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Size issues

DAD — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 17:17:33 GMT

I purchased 3 pair of Isaac's #A370333. 3 different colors & 1 pair fits! I'm at wit's end. I really like them. I don't know if I should try to excange them for the same size & hope I get them. Or just order them while they are in stock. I've had this happen with other brands too. Sometimes in the same color! I think we deserve a full refund when this happens. I did try a size up & they are too big. What would you do?

Re: Size issues

Annabellethecat66 — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 17:49:07 GMT

I'll tell you how this "fit situation" happens.

Now I am not in a position to say this happened in YOUR case, but it does happen often.

Companies (like QVC) and many other companies put in an order for a specific style of clothes.

One of several things can happen. The company they ordered from (every single thing....clothes, toys, medicine, etc) comes from China....but they're different companies.

Maybe QVC ordered .... say, 5,000 boot cut jeans (style number 000) from one Chinese company. But then they decide to order more...this time another color. What?! Can't get them from the same company?

What?! Have to get them from another company! Each company has a tiny variance on sizes.

That's just one thing that happens.

I've had it happened a lot of times. I always try on every piece of clothes. Even when I order the same thing at the same time but different colors.

Sometimes they all fit, often one or two might fit but the third....too big or too small. See, different manufacturer.

My friend tells me it happens at brick and mortar stores too. I don't know because I haven't shopped in one for maybe 3 or more years.

You would often find the fit problem if you decided to go back and get another one. Many times they don't fit the same (i.e. different manufacturer).

I'll bet others have noticed the same thing. I know I have quite frequently.

To sum it up...Honey! It's not you, it's QVC and their various manufacturers.

Re: Size issues

millieshops — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 18:15:11 GMT

@DADYou're describing one of the major reasons I buy almost no clothing "long distance." I often find that same problem in local stores - sometimes as you discovered, it happens within the same style numbers. Right now I own 4 or 5 pairs of a Chico's jean, all the same style number and supposedly the same size yet one pair has quite a different fit.

And, almost always, within any brand moving from one style to another doesn't guarantee a similar fit. And that's been true for pieces costing $30 or less but even for those costing $100 or more. Different colors, different fabrics, different styles - I can't be bothered doing all the returns I'd have to do to find a fit. It's already bad to have to try on a half dozen items to find one that's for me even in the boutique where the sales people deliver items from the floor.

Sad to say, I don't know how you should deal with your dilemma.

Re: Size issues

shaggygirl — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:09:45 GMT

That's why when I go into a dressing room to try something on, jeans for example, I'll take 3 pairs in there of the exact same size/color/style. Out of the 3, on a good day one pair will be just right.

The last time I was in a Macy's, and it was a few years ago, trying on Style & Co. jeans it took 2 trips into the dressing room with 3 pair each time for a total of 6 try ons to hit on 2 pair of the identical jeans that fit the same.

And the last 2 times I ordered Denim & Co original pull on jeans in the same 2 colors and sizes I already have they didn't come close to being the same. I gave up.

I have had luck though ordering my jeans from Lee. I have 3 shades of blue and 1 black in the same style and all fit the same. One blue is about half an inch longer but that's not enough difference in where they fall to have had me returning them.

Re: Size issues

MoonieBaby — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:43:21 GMT

@DAD

I do not purchase pants from Mizrahi.

Q is CONSISTENT on INCONSISTENT sizing.

I'm done with paying the price for lack of:

Quality

Value

and

Convenience

My wallet appreciates it too.

Re: Size issues

kelsey17 — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 19:55:12 GMT

This past year i found sizing differences in Susan Gravers clothing line which always in the past seemed to stick to the same measurements...........i order so much less now....i have actually lost weight.....and i find the pants waists are tighter....sleeve and shoulder measurements are smaller and all of SG's new tops are mainly tunic length and i am a petite............it is sad because i keep wondering if SG even watches her shows on QVC because her outfits SWIM on her half the time and i know she always says she is 5'4"...and i find it hard to believe she wears clothes that long/loose in the real world. Won't even get into those ALL wild and crazy prints she claims

she doesn't do..... AND personally i am a fan of Susan.

Re: Size issues

blackhole99 — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 20:06:44 GMT

Isn't this sizing thing a quality control problem, the same thing happens with brick and mortar sizing, but of course you try the stuff on there. IM really doesn't design those clothes, his team does and SG surely doesn't wear what she sells on the Q, she's swimming in them. 5ft4 is petite or short and she and the rest of the Q's designers need to make clothes that fit petites.

Re: Size issues

mac116 — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 21:45:09 GMT

I just sent back some D&C jeans yesterday. I have 2 pair of the SAME jeans that fit perfectly. The ones that I received in the light wash must be 1-2 sizes smaller. I could barely get them pulled up. Same jeans, same measurements, NOT the same fit.

Re: Size issues

Nataliesgramma — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 22:09:41 GMT

I found that I have to try on everything I order as soon as I get it because the fit is so off......

I have been burned before by getting the same pair of capris in a different color and when I go to wear them when it starts to get hot....they don't fit

Re: Size issues

tototwo — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:52:01 GMT

@DAD-- you just stated why I no longer order clothing from QVC!

Sizing is always off. The last straw was when I ordered 2 pair of the exact same jeans, same style and size, but one was too big and the other too small. I laid them on my bed, one on top of the other, and there was almost a 2-inch difference in length and width. QVC would not take them back as "defective" so I had to pay postage on both of them to return. (oh, that's another reason - Q's shipping charges).

