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Esteemed Contributor
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Re: Wonder Why Nothing Fits That You Buy online?

I buy online and don't have any issues.  I am very careful and look to see the country and or the manufacturer.  I have been very lucky.  I cannot find anything that fits in stores near me.  They are closing down mostly and they don't have many petite sizes. 

 

I am a Costco and Walmart shopper for clothes if I care to walk into a store.  Great prices, great look and pretty good quality at awesome price points.  

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Re: Wonder Why Nothing Fits That You Buy online?

I have no sizing issues online.  I know my ideal garment measurements and I don't waiver.  

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Re: Wonder Why Nothing Fits That You Buy online?

That's good some have never had problems, but my experience has been similar to this article.  

 

But, my problems have mostly been with QVC.  I found years ago to stick with the same designers sold at other retailers, but that hasn't worked well for me at QVC.  

 

 

 

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Re: Wonder Why Nothing Fits That You Buy online?

Very rarely do I have fit issues and I want a perfect fit.  Size charts don't work for me but I check reviews to see if most find runs small, large or just right and it works for me.  A few times I have had to exchange for a different size but then I  know what size works for me in those brands.

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Re: Wonder Why Nothing Fits That You Buy online?

I've found for me that I need to go into a store and try on garments before I buy them.  And I wear the same size now that I've worn for 40+ years.  I used to order from catalogs and QVC all the time.  Never had any problems.  In recent years, nothing I order from QVC fits me when I receive it.  No, it's not my fault.  I've found the 'click here' measurements on QVC to be off by inches.  I had to return every item I received -- which got expensive! -- so I quit ordering clothes from QVC over a year ago.  

 

If you're able to order clothing from QVC and it fits every time, you're lucky. 

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Re: Wonder Why Nothing Fits That You Buy online?

@tototwo  Not to change the subject, but . . . how is your eye doing? Has the bubble gone away? 

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Registered: ‎03-10-2010

Re: Wonder Why Nothing Fits That You Buy online?

I have a problem ordering clothing and shoes.  I can try on 3 pairs of jeans the exact same size, same brand and all three fit differently. 

 

I have shoes in three different sizes in my closet.

 

Makes it difficult to shop online.  

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Re: Wonder Why Nothing Fits That You Buy online?

Everything fits me.  I have never any trouble getting in to any jean.  Tops, skirts, dresses.....no problem!  I buy online, my size and it fits.   It helps that I'm not curvy and I'm  thin.  

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Re: Wonder Why Nothing Fits That You Buy online?

I can't relate to that.  I am 16/18 and  I buy most of my clothing online and I rarely have any size or fit problems.  In fact, I shop online because I can get a good fit and because I have access to world of fashion that is in my size.  I know how to use a tape measure, I know my exact measurements, I know what works for my body, I know how to use the size charts that online retailers provide and I understand that there are no standard sizes in women's clothing.  I might wear a size 16 with one retailer but I can't just assume that I wear a 16 with every retailer.  Also, my ego is not tied to my dress size.  If I am shopping online and using my measurements, I get  size 20.  I buy the size 20.  I don't care what the size tag says, I care about how the garment fits.   

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Re: Wonder Why Nothing Fits That You Buy online?

@BirkiLady    Ha!  well, we are changing the subject and maybe should talk elsewhere.  Bubble is finally gone!  Yay!   Been thinking about you and your upcoming surgery.  Please post an update. 

* A woman is like a tea bag. You can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. *
- Eleanor Roosevelt