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Question about Sizing

beach-mom — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:01:05 GMT

I have never ordered anything by Linea. Can you please tell me if the items are QVC-sized or regular? If you also have anything from Isaac that would help me decide! TIA!

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JustJazzmom — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:02:34 GMT

Look at the individual garment measurements or what are called the 'click here' measurements to determine what to purchase.

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depglass — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:05:47 GMT

Just my personal experience, but I find Linea larger than store sizes, but slight smaller than Mizrahi sizes. All QVC lines I have ever ordered are larger than store sizes.

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Marlyn1 — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:13:01 GMT

It would help to know what your interested in, because the sizing of Linea is pretty consistent, but the Linea Leisure jackets run a little smaller than usual.

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millieshops — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:14:28 GMT

And I'm thinking no one's sizes are consistent. I just pulled 3 linen blouses out of my summer closet (it's summer here in SE FL). All 3 are Hot Cotton from a few years ago. I think they came from Lord and Taylor. One is too big, one is almost small, and one is just right - sort of like Goldilocks and the porridge. By the way - all 3 are marked the same size and have the same style number - I checked that, too.

How we're supposed to buy anything long-distance I really do't know, and I intend to be a brick and mortar clothes shopper as much as possible for as long as possible.

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Kathlen — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:15:02 GMT

I have wide shoulders, and I've tried both brands, and both are cut too narrow through the shoulders. Going up a size doesn't work with my body shape.

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wildcat fan — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:17:45 GMT

On 4/4/2015 JustJazzmom said:
Look at the individual garment measurements or what are called the 'click here' measurements to determine what to purchase.

This is what I do. I've ordered small and medium Linea clothing--size depends on the garment.

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beach-mom — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:18:53 GMT

Thanks ladies! I'm interested in the sweater A265576. If I go according to the sizing chart, as I've done many times in the past, quite often the item is too large. I'm right on the border. I stay true to size in Issac's tops; I don't like things tight and I have plenty of room. If I order a top from Denim and Co, I go down.

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2E — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:23:14 GMT

Welcome, beach-mom! Linea is a wonderful, well-made line that works beautifully for women of many different sizes, shapes, and lifestyles. Fair warning, it can be addictive!

JustJazzmom is right about looking at the "click here" measurements to help you decide which size to order. I have a number of Isaac pieces, too, and, in general, I order a Medium in Isaac and a Small in Linea. I prefer a bit of drape in my clothes, and I find the Linea fit to be a bit more "elegant" than the Isaac fit. We're all different in how we like our clothes to fit, and the "click here" measurements are your best guide to getting the look you want.

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JustJazzmom — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 17:35:07 GMT

On 4/4/2015 beach-mom said:
Thanks ladies! I'm interested in the sweater A265576. If I go according to the sizing chart, as I've done many times in the past, quite often the item is too large. I'm right on the border. I stay true to size in Issac's tops; I don't like things tight and I have plenty of room. If I order a top from Denim and Co, I go down.

I have asked Louis on his Ask Louis section about the sizing on this particular garment; I asked on a thread about the striped sweaters here why the chest for a Small is 39" and the sweep or bottom edge of the garment is 34"? I thought is should be in the 40's or close to 39". Awaiting a response from Louis. I wear a 36C bra for reference re: ease of garment.

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crdlb — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 19:25:49 GMT

On 4/4/2015 JustJazzmom said:
On 4/4/2015 beach-mom said:
Thanks ladies! I'm interested in the sweater A265576. If I go according to the sizing chart, as I've done many times in the past, quite often the item is too large. I'm right on the border. I stay true to size in Issac's tops; I don't like things tight and I have plenty of room. If I order a top from Denim and Co, I go down.

I have asked Louis on his Ask Louis section about the sizing on this particular garment; I asked on a thread about the striped sweaters here why the chest for a Small is 39" and the sweep or bottom edge of the garment is 34"? I thought is should be in the 40's or close to 39". Awaiting a response from Louis. I wear a 36C bra for reference re: ease of garment.

The bottom of the sweater is ribbed, so that's why the sweep looks smaller.

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granddi — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 19:46:37 GMT

I am a size 10 in Talbots, 1 in Chico's, Sm bottom and Med top in Eileen Fisher. Most of the time medium tops in Linea work for me. I have never had success with his bottoms. Hope that helps.

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Barbara in Virginia — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 20:26:32 GMT

Louis allows more drape to his designs than many others do. But they are cut in such a way that they are not boxy. They have a shape.

Except in very, very rare cases I order my normal Linea Medium. I like drape in my clothes and am not a fan of a fitted look in a garment that is not designed to be fitted! Or is not designed to be a "stretch to fit" kind of garment.

That is my take on Linea sizing, although others like their garments more fitted.

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little miss sunshine — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 21:38:05 GMT

I read the reviews also the click here measurements. Most of the times I'm ok. I've been lucky with the Linea line. Not so with others. I find the reviews very helpful. The one item I won't buy is shoes. I rather take a chance at Zappos where there are lots of reviews and shipping both ways is free. With the high price of s&H I'm careful. I really have to love something to be willing to spend the extra money on S&H. As for Linea, I watch the video presentation to help me decide.

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lavendar — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 02:30:10 GMT

How are you built. The Linea ladies will help you if you ask questions about a certain item on the forum.

Also, Louis has his own blog and he will help as much as he can. E.g. I was going to go down on the Poet's shirt because the measurements allowed me to, but he said he liked it the regular size. My size S fits perfectly; a smaller size would have been too tight in my generous chest (36 C.) Also I got help on the board.

I've only bought four items from Isaac and took a S in them. However I had to return a Isaac coat because the S was really small.

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beach-mom — Mon, 27 Apr 2015 21:36:00 GMT

I just want to thank you ladies for all of your advice. I LOVE my French sailor sweaters! I got the navy and the red and have worn both. They're SO soft and comfortable. I also ended up ordering a navy and green cardigan. I'm one size on top and another on the bottom. Because I'm "hippy," sweaters that are fine on the bottom are often huge on top. I went with my "hip measurement" size for these and I'm glad I did. They have plenty of room, but because of the style they don't look really too big all over. Now I have an idea what to do. I'm sure I'll be ordering more Linea in the future!