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[Its Me LuLuBelle2]

When you go shopping and buy a 5 lb. bag of sugar, it's 5 lbs.

When you go shopping and buy a 5 lb. sack of flour, it's 5 lbs.

When you go shopping and buy a size 6 ring, it's a size 6.

When you go shopping and buy a size 10 dress it can fit anywhere from a size 6 to a size 14.  Why is it that ALL manufacturers can't standardize sizes and a size 10 is ALWAYS a size 10?  

I loathe clothes shopping.  And worse yet, I hate trying clothes on.  Forget shopping on-line.  You have to get out the measuring tape and see how in between sizes (and out of shape you apparently are) to shop various manufacturers and their own size charts.  So I figure it out to the best of my ability, order an item (to the closest of my out of shape measurements), receive said item, stand in front of the mirror, and don't know if I should laugh or cry, and then send said item back.  

Don't even get me started on Chicos and that whole silly 0-4 sizing thing.

Any of my sisters out there with me?

[GCR18]

Hahaha.  So true.  I mastered the ordering online size issue. 

[OKPrincess]

Since my body has changed in the last couple of years, things dont fit me like before. Therefore I try on most things before buying.

[Mom2Dogs]

True....and I order very little on line...I must try on first.

[Dusty1]

I totally agree.

I understand that different styles will fit differently. That makes sense. 

But, sizes do not need to be so all over the place.

And, shoes. Why isn't a size 8 a size 8? Don't tell me that they run small or run large. If they run small they are a size 7! Just put a 7 on them.

And, my sister in law needed a belt. She was a size 10/12. An extra large women's belt was too small! That is BS. 

I dress simply, but I am fat. Luckily I know my size on QVC & if I pick the right style I can choose pretty well.

I pay more than in a store. I have to pay to ship it & return it, if necessary. But, I don't have to go & try on clothes.

[Mominohio]

I'm right there with you sister!

I hate clothes shopping and always have.

I buy a lot at one time and then don't shop for years at a time.

I never buy clothing or shoes online, and don't understand how anyone does. I need to try things on. 

Did I mention I hate clothes shopping?

[handygal2]

This is a rhetorical question, but why is it that men's clothing sizes are standardized, but not women's?? 

[Kalli]

Maybe it’s because some clothing manufacturers use vanity sizing.  So each designer has their own sizing system. 😡

[lovesrecess]

I order all my tops from Chicos; so much better quality and half the price of QVC when they have a sale.....can return to the local store if I want. I like the sizing there.

[Its Me LuLuBelle2]

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@handygal2 wrote:

This is a rhetorical question, but why is it that men's clothing sizes are sis is a rhetorical question, but why is it that men's clothing sizes are standardized, but not women's?? 

@handygal2, exactly.  I think @Kalli hit the nail on the head with "vanity" sizing.  Hence, Chicos size 000-4, as ridiculous as that is. 

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