A recent post made by Zoe over at Axis of Fat about labels and sizing got me thinking. So often, we're governed by the tag on the item. Just the other week, I bought a pair of jeans from Barkins. I had to size up because they're a smaller make. No worries. Got to the counter and the saleswoman asked me how they fit. I replied "Fine. Little lower than I'm used to, but all good." She said: "Oh yeah, they're a small make, don't feel bad. I'd feel bad if I had to go up a size!" I replied: "I don't."

And I really really don't care. I think, as long as the article fits and looks good, then I don't give a shit about the size on the label.

Today, Zoe and I went out for lunch and retail therapy (we did last week too, shhh). We went into a store I would normally avoid like the plague (Garnsis), because I would just assume that nothing there would fit me. Turns out, I've been discounting a lot of stores, especially this one, because? So much stuff there is generously sized. So much so that myself and Zoe could easily get into a great deal of the clothing there.

So, I've learnt my lesson. Don't assume. Try everything on. Who cares about the label?

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Comment by lilacsigil

August 23rd 2009 08:33

The only reason sizing annoys me is that I'm a size 24-26, right at the top of most plus size shops. If something's cut big, that's fine, but if it's cut small, there's nowhere for me to go. So, certainly not an emotional issue, but still an issue!

*dreams about the day when actual measurements are listed on the tags, not "sizes"*

Comment by Sonya

August 23rd 2009 09:20

No More Mumus

Oh, for sure. It must be ridiculously frustrating. I only know of sites in the UK and US that go to a ... 32, is it? But I know nowhere in Australia that goes further than a 24-26. Which sucks.

I wish measurements were listed too! I know my measurements, and I've got so many different 'sizes' in my cupboard right now. It's so annoying.

Comment by lilacsigil

August 23rd 2009 14:05

Yeah, I have clothes ranging from sizes 20 to 30 - and they all fit! Maybe being attached to a size is something seen more with in-betweenie fats and smaller women, but I can't say I've ever rejected something because of a size tag. Maybe there just aren't enough clothes for me to be able to do that!

Comment by Moe

August 23rd 2009 17:49

Living on the fringe is the worst especially when you like to try on clothing instead of just buying online. I have a friend who constantly complains about having to divide her time between regular and plus size stores to find what she wants. Some stuff fits in both but most of it doesn't. I told her she should just gain more weight but she didn't go for it. LOL

Personally I try not to get hung up on the size. If it fits my measurements and I love it I don't care. Ok, the odd day when I'm PMSing I might care a smidgen.

Comment by Sonya

August 23rd 2009 22:30

No More Mumus

I think it might be! I had a friend who was an Australian size 10, who had to go to a 12 in some shorts, and wouldn't do it. Which I thought was silly, but whatever!

Comment by Sonya

August 23rd 2009 22:33

No More Mumus

Moe -- I have to do that sometimes myself! Obviously my experience is in no way worse than those that have no clothing available to them though.

I try not to either. I really agree that clothing should go by measurements, but I think manufacturers who mass produce the clothing might deem it too hard!

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