Q Talk

[ellaphant]

Why does a XXS shirt have a 40" chest? Again, too big. Another sale lost.

[Bhvbum]

Did you look at the picture of the item?  If so you'll see it is a very full, pleated/gathered type of top.  You will also see that every bust size is larger for that same reason, in other words it appears to have a very good reason to have those measurements.  

[Jk9]

Some item styles are oversized and described as such.  Those styles will have larger measurements.  I happen to like some tops like that.

[ellaphant]

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@Bhvbum wrote:

Did you look at the picture of the item?  I so you'll see it is a very full, pleated/gathered type of top.  You will also see that every bust size is larger for that same reason, in other words it appears to have a very good reason to have those measurements.  

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No. there is no reason an xxx should be 40". Ive seen other tops also 40" in xxs. I'm petite and weigh 105. That chest size is huge.

[Janey2]

Not every piece of clothing is for every body shape

[SilleeMee]

The fabric is woven with very little stretch which means you need the extra room for easy of wearing and comfort. Otherwise it might feel restricting.

[ellaphant]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

The fabric is woven with very little stretch which means you need the extra room for easy of wearing and comfort. Otherwise it might feel restricting.

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I like.all cotton. Most stretch fabric is hot. 40" is ridiculous for something called xxs.

[Tori3569]

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@ellaphant wrote:

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@SilleeMee wrote:

The fabric is woven with very little stretch which means you need the extra room for easy of wearing and comfort. Otherwise it might feel restricting.

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I like.all cotton. Most stretch fabric is hot. 40" is ridiculous for something called xxs.

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It's actually pretty common for that style.  Check Free People and Anthropologie, a lot of their smallest sizes are oversized and flowy.  

[Desertdi]

I once bought a terry robe from ShopNBC (or whatever they were calling the place at the time)...and I had the same thing happen..."small" was actually 46 inches wide at the bust. 

I cut the thing up...and used it as car-washing rags.......

[Roscoe the Rascal]

I always look at mesurements and if they seem off to me I pass. Sometimes I will take a chance.   I read the reviews and not many talk about the size being too big on them.  Some like the garment and some don't.  Good price but an easy pass for me.