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Why do people lie about their clothing size?

hoosieroriginal — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 17:55:47 GMT

I was watching FabLife. They had a woman on there that had lost over 100 pounds and was now a size 14, having problems finding jeans to fit her properly. She looked like a 14 to me. In chimes Lauren from FabLife saying "I'm a 14 too and have difficulty finding jeans too". Joe Zee shot her a look. It was clear from the two women standing next to each other they were far from the same size. Why do women do this? Lauren admitted she has lost a lot of weight over the years, be should proud of that and not lie about her size. I personally think Lauren looks fabulous for her size - she always dresses so nice for a plus sized woman.

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Preds — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:03:29 GMT

Sometimes it depends on where you purchase your clothes. I wear, small, med, or large. Size 4 thru size 10. Amazes me every time I try to shop. At least my ring size and shoe size stay the same.

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HappyDaze — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:06:50 GMT

Well, sometimes they do it to make themseves feel better. Same with so many women saying they look 40 when they are 60 or 70.

But the other thing is, sometimes size as a number can be deceiving. It isn't just about the size of a woman but her shape. Also, sizing of various brands are different. I know my mom is a size 10 normally but depending on what brand, she may be an 8 or she may be a 12!

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Wackers3 — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:08:35 GMT

I've never really undertood why either. And not just larger size people do it - I am always amazed when someone who is a size small or size 6 feels the need to claim they are an XS, XXS or a size 2 or 4. No matter what the true size is, some never feel content within themselves to admit the reality. I admire those who always state their actual size, no matter what it is - they are obviously comfortable within their own skin which is always admirable.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:47:01 GMT

I think women lie about their size because of the 'body shaming' and the stereotyping that goes with it, that goes on in our society.

If you're overweight, you're fat, lazy, don't care about yourself, have no self control, etc.

If you're skinny (like me) then you must have body dysmorphic disorder, anorexia, bulimia or some other 'mental illness'.

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Sooner — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:17:37 GMT

Because like how much money they make and who they vote for, it's nobody else's beeswax!

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HappyDaze — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:17:41 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
I think women lie about their size because of the 'body shaming' and the stereotyping that goes with it, that goes on in our society.

If your overweight, you're fat, lazy, don't care about yourself, have no self control, etc.

If your skinny (like me) then you must have body dysmorphic disorder, anorexia, bulimia or some other 'mental illness'.

I don't get that so much as I get "wow you are lucky". Um no, I am not "lucky", I work my butt off in the gym and eat healthy (for the most part). It is not luck but hard work and discipline.

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Ms X — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:19:01 GMT

It can get very confusing when hosts selling an item lie. One time Helen Keaney claimed she was wearing a size small sweater. Anyone who's seen her knows she is very busty and not skinny. I didn't know what to think in terms of what size I should buy.

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151949 — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:19:36 GMT

@Wackers3 wrote:
I've never really undertood why either. And not just larger size people do it - I am always amazed when someone who is a size small or size 6 feels the need to claim they are an XS, XXS or a size 2 or 4. No matter what the true size is, some never feel content within themselves to admit the reality. I admire those who always state their actual size, no matter what it is - they are obviously comfortable within their own skin which is always admirable.

I have a friend who has anorexia and is undergoing therapy for it and doing very well. She is 5'3" and weighs 98 pounds so you know she is tiny and thin but she wears a size 6 ands tells people all the time she wears a 2 - 4. I don't understand why. She & I clothes shop all the time and I know for a fact she always gets a 6.Mystery to me.

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HappyDaze — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:31:19 GMT

@151949 wrote:
@Wackers3 wrote:
I've never really undertood why either. And not just larger size people do it - I am always amazed when someone who is a size small or size 6 feels the need to claim they are an XS, XXS or a size 2 or 4. No matter what the true size is, some never feel content within themselves to admit the reality. I admire those who always state their actual size, no matter what it is - they are obviously comfortable within their own skin which is always admirable.
I have a friend who has anorexia and is undergoing therapy for it and doing very well. She is 5'3" and weighs 98 pounds so you know she is tiny and thin but she wears a size 6 ands tells people all the time she wears a 2 - 4. I don't understand why. She & I clothes shop all the time and I know for a fact she always gets a 6.Mystery to me.

That is actually not unusual for someone with an eating disorder, especially one who is going through therapy- the reality and their perception of it don't always match up.

