Fashion

[ruthbe]

I'm confused with the QVC size guide.  When I look at the QVC size suide.. the measurements for XL and 1X are the same.  I thought they would be different.  Is that the same in department stores??  Or only at QVC?  I thought 1X would be slightly larger.  I need to order a blouse and I was wonderlng which size to order.  I wear a large in Quacker factory pants.  but I'm debating between XL and 1X tops.  THanks

[KailaS]

I have found most Quacker tops in the polyester and cotton combo to be generous. I would suggest XL of the two options you posted if that combo is in your top.

[ruthbe]

thank you very much!!

[SilleeMee]

I go by the garment measurements chart. That will give you the actual size in inches for each size. 

Size guides only suggest a size number for a range of different size bodies. They vary from brand to brand and also vary from store to store.

[jackthebear]

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@ruthbe wrote:

I'm confused with the QVC size guide.  When I look at the QVC size suide.. the measurements for XL and 1X are the same.  I thought they would be different.  Is that the same in department stores??  Or only at QVC?  I thought 1X would be slightly larger.  I need to order a blouse and I was wonderlng which size to order.  I wear a large in Quacker factory pants.  but I'm debating between XL and 1X tops.  THanks

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best way to do this is

find a garment that fits you well

measure the chest at armpit and the length then compare with the "click here" measurements that are the actual garment size you are buying 

[Kachina624]

@ruthbe  Experienced, frequent QVC shoppers never look at that size chart and use the actual garment measurement in the manner described above. 

[depglass]

What's nice about this is if one of those sizes has sold out in your ccolor, you can go to the other one.  

[SilleeMee]

Most importantly is to know your own body measurements. If you don't own a tape measure then buy one and then either measure your body yourself or have someone measure for you. Write it down. 

[GoodyShoes]

I think the idea is that with regular sizes (through XL), all of the proportions go up from size to size; whereas, with plus sizing (starting with 1x) the shoulder width might be smaller ( because this measurement doesn’t change as a person gains weight -measuring from the pointy bone on top) but the other measurements are more relaxed. I have heard some vendors recommend the 1x over the xl for some people for this reason.