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Have you ever???

Bonkers1 — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 15:22:49 GMT

Passed up a piece of clothing only because the size was 2 sizes larger than what you normally would wear - I have.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 15:35:15 GMT

I'm not sure I'm understanding you, @Bonkers1. I always pass on clothes that's two sizes too big. 🤷‍♀️

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Sooner — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 15:36:42 GMT

I buy clothes that are too large. I am not worried about what the size says. I like it and will use it I buy it.

I routinely buy coats a size or two larger. Good t-shirts to wear with pj bottoms, a beach coverup or a t-shirt dress a size or two big for summer on the patio!

Sweatshirts I mostly buy oversized.

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LindaSal — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 15:40:16 GMT

Depends on the piece of clothing. If I want something to wear with leggings I almost always size up so I'm sure it has a relaxed and long enough fit. Sometimes with coats too as I am a layer person.

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Carmie — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 15:51:00 GMT

I don't care what size the tag says. I'll buy any size that fits well.

Sometimes that tag could be two sizes smaller than my usual size and sometimes it could be two sizes larger.

I don't understand why anyone would care what the tag says.

While visiting China, I bought a silk robe in size xxxl. I was at the factory and they didn't have much to choose from in that size.

In America, I would wear a Medium or size 10.

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San Antonio Gal — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 15:54:31 GMT

I only buy clothing that fits me. I would never buy clothing that is too large for me to wear.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 16:00:10 GMT

Years ago, I was browsing and came across a top in a fabulous color. Once I saw that it was way too big, I put it back. I wish I hadn't as it was a great price and I could've taken it in or something.

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TheWanderingOne — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 16:06:32 GMT

Most of the time I would pass up clothing that doesn't fit - either too big or too small.

I have purchased suits and blazers that were a bit too big because they were fantastic, high quality items that were on sale for 50% off or less. I had a great tailor who could easily alter them to fit me perfectly.

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rockygems123 — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 16:24:35 GMT

@Bonkers1

Are you saying you buy clothes that are oversize because you like a looser fit?

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chrystaltree — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 16:50:33 GMT

No. I don't care what the number on the tag says. I don't buy clothing based on the size. I buy based on FIT. I like to look good in my clothing and sometimes that means going up a size. Mostly in fitted clothes because I don't like squeezing into clothing. I've never had to go up two sizes, that's a lot. Conversely I occasionally go down a size depending on the fit of a garment.

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Bri369 — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 17:06:19 GMT

I don't buy oversized clothing. If I need to size up or down, I will. I wouldn't purposely buy something two sizes larger because I liked it just to wear around the house. I would feel sloppy.

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Still Raining — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 17:14:17 GMT

Never pay much attention to size, just fit.

A granddaughter and I went to a sporting store to check on sales and we both got a Nike sweatshirt. I sized up to a medium and she went up to a extra large. Teens seem to be going oversized these days.

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VanSleepy — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 17:22:13 GMT

I don't think she means buying something two sizes too big and baggy. She means if it fits well but the tag says 8 and you normally wear 4.

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 19:40:04 GMT

@VanSleepy wrote:
I don't think she means buying something two sizes too big and baggy. She means if it fits well but the tag says 8 and you normally wear 4.

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@VanSleepy

I think you're right.

Looking down at what I'm wearing right now .... I know they are each a different size... all purchased from different places.

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AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:08:53 GMT

I like a lot of things oversized so it depends on the clothing item. I like larger sweaters, sweatshirts, t-shirts, jackets, etc. If I were shopping for a dressier item, then, no I wouldn't buy something 2 sizes larger just because that was all that was available.