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GCR18 — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:37:01 GMT

Same reason women lie about their age. The number they say sounds better than reality.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:44:02 GMT

@151949 wrote:
@Wackers3 wrote:
I've never really undertood why either. And not just larger size people do it - I am always amazed when someone who is a size small or size 6 feels the need to claim they are an XS, XXS or a size 2 or 4. No matter what the true size is, some never feel content within themselves to admit the reality. I admire those who always state their actual size, no matter what it is - they are obviously comfortable within their own skin which is always admirable.
I have a friend who has anorexia and is undergoing therapy for it and doing very well. She is 5'3" and weighs 98 pounds so you know she is tiny and thin but she wears a size 6 ands tells people all the time she wears a 2 - 4. I don't understand why. She & I clothes shop all the time and I know for a fact she always gets a 6.Mystery to me.

@151949

I'm not doubting your post at all, but I wonder if she's being honest about her weight being 98 lbs., if she wears a size 6?

I suddenly lost over 20 lbs, about 1.5 years ago, for no explainable reason. I wasn't dieting or going to the gym (working in my yards is my exercise!) and I spent a year of medical tests looking for a reason and none was found.

I do eat when I'm hungry, but I did seem to lose my taste for meat, except a great hamburger, now and then, LOL! But maybe limiting red meat had something to do with it, I don't know.

I do eat a lot of seafood and veggies though, LOL! I can make a meal just out of veggies!

But, DH is a 'meat & taters' guy, so I'm still cooking meat for every meal for him, I just don't eat it, I eat the sides.

I'm 5'3", weigh 105-110 and I wear a size 2 in misses or a size 3 in juniors.

I wish the best for your friend in beating her anorexia and send positive, healing thoughts for her recovery!

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ECBG — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:49:10 GMT

@HappyDaze wrote:
@151949 wrote:
@Wackers3 wrote:
I've never really undertood why either. And not just larger size people do it - I am always amazed when someone who is a size small or size 6 feels the need to claim they are an XS, XXS or a size 2 or 4. No matter what the true size is, some never feel content within themselves to admit the reality. I admire those who always state their actual size, no matter what it is - they are obviously comfortable within their own skin which is always admirable.
I have a friend who has anorexia and is undergoing therapy for it and doing very well. She is 5'3" and weighs 98 pounds so you know she is tiny and thin but she wears a size 6 ands tells people all the time she wears a 2 - 4. I don't understand why. She & I clothes shop all the time and I know for a fact she always gets a 6.Mystery to me.
That is actually not unusual for someone with an eating disorder, especially one who is going through therapy- the reality and their perception of it don't always match up.

@HappyDaze*******Her self description of being so small is part of that illness because she still sees her actual size as "large".

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Nonametoday — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:49:30 GMT

Lie is a pretty strong word to use in proper company. Misrepresent might have been more civil.

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millieshops — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:51:29 GMT

I think people lie about their clothing size for the same reasons they lie about their ages or the size of their bank accounts or even the size of the fish they just caught --it fills some need they have.

But as for clothing sizes, people do wear many different sizes all at the same time, even within the same brand depending upon cut, fabric, color, etc. I just came from Nordstrom where I tried on 3 different NYDJ's, all the same size but I liked the fit of only one. Sadly, that came only in a color of denim that I already have in several other styles -not spending 100+ for that today.

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LilacTree — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:59:07 GMT

What clothing size? Any clothing I buy ranges up to four sizes, depending upon the vendor, the type of clothing, etc. I don't buy anything without checking out the measurements, and even then there's a good chance it won't fit.

Especially underwear and bras. I'm 38-30-38, and I buy a 2X sometimes because I can't tolerate anything tight. I can't imagine how any woman who is really that size can find anything that fits.

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Noel7 — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:57:50 GMT

Why?

Probably because there are so many around always judging how other women look and trying to find fault with them.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 19:00:04 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
Because like how much money they make and who they vote for, it's nobody else's beeswax!

In which case they should not even talk about it, rather than to bother offering a lie.

Just because someone asks you a question doesn't mean you have to answer it.

I have no problem telling someone that, "I prefer not to discuss________(fill in the blank)", rather than lie.

But that's just me......

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Lucky Charm — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 19:32:57 GMT

What kills me is.....some people lose 10 (ten) pounds and go down two sizes or more! I know that to be quite true.

I lost over 20 lbs and could still wear the same size clothing (wasn't hanging off me).

Go figure!

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songbird — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 19:35:04 GMT

Saying I'm a size 14 sounds better then saying I weigh 165 lbs.