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[Tinkrbl44]

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@Bonkers1 wrote:

When shopping at a store for pants would you size up if your normal size is too tight?  For some reason I won't buy a larger size - vanity issues.

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@Bonkers1 

"For some reason" is why you're okay wearing clothes that don't fit properly and are probably uncomfortable?   

Seriously?

What about QVC sizing where their generously cut clothing with smaller numbers on the tags is to make people think they're a smaller size than they really are?  Do most women really think that the numbers on QVC garments are accurate? 

You need to keep one thing in mind ... with women's clothing, there's no universal sizing.  

Example:  If you take six pair of size 12 black slacks into a fitting room, experience tells us they won't all fit the same.  

There are countless style and manufacturers' sizing variances, and I doubt that will ever change.  We need to select what looks best on us.

Personally, I've found shoes to have the same variances.

I just checked my closet.  All the shoes I own fit well, and the sizes vary from 6 1/2 to size 9. 

It is what it is. 

[CoffeeNut]

Would you size up for a shirt if your normal size is too tight??       Same premise:

                  

[Icegoddess]

Even within the same brand, the sizing can be different.  I have 3 G by Giuliana skirts and they are 3 different sizes.  Luckily, I checked the garment measurements on that last skirt since it was way off, but it fits. It's not like people are looking to see what size you're wearing.  

When I go in a B&M store, I'll pull at least 2 sizes of anything I want to try on.  And, like @wilma mentioned, I have to buy my pants to fit my rear, not my waist and then have the waist taken in or weaer a belt.  

If you're hung up on size numbers, you probably wouldn't like sewing.  I wear a lot larger size in sewing patterns than I do in ready-made clothing.  

[lynnie61]

I always buy to fit me.  Most brands I buy, I normally will wear the same size.  No way, I can't manage in a pant that is ill fitting.  I want to look my best.  I bet I have three sizes of pants in my wardrobe with different brands.  It's all good.   

[Coastalcarolina]

Believe it or not, a size up can actually make you look slimmer.  Not to mention the comfort too. 

[lynnie61]

@KBEANS    Haha, I cut the size tag out most times, too.   Tops too, mainly because the tags bother my neck.  I love tagless tees and tops.  

[Sooner]

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@CoffeeNut wrote:

Would you size up for a shirt if your normal size is too tight??       Same premise:

                  

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@CoffeeNut WOW Just look at those muscles!   

[Bri369]

I buy what fits, no matter the size.  I'm usually pretty consistent though.  

I don't understand what it matters what size the pants are?  LOL

[NYCLatinaMe]

I wear any size that fits properly.  Sizing varies a lot.

[ROMARY]

Linnie:  I also love tagless tops and tees.

I've been reversing them for many years.

(Wearing the back side of the tee/top at my front side.)

Mainly because I like a higher neckline, and if I like a certain top/tee item, even though it's a V-neck, I just reverse the placement.