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Size small??

LexaMom — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:11:19 GMT

I have worn size small for most of my adult life (am 66 now). Size small used to be 6-8. I am an 8. Why are smalls so tight on me now? Seems that small is a 4-6 now. I know a number doesn't really matter but I wonder why it changed. Mediums are a little big on me. And I'm having to return things.

Re: Size small??

dex — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:27:30 GMT

I think that as you get older while your weight is the same your body isn't.If the styles are more fitted then that might be the problem.

Re: Size small??

JavaQueen — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:55:22 GMT

I agree with Whatnow. Changing body composition is part of the problem. Sometimes you just can't fit the clothes that are out there.

However, I will tell you that Q sizing isn't as consistent as it used to be. They do more "vanity" sizing and it's a trend that was begun by U.S. companies long ago

. Why is it that I wear a 10/12 as I did in 1990? I assure that I must weigh15-20 pounds heavier now than I did. Plus, there's no real agreement over what consitiutes a small or medium.

So it's not all you. Most of us are right there with you!

Re: Size small??

1jenniferjuniper — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:38:14 GMT

@JavaQueen wrote:
I agree with Whatnow. Changing body composition is part of the problem. Sometimes you just can't fit the clothes that are out there.
However, I will tell you that Q sizing isn't as consistent as it used to be. They do more "vanity" sizing and it's a trend that was begun by U.S. companies long ago

. Why is it that I wear a 10/12 as I did in 1990? I assure that I must way 15-20 pounds heavier now than I did. Plus, there's not real agreement over what consitiutes a small or medium.
So it's not all you. Most of us are right there with you!

It depends on the manufacturer.........

Re: Size small??

chrystaltree — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 20:20:41 GMT

I suppose it depends on where you are shopping and what brand. My daughter, my sister and a couple of nieces are all "department store" size smalls and they wear a 4 or a 6. My daughter plans to go into baby making mode soon and her doc advised her to gain 10 pounds since she was under her ideal weight. 8-10 is usually a medium. It's been that way as long as I can remember.

Re: Size small??

LexaMom — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 20:39:19 GMT

But I can buy size 8's and they fit me perfectly.

Re: Size small??

LexaMom — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 20:51:29 GMT

Here is an older size chart:

http://jkhgroup.com/sizingchartwomens1CC.jpg

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wilma — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:30:17 GMT

I have noticed the same thing whether it be the Q or other stores. I was always a small or xsmall, but I usually buy mediums in tops now. My weight has gone up a bit with menopause, but it also has redistrubuted to other places. I had to go up a bra size too. Getting older is just grand!

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ROMARY — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:50:54 GMT

Sometimes in stores, I hold up a Small or Medium item, and it looks like a child's size. I've bought several Large items, which look like a Small or small-ish Medium. Leggings are the worst. I go to the Large/ X-Large racks for leggings. I don't like leggings/pants that are tight. I like comfort, no matter what size it happens to be.