Clothing sizes!!

Why is it such a nightmare shopping for clothes? Not just my clothes but the boys as well!!

 

I completely understand that children all grow at different rates. Sam as a baby was in clothes for a much older child and Oliver, well bless him, he’s 20 months old and most of his clothes 9-12 months, they are total opposites in size, but sometimes you even buy two pairs of exactly the same trousers from exactly the same retailer and they are completely different.

 

This is also the same in my clothes, now generally I am a size 16-18 but in some stores I am a size 20-22. How is that possible? It doesn’t do wonders for the self-esteem.

 

However this doesn’t seem to be the case in most men’s clothes. Ali can walk into a shop and pick any trousers or t-shirt of his size and not even try them on and just know that they will fit.

 

Is it not possible to decide on a general rule of one set of measurements for each size and everybody has to stick to them? It would make retailers lives much easier, it would be more travel friendly as it would cut down on the amount of returns back to the shops or online retailers.

 

However as I am writing this I have just realised I have never actually measured myself!! Am I alone in this? Perhaps I am!! I have no idea what my actual hip, leg or waist size is. I just know I have large calf’s and even bigger legs but in comparison quite a small waist. I have fairly large boobs and a long body, but I have no figures!! I am still not even sure if I am an apple, pear or hourglass shape!!

 

Now obviously over the years sizes have changed, due to access to more food etc we have all gained weight over the years, but could we not look at it annually, biannually to see if the measurements need changing?

 

The post bellow shows the differences in sizes over the years:

 

“Here are some numbers that illustrate the insanity of women's clothing sizes: A size 8 dress today is nearly the equivalent of a size 16 dress in 1958. And a size 8 dress of 1958 doesn't even have a modern-day equivalent — the waist and bust measurements of a Mad Men-era 8 come in smaller than today's size 00.”

 

 

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/08/11/the-absurdity-of-womens-clothing-sizes-in-one-chart/?utm_term=.b2092206c583

 

Now I know that I am only one woman having a bit of a rant about in reality me putting on a bit of weight and blaming the clothing makers but seriously why isn’t there standardised sizes?

 

I asked my fellow bloggers if they knew their sizes. Had they recently measured themselves or do they know what shops they can grab clothes in? Here are their answers:

 

Katy Stevens I know my chest/bra measurements but nothing else! I tend to shop in the same few stores over and over and their sizing seems consistent so I don't feel the need to measure much. https://katykicker.com

 

Helen Treharne I know my chest, shoulders, waist and hips, but that’s only because I measured them the other day. I tend to go to shops where I know I will fit a particular size as trying on in store with a toddler is a non starter, so it either needs to be grab and go or shop online. I’m trying to be more considered with what I buy now and try some new places so knowing my measurements is essential. I can’t rely on “medium” as my measurements would say I’m small in some shops and extra large in others. It’s crazy. Www.welshmumwriting.com

 

Kate Evans I did pre-kids, nowadays it's more of a rough estimate! I do know that I vary wildly in size between shops. Stuff aimed at younger women seems to come up smaller (not sure if they're trying to tell me something!) Https://themumconundrum.com x

 

Jenna Newell I know most of my measurements, yet I’m anything from a size 4 to a size 12 depending on the store!! www.thentherewerethree.uk

 

Simone Waplington Although I don't know my measurements, I frequently measure if buying clothes online, otherwise I don't know whether to buy a 6, 8 or 10 (yes, it does vary that much). I know my 'starting' bra size from https://booborbust.com/ but this also varies between about three different sizes depending on the manufacturer and style. www.dogdaysanddelights.wordpress.com

Jennifer Dixon I don’t know any of my measurements currently, I had my bra size measured in the past but pretty sure it’s changed since then. I find shops differ significantly with ‘standard’ sizing so I always try two sizes on and very rarely buy clothes for myself online. Http://www.mymummyspennies.com

 

Becky Dickerson I don't have the classic figure so often struggle with what size to buy as even going off the measurements online it can be wrong, especially things like dresses as I fit a smaller size for the bust measurement and a larger size for a waist measurement

 

Alex MN I know for the most part! But there are some stores that are just crazy fitting - I absolutely love H&M for tops and dresses but their trousers fit SO strangely on me. Bra sizes you can never go wrong with Marksies but it's always a case of having a look/fit with different stores. www.actualar.co.uk

 

So that’s it, I am off to measure myself and find out what size I actually am!!

This website was sent to me by blogger at www.tattooedmummy.co.uk and its amazing to see what you fit :)
 

http://sizes.darkgreener.com/

 

Do you dread clothes shopping? Do you have any hints or tips to making it easier? If so, please leave us a comment.

 

Thanks

 

Nik