Re: Size issues

Kindaglitzy — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:29:51 GMT

I generally speaking agree with these comments but have to say not all Q clothing is manufactured in China. I have purchased a few very nice clothing pieces that were manufactured in Vietnam. Not saying size discrepancies can’t also happen there but I have not yet experienced it. I do believe some of Women With Control clothing is manufactured in Korea, Renee has posted photos of her travels to Korea on Instagram from time to time. Of course, she could just be purchasing fabric that is then shipped to China.

The sizing discrepancy issue is one of the reasons I have become very cautious about what I order. Too expensive to return. What a disaster the recent Breezies TSV turned out to be for me in terms of sizing, very expensive mistake for me because I foolishly ordered three sets.

Re: Size issues

Newgate — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:33:47 GMT

Once a while back a sales person in a dept. store told me that the reason for a different fit in the exact size, same pant is manufacturers have different patterns for color. For instance, a size 8 in red and a size 8 in blue. So the 2 patterns could very enough to make for a different fit. Another person told me that they will cut a size 8 pattern with 3 slightly different fits because not every size 8 is shaped exactly the same. Some might be slightly bigger or smaller in waist and hips.

Don't know how true it is, however!

Re: Size issues

Catch71 — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 17:55:55 GMT

This same size, different colors, different fit happens everywhere now. I purchase most of my clothing from Talbots and its happened there. I was told different color fabrics can effect the fit. Sounds crazy but yes, it has happened to me. QVC is no different that is why I only order clothing if I am willing to accept the fact that I may be returning and paying for shipping both ways. For that reason, I rarely order clothing from Q anymore. I order from Talbots where I can return to the store with no charge, or I buy in person where I can try on.

Re: Size issues

Happiness Is Inside JOB — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:01:39 GMT

@Annabellethecat66 wrote:
I'll tell you how this "fit situation" happens.

Now I am not in a position to say this happened in YOUR case, but it does happen often.

Companies (like QVC) and many other companies put in an order for a specific style of clothes.

One of several things can happen. The company they ordered from (every single thing....clothes, toys, medicine, etc) comes from China....but they're different companies.

Maybe QVC ordered .... say, 5,000 boot cut jeans (style number 000) from one Chinese company. But then they decide to order more...this time another color. What?! Can't get them from the same company?

What?! Have to get them from another company! Each company has a tiny variance on sizes.

That's just one thing that happens.

I've had it happened a lot of times. I always try on every piece of clothes. Even when I order the same thing at the same time but different colors.

Sometimes they all fit, often one or two might fit but the third....too big or too small. See, different manufacturer.

My friend tells me it happens at brick and mortar stores too. I don't know because I haven't shopped in one for maybe 3 or more years.

You would often find the fit problem if you decided to go back and get another one. Many times they don't fit the same (i.e. different manufacturer).

I'll bet others have noticed the same thing. I know I have quite frequently.

To sum it up...Honey! It's not you, it's QVC and their various manufacturers.

MS. ANNA

Thank you so much, very informative information. This explains the issue for me. This has also happened to me.

Re: Size issues

Happiness Is Inside JOB — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:02:53 GMT

@MoonieBaby wrote:
@DAD

I do not purchase pants from Mizrahi.

Q is CONSISTENT on INCONSISTENT sizing.

I'm done with paying the price for lack of:
Quality
Value
and
Convenience

My wallet appreciates it too.

AMEN...

I'm try to really limit my clothes shopping, I'm done paying to TRY ON CLOTHES.

Re: Size issues

Spurt — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:24:49 GMT

I can understand that perhaps the different colors of fabric might cause a variance in sizing....but I find it inexcusable for ANY company not to have consistent sizing when its the same fabric, same manufacturer....that ridiculous!!!! I never experienced this problem in the past.....And its either changing manufacturers as @Annabellethecat66 said, OR just carelessness, OR companies care more about profits and have stopped caring about quality control ......

And if you order two of the same size, same fabric and color and the sizing is off---that SHOULD be considered DEFECTIVE!

Re: Size issues

DAD — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 20:24:21 GMT

I have learned a lot from all of you! Thanks for responding. I think the 2 that were smaller I I will have to try to exchange for the next size up! Thankfully I do sew. You can always make them a little smaller.

Re: Size issues

homedecor1 — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:34:07 GMT

@Spurt

buying clothes anywhere I find the same issues...especially in the xl-1x sizing.

we have a Beall's I cant buy there unless I try on every thing. I used to be able to just take size "off the rack" and fit ...my friends have found the same and they wear misses sizes.

Their "plus" sizes are so off I have to go up a size just to get past my thighs/butt & sometimes they don't fit😳🙄 yet I go to Nordstrom's, Talbots and buy my normal size -- no problems🤷‍♀️

Re: Size issues

Spurt — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 21:51:35 GMT

@homedecor1 wrote:
@Spurt

buying clothes anywhere I find the same issues...especially in the xl-1x sizing.

we have a Beall's I cant buy there unless I try on every thing. I used to be able to just take size "off the rack" and fit ...my friends have found the same and they wear misses sizes.

Their "plus" sizes are so off I have to go up a size just to get past my thighs/butt & sometimes they don't fit😳🙄 yet I go to Nordstrom's, Talbots and buy my normal size -- no problems🤷‍♀️

@homedecor1

It sounds like the clothing business has changed a lot over the years.....

I guess it depends on the clothing manufacturer and now the sizing can be off----BUT if you buy 2 pairs of jeans, in the same brand, in the same size, at the same store in the same fabric ----I expect them to fit the same.......maybe I'm fussy that way...😄

I've gone to Dillards and Stein Mart and havent had sizing problems....their clothing lines are consistent....go figure...

Re: Size issues

DAD — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:41:11 GMT

I agree. If I didn't have such a hard time finding tall pants I wouldn't bother. I have found too many size problems. I hope I won't be charged a return fee if I try to exchange & they are out of my size. I cancelled all waitlist orders.