Men’s sizes are derived from actual measurements of real human beings, and have been consistent for decades. Women’s sizes are based on marketing BS, and have never had any consistency whatsoever.
I have bought my last two pairs of jeans from Old Navy (where the changing rooms were still open) and found that I had gone down from a size 16 to a size 14. Last time I was in the Macy’s (a couple of months ago), the changing rooms were still closed. I will see if that’s still the case this month. Last time I checked I was still a Large (sizes 14-16) and a shoe size of 10 (or 11, depending on the shoemaker). I need some new casual wear for the summer, so I’ll be looking in Macy’s, Old Navy and the Consignment stores. And finally get around to donating my size 16 and 18 clothing to the needy.
I can mostly do this if I hold up the clothing item. The thing is that there are so many different ways to make items for women. The top could be deliberately boxy or form-fitting. The pants could be skinny (i.e. form fitting) or baggy. In general, men’s clothing is cut pretty much the same.
I stick to the brands that I know, like Eddie Bauer, that say if their jeans classified as straight, slightly curvy and curvy for the hip & thigh area. It’s not perfect, but it helps. They also specify if they are high, medium or low waisted, and how it is cut overall. And some brands, like Old Navy specify how their shirts fit, like fitted, oversized, relaxed). That’s why I keep buying from them, because I can either buy online or I can make a good guess at the store without trying on. But if those brands add a new style, that messes me up.
Hello Cathy friends! Happy Thursday! Have a great day, all!
I find that if I (well my wife – I hate shopping for clothing) buys jeans the same size of the same brand and cut then I don’t even have to try them on – they will fit. Anything else, especially shirts, they have to be tried on to check the fit.
Final dance recital night tonight was excellent. Sorry it is over so soon though. Now I have to wait for Christmas for another one. This is my last day, well night, to read Cathy and the comments for a week. Since it is the last week in February (adjusted for Covid) I’m off to my hometown for our annual variety show. I will miss you all.
Better safe than sorry, I figure, when buying new clothes. If nothing else, I’ll at least hold up the new garment in front of me to get a ballpark idea of size/fit …
Still missing our old friends we haven’t seen for so long, like Aaron, Billy, and KoolFunkyGrrl. If by any chance you’re out there and reading here, we’d love to hear from you again.
C about 2 years ago
It’s not complicated
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Huh. I guess she’s right. I get a medium anything and it fits.
LOLBeth about 2 years ago
Men’s sizes are derived from actual measurements of real human beings, and have been consistent for decades. Women’s sizes are based on marketing BS, and have never had any consistency whatsoever.
this is summerdog about 2 years ago
This is coming from a girl that was raised to be a princess.
Northgalus2002 about 2 years ago
I have bought my last two pairs of jeans from Old Navy (where the changing rooms were still open) and found that I had gone down from a size 16 to a size 14. Last time I was in the Macy’s (a couple of months ago), the changing rooms were still closed. I will see if that’s still the case this month. Last time I checked I was still a Large (sizes 14-16) and a shoe size of 10 (or 11, depending on the shoemaker). I need some new casual wear for the summer, so I’ll be looking in Macy’s, Old Navy and the Consignment stores. And finally get around to donating my size 16 and 18 clothing to the needy.
lightenup Premium Member about 2 years ago
I can mostly do this if I hold up the clothing item. The thing is that there are so many different ways to make items for women. The top could be deliberately boxy or form-fitting. The pants could be skinny (i.e. form fitting) or baggy. In general, men’s clothing is cut pretty much the same.
I stick to the brands that I know, like Eddie Bauer, that say if their jeans classified as straight, slightly curvy and curvy for the hip & thigh area. It’s not perfect, but it helps. They also specify if they are high, medium or low waisted, and how it is cut overall. And some brands, like Old Navy specify how their shirts fit, like fitted, oversized, relaxed). That’s why I keep buying from them, because I can either buy online or I can make a good guess at the store without trying on. But if those brands add a new style, that messes me up.
Hello Cathy friends! Happy Thursday! Have a great day, all!
hendelca Premium Member about 2 years ago
I find that if I (well my wife – I hate shopping for clothing) buys jeans the same size of the same brand and cut then I don’t even have to try them on – they will fit. Anything else, especially shirts, they have to be tried on to check the fit.
Final dance recital night tonight was excellent. Sorry it is over so soon though. Now I have to wait for Christmas for another one. This is my last day, well night, to read Cathy and the comments for a week. Since it is the last week in February (adjusted for Covid) I’m off to my hometown for our annual variety show. I will miss you all.
Have a great week!
rgcviper about 2 years ago
Better safe than sorry, I figure, when buying new clothes. If nothing else, I’ll at least hold up the new garment in front of me to get a ballpark idea of size/fit …
Still missing our old friends we haven’t seen for so long, like Aaron, Billy, and KoolFunkyGrrl. If by any chance you’re out there and reading here, we’d love to hear from you again.
HI, MOM. Hello, “Cathy” Clan.