Fashion

[Danielle46]

When I have to size up or down, I feel the garment is not properly made.  If, for instance it is tight in the arms or waist etc, that is what botters me and I usually won't size up or down.   If the overall piece runs large or small then I'm ok with sizing up or down.  Don't know if this makes sense.

[ROMARY]

When browsing around in regular (local) stores, I walk around, holding up the garment.  I don't care what the size says.  I like comfort, so I choose the items that look as though they will fit and also feel comfortable.  I'm usually right.  I rarely use dressing rooms unless I have a lot of time to spend.  I shop local, so returning something that is too snug (not very often) isn't a problem.  It sure is handy to be able to shop local. 

[Cumbercookie13]

When you wear a 3X, you can't size up when retailers don't offer anything bigger. So if something I know runs small or it looks small, I don't buy it. There are times when I do have to go down a size. It doesn't really bother me, but the inconsistency is frustrating. 

[Trudey]

I don't mind sizing up, but I dislike the inconsistencies among different clothing lines.  I have broad shoulder and narrow hips, so I often have to size up in tops to get a comfortable fit.  I rarely buy dresses because I have difficulty finding one that fits me properly.  I do agree that vanity sizing has gotten out of hand.  I no longer know what size I would really wear if things weren't being made larger.  My mother and her sister had a thing about sizes.  They cut the size tags out of every piece of clothing they owned...and they were always thin.

[jaxs mom]

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@Cumbercookie13 wrote:

When you wear a 3X, you can't size up when retailers don't offer anything bigger. So if something I know runs small or it looks small, I don't buy it. There are times when I do have to go down a size. It doesn't really bother me, but the inconsistency is frustrating. 

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That's my problem with shoes. I generally wear an 11. 

[TX-starlight]

What irritates me is when the sizing is OFF anyway. When I used to shop Dress Barn, I had to size up at least 2 sizes in everything. That was the only place whose sizing was completely off for me. QVC has inconsistent sizing, but think that has to do with the designer & where it is made. I have never seen so many complaints as Susan Graver gets on the fit of her garments. 

[Happiness Is Inside JOB]

It USED to bother me, but NOW, I understand that different vendors size different ways.  A 16 in one item can be a size 22 in Gili.  Just cut out the size tag so you are NEVER reminded again.  "wink"