Fashion

[sidsmom]

I remember when the Q took pride w/ no matter who the manufacturer, the measurements would be universal. I haven't ordered any clothing in quite some time due to this...you never know what you're getting. And with leggings...there's no room for error! Depends on the manufacturer...and how I feel that day...and what I ate last night!! =

[willdob3]

By definition, leggings are supposed to be tight/close-fitting. They are for those who like the spray-painted on look and those who work with machinery & fear getting clothes caught in moving parts.

If they are literally loose they are a size or two bigger than meant to be. Also, leggings that have tons of stretch to them will fit skintight but not feel uncomfortably tight.

[Kathlen]

On 3/24/2014 sidsmom said:

I remember when the Q took pride w/ no matter who the manufacturer, the measurements would be universal. I haven't ordered any clothing in quite some time due to this...you never know what you're getting. And with leggings...there's no room for error! Depends on the manufacturer...and how I feel that day...and what I ate last night!! =

You have to take the fabric and garment style into consideration. Some styles are designed to fit closer to the body than others. Some fabrics are stretchy and therefore you don't need as much wearing ease.

There are too many variables. That's why it's important to compare your body measurements with the garment measurements.

If you don't understand wearing ease, take something out of your closet that fits the way you like. Measure it and then compare those measurements to the "click here" garment measurements.

[willdob3]

On 3/24/2014 Kathleen said:

On 3/24/2014 sidsmom said:

I remember when the Q took pride w/ no matter who the manufacturer, the measurements would be universal. I haven't ordered any clothing in quite some time due to this...you never know what you're getting. And with leggings...there's no room for error! Depends on the manufacturer...and how I feel that day...and what I ate last night!! =

You have to take the fabric and garment style into consideration. Some styles are designed to fit closer to the body than others. Some fabrics are stretchy and therefore you don't need as much wearing ease.

There are too many variables. That's why it's important to compare your body measurements with the garment measurements.

If you don't understand wearing ease, take something out of your closet that fits the way you like. Measure it and then compare those measurements to the "click here" garment measurements.

I agree, Kathleen. And QVC lists not only measurements for the size, but also the garment measurements so we can adjust the size if we want a closer or more loose fit.

[corita]

On 3/24/2014 willdob3 said:

On 3/24/2014 Kathleen said:

On 3/24/2014 sidsmom said:

I remember when the Q took pride w/ no matter who the manufacturer, the measurements would be universal. I haven't ordered any clothing in quite some time due to this...you never know what you're getting. And with leggings...there's no room for error! Depends on the manufacturer...and how I feel that day...and what I ate last night!! =

You have to take the fabric and garment style into consideration. Some styles are designed to fit closer to the body than others. Some fabrics are stretchy and therefore you don't need as much wearing ease.

There are too many variables. That's why it's important to compare your body measurements with the garment measurements.

If you don't understand wearing ease, take something out of your closet that fits the way you like. Measure it and then compare those measurements to the "click here" garment measurements.

I agree, Kathleen. And QVC lists not only measurements for the size, but also the garment measurements so we can adjust the size if we want a closer or more loose fit.

The problem is that so often the posted measurements are so off! I have received garments, which I have measured, and the numbers do not equal the posted Q measurement numbers. Can order two of the exact same garment (size, fabric, cut) and they do not fit my body the same...there are many inconsistencies.

[151949]

On 3/24/2014 Kathleen said:

According to the size chart, a 3X hip ranges from 55" to 57".

So - if you are at the bottom of the range, a 4" negative ease isn't unheard of for something in a stretchy knit.

If you are at the top of the range - it's obviously not the best choice for you.

so you buy clothing that is 4 to 6 " smaller than your actual hips are and STRETCH them over your body and think that looks good ? holy cow!!!!

[ChynnaBlue]

On 3/24/2014 brii said:

Aren't leggings supposed to be "skin tight"?

Those measurements are all over the place. Yikes.

Yes. I've always viewed leggings as "thick tights" and have since the 80s. Anything that's not tight to the leg is, to me, not a legging. I don't want my jeans that tight, but that's why they're not leggings, they're jeans. Same with trousers, sweats, etc. (And don't even talk to me about "jeggings" because that's just ridiculous.)

[151949]

On 3/24/2014 Kathleen said:

On 3/24/2014 sidsmom said:

I remember when the Q took pride w/ no matter who the manufacturer, the measurements would be universal. I haven't ordered any clothing in quite some time due to this...you never know what you're getting. And with leggings...there's no room for error! Depends on the manufacturer...and how I feel that day...and what I ate last night!! =

You have to take the fabric and garment style into consideration. Some styles are designed to fit closer to the body than others. Some fabrics are stretchy and therefore you don't need as much wearing ease.

There are too many variables. That's why it's important to compare your body measurements with the garment measurements.

If you don't understand wearing ease, take something out of your closet that fits the way you like. Measure it and then compare those measurements to the "click here" garment measurements.

I sew - i perfectly understand wearing ease - and it is supposed to be 3 to 4 inches LARGER than your body measurement and not 4 to6 inches smaller than your actual body measurement.

[sidsmom]

On 3/24/2014 Kathleen said:

On 3/24/2014 sidsmom said:

I remember when the Q took pride w/ no matter who the manufacturer, the measurements would be universal. I haven't ordered any clothing in quite some time due to this...you never know what you're getting. And with leggings...there's no room for error! Depends on the manufacturer...and how I feel that day...and what I ate last night!! =

Some fabrics are stretchy and therefore you don't need as much wearing ease.

Yes, I agree some fabrics are more opaque than others, but "stretch" in synonymous with lyrca and/or spandex which are thinner fabrics in nature....withholding any Spanx or compression garment. I think it all boils down to "Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should". If your body is getting close to the limit, there will be see-thru. Yikes. And that's never a good look. A sight you can't unsee!!!

[Kathlen]

On 3/24/2014 happy housewife said:

On 3/24/2014 Kathleen said:

On 3/24/2014 sidsmom said:

I remember when the Q took pride w/ no matter who the manufacturer, the measurements would be universal. I haven't ordered any clothing in quite some time due to this...you never know what you're getting. And with leggings...there's no room for error! Depends on the manufacturer...and how I feel that day...and what I ate last night!! =

You have to take the fabric and garment style into consideration. Some styles are designed to fit closer to the body than others. Some fabrics are stretchy and therefore you don't need as much wearing ease.

There are too many variables. That's why it's important to compare your body measurements with the garment measurements.

If you don't understand wearing ease, take something out of your closet that fits the way you like. Measure it and then compare those measurements to the "click here" garment measurements.

I sew - i perfectly understand wearing ease - and it is supposed to be 3 to 4 inches LARGER than your body measurement and not 4 to6 inches smaller than your actual body measurement.

Except for knits ... negative ease is common. Woven fabrics - positive ease.

A garment can be made with positive ease (larger than the body) or with negative ease (smaller than the body). The ideal amount of ease for a particular garment is influenced by the garment style, the characteristics of the fabric, the ebb and flow of fashion trends and your personal preference. From Twist Collective.