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Clothes sizing
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AnninGlos | Report | 31 May 2017 15:17 |
Why on earth can't a size 16 be a 16 be a16? |
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Annx | Report | 31 May 2017 15:42 |
It annoys me too Ann, especially with bras. Once I find one that fits, I buy several now. Years ago, when I wore size 12 (not any more sadly!) clothes would at least fit on my waist and hips wherever I bought them from. Nowadays you need to carry a tape measure with you! :-S |
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InspectorGreenPen | Report | 31 May 2017 15:44 |
I have also noticed with men's clothes too, it first came to my notice with M&S. Because my size stayed pretty constant, I was always able to buy without trying on. |
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Caroline | Report | 31 May 2017 15:47 |
Shoe sizes are just as bad...one shop size will not match another shops very annoying |
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AnninGlos | Report | 31 May 2017 16:30 |
When I was a size 12 ( yes, many moons ago), And 5ft 2.5 I could buy trousers/jeans in M&S without trying on. Daren't do that now, OK 16s usually fit but the lengths vary and it becomes when is medium medium, or sometimes because they change the labelling, when is standard standard. Short are too short, long obviously too long yet these days I often have to take up standard. I think it happened when they stopped making their clothes in UK. |
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Andysmum | Report | 31 May 2017 16:36 |
The only problem I have with shoes is the width. The lengths seem to be fairly standard. |
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SuffolkVera | Report | 31 May 2017 16:45 |
It makes us feel better about ourselves because we think we haven't put on much weight (even if the mirror shows we have) and if we are happy we buy more. |
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SheilaSomerset | Report | 31 May 2017 16:51 |
Oh, the recurring nightmare! I find that different styles, same size, from the same brand (and not a 'cheapie' one either) can vary quite a lot. I often have to upsize in tops because the cut on the shoulders is very skimpy. I always have to try on jeans and trousers and sometimes there is very little difference between 2 sizes. |
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Sharron | Report | 31 May 2017 18:44 |
As a ' shall we say very,very well made lady' , I didn't even know clothes went down to size 16. |
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Caroline | Report | 31 May 2017 18:56 |
Sharron :-D :-D :-D |
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Sharron | Report | 31 May 2017 19:04 |
Needs a three in front of it for me. |
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Sharron | Report | 31 May 2017 19:04 |
Needs a three in front of it for me. |
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Caroline | Report | 31 May 2017 23:32 |
:-D :-D |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 1 Jun 2017 00:23 |
In my 'youff' nothing fitted me. :-( |
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Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond | Report | 1 Jun 2017 00:31 |
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Libby | Report | 1 Jun 2017 08:24 |
What is even worse is that sizes can vary from brand to brand and/or shop to shop. I should take a size 14 in tops but often have to buy anything between a size 14 and 20 :( |
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Caroline | Report | 1 Jun 2017 11:25 |
"or lack of space." |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 1 Jun 2017 11:35 |
I became my own 'tailor' through necessity - to make clothes that fitted my tiny frame :-D |
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LaGooner | Report | 1 Jun 2017 11:44 |
Tailors and dress makers ok if you can afford it. :-| |
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Barbra | Report | 1 Jun 2017 12:26 |
Ann I am 16 tops but they vary so much .have bought tops for summer Tshirts they are fine but a blouse no way can I find comfortable size without buttons opening .,.when I was younger was in 12-14 tops .& 14 bottom half if only x .but love my food so will keep looking for a decent blouse <3 |
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