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Wonder Why Nothing Fits That You Buy online?

SeaMaiden — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 22:24:00 GMT

It is not your fault!

Women's sizing is more disparate than ever before. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Style/womens-sizing-disparate-studies-show/story?id=67776050&cid=social_fb_abcn&fbclid=IwAR0u6hK5lZj_y7DTFeurLnmQXBtCJOsKN6X7sqR5fB6aPLDA8bvo9AfP3bI

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 22:34:55 GMT

Even with carefully checking the measurements, as well as the fitted/semi-fitted/relaxed description, I've still had a couple misses with sizing. With the return charges, at this point, it's just beyond annoying.

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ALRATIBA — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 22:47:03 GMT

I rarely have a fit issue.

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BirkiLady — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 23:00:25 GMT

I seldom buy from QVC (if that's your complaint), but the items I purchase elsewhere are true to size when checking with the measurements listed. Seldom have returns (if ever) been necessary to LL Bean, WoolOvers, Neiman Marcus, Overland, Birkenstock, etc.

I just purchased a 100% wool coat from Pendleton in December and was concerned about the fit of such an item. The sleeves are too long, but my tailor will take care of those. The coat is beyond my expectations. I've worn Pendleton outerwear for decades, but always purchased coats, jackets and capes from Dillard's. This was a first on-line purchase of a hip-length coat and may not be my last!

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sunshine45 — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 23:15:04 GMT

i purchase the vast majority of my wardrobe items online and i rarely have issues. i know which companies and brands and styles tend to work for me. it helps avoid returns and return fees.

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cherry — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:35:10 GMT

Most of my things fit just fine. At Q and H I use the garment measurements. At Talbot's I use the sizing chart ,and read the reviews. More of Talbot's things seem to run small, than run large. Sometimes I size up, when everyone complains about things being snug

I think some people are just harder to fit . They might fall in between 2 sizes or have a hard figure to fit properly. If I had that problem I would go to brick and mortar stores until I got used to their sizes.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 01:03:10 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
I rarely have a fit issue.

@ALRATIBA. Me too. I always carefully check the garment measurements before ordering and rarely have to return anything. I find sizing to be very consistant and rarely have to vary from my usual size.

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Andreatoo — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 01:53:26 GMT

Given the disparity in body mass between the hosts that all swear they are an extra extra small I tend to think the spandex addition to everything cures most sizing issues! But that's tops.

Pants and jeans are traditionally harder to fit although I personally don't have a problem

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TY — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 03:01:08 GMT

Fit issues which cause me to return online purchases is why I no longer buy clothes online. Especially in Canada returns cost money to ship back. And as a baby boomer, my body shape changed with menopause...who knew this was going to happen?

I can think of private label fashion lines owned by Macy's and while the fit is supposed to be the same, my experience buying both the INC International Concepts clothes and the Style & Co clothes, the INC runs a full size smaller than Style & Co. I'm an XL in Style & Co top and a 0X or 1X in INC International Concepts. Hudson's Bay sells these lines and doesn't bother to bring in the 0X size that Macy's has. In Style & Co jeans, I usually wear a 14 or 16 or a 14W. In INC International Concepts my various black ponte di roma skinny pants are a size 16.

The last INC International Concepts top in a 1X I bought online looked like other ones that I already owned and were bought in a bricks and mortar store, but it was riding up and fit shorter than my other tops. Why? Because the brand cheaped out and hemmed the front top and the front lining hems together instead of hemming them separately like they used to do, thus the top doesn't hang properly like it used to. I would have realized this had the top been sold in stores, but it was never in the Hudson's Bay store I visit.

Edited to add that I no longer buy shoes online either. I never get a good fit when I buy shoes online and have had to return them due to fit issues.

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sunshine 919 — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 03:37:16 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
i purchase the vast majority of my wardrobe items online and i rarely have issues. i know which companies and brands and styles tend to work for me. it helps avoid returns and return fees.

Yes I stick with what I know. I order One World because I know what size to get, this comes from trial and error. Going by the charts can mess you up sometimes. I rarely try new vendors. Kate and Mallory, OSO casual, and Indigo Thread I know what size to order. Trying new vendors can be exhausting lol. Oh, I have ordered Iman's maxi dresses hers seem to be true to size. Good luck

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bonnielu — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 03:41:39 GMT

I buy online and don't have any issues. I am very careful and look to see the country and or the manufacturer. I have been very lucky. I cannot find anything that fits in stores near me. They are closing down mostly and they don't have many petite sizes.

I am a Costco and Walmart shopper for clothes if I care to walk into a store. Great prices, great look and pretty good quality at awesome price points.

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GCR18 — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 03:58:22 GMT

I have no sizing issues online. I know my ideal garment measurements and I don't waiver.

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Foxxee — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 07:18:59 GMT

That's good some have never had problems, but my experience has been similar to this article.

But, my problems have mostly been with QVC. I found years ago to stick with the same designers sold at other retailers, but that hasn't worked well for me at QVC.

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Pook — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:09:48 GMT

Very rarely do I have fit issues and I want a perfect fit. Size charts don't work for me but I check reviews to see if most find runs small, large or just right and it works for me. A few times I have had to exchange for a different size but then I know what size works for me in those brands.

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tototwo — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 12:43:01 GMT

I've found for me that I need to go into a store and try on garments before I buy them. And I wear the same size now that I've worn for 40+ years. I used to order from catalogs and QVC all the time. Never had any problems. In recent years, nothing I order from QVC fits me when I receive it. No, it's not my fault. I've found the 'click here' measurements on QVC to be off by inches. I had to return every item I received -- which got expensive! -- so I quit ordering clothes from QVC over a year ago.

If you're able to order clothing from QVC and it fits every time, you're lucky.

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BirkiLady — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:11:23 GMT

@tototwo Not to change the subject, but . . . how is your eye doing? Has the bubble gone away?

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Sunshine Kate — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:24:55 GMT

I have a problem ordering clothing and shoes. I can try on 3 pairs of jeans the exact same size, same brand and all three fit differently.

I have shoes in three different sizes in my closet.

Makes it difficult to shop online.

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songbird — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:29:13 GMT

Everything fits me. I have never any trouble getting in to any jean. Tops, skirts, dresses.....no problem! I buy online, my size and it fits. It helps that I'm not curvy and I'm thin.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:35:10 GMT

I can't relate to that. I am 16/18 and I buy most of my clothing online and I rarely have any size or fit problems. In fact, I shop online because I can get a good fit and because I have access to world of fashion that is in my size. I know how to use a tape measure, I know my exact measurements, I know what works for my body, I know how to use the size charts that online retailers provide and I understand that there are no standard sizes in women's clothing. I might wear a size 16 with one retailer but I can't just assume that I wear a 16 with every retailer. Also, my ego is not tied to my dress size. If I am shopping online and using my measurements, I get size 20. I buy the size 20. I don't care what the size tag says, I care about how the garment fits.

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tototwo — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:38:33 GMT

@BirkiLady Ha! well, we are changing the subject and maybe should talk elsewhere. Bubble is finally gone! Yay! Been thinking about you and your upcoming surgery. Please post an update.