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Sizing - Opinions please (Size Medium)

tarsmom — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 17:48:03 GMT

What do you think of QVC's sizing?

I bought a Denim & Co. coat and it's a trifle big in Size M. I fear if I bought a Small it would be too small.

I just bought a fleece zip jacket in black because it was a great deal (also Denim & Co) and it's roomy but I will keep it.

Do you feel the sizes run a little big? (other Mediums at the department store always run either true-to-size or even a tiny bit fitted).

Thanks everyone!

Re: Sizing - Opinions please (Size Medium)

Kachina624 — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 17:51:41 GMT

Yes, Denim & Co. garments are generously sized but are not hugely oversized. Coats and jackets especially are size large for wearing bulky winter clothing beneath.

Re: Sizing - Opinions please (Size Medium)

Sushismom — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 18:00:50 GMT

I rarely go by the size. I go by the measurements.

Re: Sizing - Opinions please (Size Medium)

Peaches McPhee — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 18:05:03 GMT

I find the sizing all over the place. Sometimes I can do a M, sometimes I can do a L, and I often puzzle over which is best.

Re: Sizing - Opinions please (Size Medium)

Xivambala — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 18:23:16 GMT

I feel it's best to use the QVC garment measurement table as a guide in conjunction with measurements from a similar item you already have at home.

Re: Sizing - Opinions please (Size Medium)

Kachina624 — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 18:24:07 GMT

I find D&C sizing to be extremely consistent. I always order the same size top; they always fit. Pants also consistent but due to varying amounts of stretch, they vary more than tops.

Re: Sizing - Opinions please (Size Medium)

Still Raining — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 18:43:11 GMT

QVC sizing does run big, but a part of the problem is that they group sizes, like 4-6. That is a cheap way out and they do it all over, but it just means that it actually fits no one.

Re: Sizing - Opinions please (Size Medium)

SilleeMee — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 19:38:07 GMT

If you go according to tag size then you'll most likely get a garment which is too big for you. In other words, Q is vanity sized. But if you go by the garment measurement charts then you might get one to fit you, that is if that chart is true to size.

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noodleann — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 19:59:03 GMT

II always consult the table that's usually provided via a link at the end of the listing, or sometimes as an image in the listing illustrations. I would never buy a garment on QVC without doing this because not only do measurements differ maker to maker, but even the same maker may have somewhat different sizing for different garments, depending on cut. The table I'm referring to has specs for each size of the garment, including things like bust, hip, waist, sleeve length, garment length and how it's measured, inseam, and far more detailed figures. I've never received anything from QVC that differed meaningfully from their numbers.

Re: Sizing - Opinions please (Size Medium)

Mz iMac — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 20:28:29 GMT

@tarsmom

Q including D&C uses vanity sizing.

B&M stores I am a medium - size 9/10

D&C size - XXS = I have not been that size since I was a fetus.

Re: Sizing - Opinions please (Size Medium)

willdob3 — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 20:36:56 GMT

@tarsmom wrote:
What do you think of QVC's sizing?

I bought a Denim & Co. coat and it's a trifle big in Size M. I fear if I bought a Small it would be too small.

I just bought a fleece zip jacket in black because it was a great deal (also Denim & Co) and it's roomy but I will keep it.

Do you feel the sizes run a little big? (other Mediums at the department store always run either true-to-size or even a tiny bit fitted).

Thanks everyone!

@tarsmom

The don’t really “run” any way.

I can’t imagine ever going by the size alone. For every single piece of clothing, whichout exception, I check the garment measurements. That is how I select the size I want. I don’t necessarily want he clothes to fit as tight or loose as they would if I picked a size and ordered based on their suggestion.

Re: Sizing - Opinions please (Size Medium)

Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 22:42:49 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
If you go according to tag size then you'll most likely get a garment which is too big for you. In other words, Q is vanity sized. But if you go by the garment measurement charts then you might get one to fit you, that is if that chart is true to size.

@SilleeMee

I also would never go by the size ... only the measurements guide. They can vary, and let's not forget the Fitted, Semi-fitted and Relaxed variable. Plus, we often have preferences with how we like certain garments to fit.

Vanity sizing isn't unique to QVC. Years ago, I had several St John Knit suits. My regular size was 8, but the St John suits at size 4 were a perfect fit. Size 8 was much too large.

Re: Sizing - Opinions please (Size Medium)

bonnielu — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 22:46:14 GMT

Hit or miss for me. But I always hope that in the case of a jacket or coat that there will be enoiugh room since it usually goes over something. So far no problem.