Numeric Sizing

Suzeecat · ‎05-05-2010

Do you like it? I am too intimidated to order by numeric size! I know that I am a solid QVC size small and 99 times out of 100 i can count on a small size garment to fit. But when it comes to numeric sizing I am lost. I am afraid to order and not have it fit and have to deal with a dreaded return. I also see a lot of complaints that the garment sizing given on the website is inconsistent/incorrect. So, if something is numeric sizing, I just don't buy.

Grouchomarx · ‎01-23-2019

I only buy numeric sizing from a store I already know my size. Otherwise, you never know how an unknown brand may fit.

cherry · ‎03-09-2010

It is easy here ,because they have the size of the garment, listed

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

@SuzeecatThat's why I use the measurements especially carefully for numeric sizing.

Doesn't seem to matter where I shop because the sizing varies everywhere I go and in all the price ranges. Last spring before I came north for the summer, I did some shopping at one of the boutiques I like - bought one size 8, one size 8 top as well as 2 marked Large (all priced within a few dollars of each other. Also came home with a pair of size 10 pull-on ankle pants.

Those size large tops and the size 8 all fit well.. From the same brand as the 2,a different style in the same size was so tight on me even the saleswoman seemed surprized.

Find the measurements for a top you like and use them as your guide.

Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

@Suzeecat

generally speaking you'll get a more precise fit so I prefer numbered sizes.

Much of the Q's offerings are SO stretchy I'm convinced most any non plus sized lady can get in to an xxs!

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

As long as I can see the garment measurements ... I have no issue with whether letter sizing or number sizing.

For my body shape - my two key measurements are bust (for tops) and waist (for pants).

I only wear certain styles, and I know my body measurements and I know how much ease I need for woven fabrics vs. knit fabrics while taking individual garment shape into consideration.

NickNack · ‎03-10-2010

I much prefer numeric sizing in pants. S, M, L don't fit me properly in pants. Tops don't matter to me.

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wilma · ‎03-13-2010

@NickNack wrote:
I much prefer numeric sizing in pants. S, M, L don't fit me properly in pants. Tops don't matter to me.

@NickNack

Agree.

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

@Andreatoo wrote:
@Suzeecat
generally speaking you'll get a more precise fit so I prefer numbered sizes.

Much of the Q's offerings are SO stretchy I'm convinced most any non plus sized lady can get in to an xxs!

@Andreatoo, I'm not plus-size but I cannot get into an XXS. LOL I would look like 2 pounds of sausage in a 1 pound casing.

skatting44 · ‎07-26-2019

@Grouchomarx wrote:
I only buy numeric sizing from a store I already know my size. Otherwise, you never know how an unknown brand may fit.

Agree, to me it also boils down to where it is manufacturered . The sizing for small- medium & large ect work for me as I am currently between 2 numerical sizes .