough finding jeans that fit and that's all they sell in shops now.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I only buy things online that I know will fit, such as bras from brands I know and are on offer. Sizing is just so random.

With the exception of eBay, where I buy baring in mind whether I can get my money back reselling if it doesn't fit.

I do most of my clothes shopping in charity or vintage shops and at car boot sales.

Nita

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

I feel like I'm the only person around who never ever shops online.

High streets are dying out because of the Internet. In time there will be nothing on our streets but nail bars, takeaways and barbers.

Sad

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

Shopping is hard work.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I never buy o line without looking at the size guide. 9/10 it gets sent back, it's really disappointed me. We have no decent shops left in Northampton so online shopping is the only option without having to go to MK and I'd rather not!

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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster

"The most annoying thing is. Everything for men’s is now a skinny fit or muscle fit.

I do return a lot of my stuff too (and from ASOS) as well. But, they’re usually quite quick to refund the money.

Yeah your right. I'm a 30 W /32 L so I'm already skinny as fuck. It's hard enough finding jeans that fit and that's all they sell in shops now."

I'm a 30/32 in jeans but I have tiny little snake hips. I have issues getting normal jeans at that size to fit over my thighs. (Even though my legs arent particularly big) But this also affects buying shirts. With a 17" neck and between a 42 to 44" chest, shirts are like fucking sails unless I go for a tailored fit, which I normally struggle to get into with my back.

I had some handmade shirts from Thailand a couple of years ago. I still order from them. Everyone fits perfectly and it only works out to about £30 A shirt, delivered.

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

Finding clothes to fit me is hard work. I tried a XXXL hoodie on today and it wouldn't fit me.

I swear most of the clothes are made for little Chinese people.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"Shopping is hard work. "

Isn't it just? It'd be really handy if someone could just say to me - this is what you look good in. Wear it.

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By *VineMan
over a year ago

The right place

"Shopping is hard work.

Isn't it just? It'd be really handy if someone could just say to me - this is what you look good in. Wear it."

Clingfilm then.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"Shopping is hard work.

Isn't it just? It'd be really handy if someone could just say to me - this is what you look good in. Wear it.

Clingfilm then. "

Yeah, definitely should go for that.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

"Shopping is hard work.

Isn't it just? It'd be really handy if someone could just say to me - this is what you look good in. Wear it."

That’s exactly what I want.

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By *ickymintsMan
over a year ago

hyde

I shop online almost every day. But I only shop with places I know that fit me properly. I usually shop with ASOS, Selfridges, etc as what I am buying I usually buy a lot of. I should send some of it back but my partner is a size smaller than me and my brother is a size larger so usually I end up giving it to them. Or if it’s a sale item, I’ll donate it to a charity shop.

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By *ade and VanessaCouple
over a year ago

Central Scotland

I don't mind if it's free returns. If I need to pay for postage for a return then I'm not a happy bunny

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

"Shopping is hard work.

Isn't it just? It'd be really handy if someone could just say to me - this is what you look good in. Wear it.

Clingfilm then.

Yeah, definitely should go for that. "

I reckon you'd look good wearing lip gloss and a smile

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By *ightkitty4u OP Woman
over a year ago

Epsom

"Shopping is hard work.

Isn't it just? It'd be really handy if someone could just say to me - this is what you look good in. Wear it."

I'd love that!

Jeans don't even go there... I don't shop for these in the UK anymore, I just seem to leave the shop crying and feeling fat. I've learnt to shop for these when on holiday, the staff are usually more helpful and it helps that I do not understand the sizing!

So please to hear I am not the only one who dislikes shopping I assumed I was and everyone else had it nail down to a fine art

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