Yesterday I went to a big box store. While shopping for bread and water (again) I found some shorts that looked really cute. I decided to buy two different kinds of shorts in my regular size. The brand that they are is a brand that I usually buy so I figured I knew my size. WRONG!
Came home, tried to try them on. Actually got them over my hips, but if I wanted to breathe, I couldn't close them. Now I'm in a funk. My pants from the same company, in the same size still fit...why didn't the shorts? Tomorrow I will return them to the store. The shorts are really cute, but I don't think that I want to buy them in the next size up.
What is wrong with these manufactures? Don't they realize I don't want to buy a larger size? Can't they make all of the items in one size, the same size? I understand about different cuts, but these shorts don't look a heck of alot different from other shorts that I have. (I know, so why did I buy them?...I bought them because I don't currently have any black shorts) Now I'm not a happy camper...and I am frustrated that I have to go back to the big box store (where I'll probably spend another $150) and I still won't have any shorts, because there is no way that I am buying the next size up!
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wow! Usually I have the opposite problem...I go to try on something and they've put a smaller number on the same size.
And it drives me nuts because if I go to their website (Lee Jeans here) and enter my measurements it says I should be wearing a size much larger than what fits me in the store.
How can I order clothes on the internet if no manufacturer uses the same size guidelines??? and don't even get me started about shoes...I have anything from a size 6 shoe to a size 8 in my closet with all the 1/2 sizes too.
Maybe they were "irregulars" but not labeled as such. That's my only thought, Lynn.
I had this exact same rant a few weeks ago when I was looking at capris. I refuse to buy essentially the exact same piece of clothing 4 sizes larger than what would fit at another store. It's a dirty trick, I tell you - a conspiracy. I know there's an obesity problem in this country, but seriously, cut a girl some slack.
Sorry the buying & taking them home to try them on didn't work for you.
I guess I'll be the one who crosses the TMI line. We had the same size issue with women's under panty things from one of those notable chain stores that uses the anorexic, drug addict models for their commercials. Six pair all the same size, purchased in the same store, on the same day.
All six pair fit differently.....one pair had elastic so tight around the thigh, you could castrate the family cat, another pair were so loose they needed a drawstring, you get the idea. Upon closer inspection, the Missus learned they were all manufactured in different countries. You can't win on this. Don't allow yourself to be put out by the tag, manufacturers don't make it the same way twice.
I have had the same problem, thinking that if something is made by the same manufacturer and is the same cut, I shouldn't have to try it on at the store. My closet is filled with clothes and shoes in all different sizes too, even clothes made by the same company can have vastly different cuts. What a pain. I have the same problem finding clothes that fit both my girls too. But, for some reason my husband's clothes are always the exact right size. My youngest daugther has clothes from size 2 to size 6 that fit her and my eldest has pants from size 4 to size 12 that fit her, what is up? If they can standardize the sizes of men's clothes why not women's?
I am with you on this rant. I have clothes from size 8 up to 14. I don't really care what the size says, if it fits i'll keep it, but it is so damned annoying.
Not to metion all the jeans that have no room for thighs! Grrrr.
Why is it so hard for women to buy some clothes? Guys have it easier, all hou need is neck size, waist size, inseam length or S-M-L-XL?
Why is there petites, juniors, missus and women's, with each classification having its own size structure?
Just an observation!
I've heard it's really quite difficult to make things the same size. They do a pretty good job, but sometimes the same sizes just don't fit the same.
I do feel your pain as I had a meltdown about two weeks ago while trying on jeans. No fun.
Renee - I would love to try on a pair of pants and see that I've become a smaller size, because the manufactures labeled them that way (I hear that they do that in expensive stores, so that women will want to buy more.)I've never had that problem with shoes...probably because I hate shoe shopping and don't own alot of pairs.
Patti - It's possible that they were irregulars...but not that irregular:~)
Arm - I am used to not trying on clothes at the big box store, because they don't have dressing rooms. (It's the dept. stores that I will try "buying without trying", per your suggestion). Usually I'm a good judge of what will fit. I didn't look too closely at these shorts, I just looked at the manufacturer and the size. Next time, I will hold them up to me and not assume anything.(ugh).
Patches - 6 pairs of the same product, in the same size, with six different fits...now that's some sloppy manufacturing! I probably wouldn't even give size a second thought...if I could lose these damn 20 pounds that seem to have found me.
Marsha - I think you might be onto something there. My hubby has a much easier time in the store buying clothes and shoes than I do... Definitely food for thought.
Meno - For me, my problem with jeans has always been my hips...I have them, so if the hips fit, the waist is too big. (sigh)
Ralph - I think that you are very observant. I wonder why is it that way? I can walk into a store, buy clothes for my hubby in his size, and I know that they'll fit him. He could never do the same for me...good thing jewelry is pretty much a one size fits all :~)
Egan - I've heard that the manufacturers lay multiple layers of material down and the machine cuts it. The layers on top tend to get cut bigger, then the ones on the bottom. Hopefully you bought wash n wear jeans (remember the glorp) :~D
Lynn: good point about jewelry being one size fits all. Unless your knuckles have gotten a little bigger with age and your ring size has gone up. I'm just saying. :-(
If this cousin looked like you, I wouldn't care what size it was. I would just be grateful. You have aged beautifully and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
The most important thing I've discovered in my many years as a shopper...you are a much smaller size in Nordstroms than you are in JC Penney. Does it make sense...hardly!
Yes, I remember the glorp alright.
Patti - I refuse to think about expanding knuckles..although wouldn't that mean larger jewelry?
Only Oldest - Gee, thanks.
Joan - I wouldn't know...I never shop at Nordstrom :~(
Egan - I'm glad you remember about the glorp...hopefully you won't live it.
Ugh...I know what you mean. Happens to me all the time.
Thanks Lynn!
Judi - Too bad we can't take some sort of tax write off for "miss sized clothing purchases and returns" ;~D
Renee - You're welcome.
I haven't read every comment so forgive me if I repeat...but the more expensive brands make their "smaller" sizes a little bigger, did you know that?
That way they think you'll get excited because instead of your normal size, you wear a size smaller.
I heard that, anyway.
Sari - How right you are...do the manufactures think that we are actually that dumb?
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