docsquid Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 A little rant here: I'm fed up of buying clothes that are too big. I've always been pretty small and have had the same measurements since I was about 14 (I'm now 50 something). I used to be a size 10 when I was 14, and you got a good range of clothes to choose from. Then it slipped to a size 8 and there were fewer shops stocking a size 8, and an even smaller choice of clothes. Then it slipped to a size 6. Now this is fine if you want to look like an anorectic teenager, since all size 6 clothes seem to be made for this age group, but not if you want to look elegant and appropriately dressed for your age. However at least they fit without needing a belt to hold them up and avoid looking like the teenage boys in a thread on this forum And now...I ordered a pair of size 6 trousers and they are TOO BIG! I suppose this is a function of being at one of the extremes of size, but honestly I'm not underweight! If there was a good range of clothes available at the lower end of the size range in the 1970's, why not now? This probably goes for the upper end of the size ranges as well, but I can't speak from experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Oh drat So thats why I've gone from a size 18 to a 14 without any apparent effort Must admit that must be very frustrating, but it works in my favour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 docsquid, you have just made 7257 enemies! Just kidding! I wish I had your problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Does this mean I am a size 18/20 in disguise I shall be measuring all my size 14's (and the occasional pair of size 16 jeans and trousers ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I find it really annoying when sizes don't mean what they say. I am about 6 foot tall and on the upper side of normal weight and, depending on which shop I go into, I am a size 12, 14 or 16! I am pleased that I am not standing at the side of Docsquid or I would look like a complete giant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I find it really annoying when bathroom scales don't mean what they say. Edited to be more relevant to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I find it really annoying when bathroom scales don't mean what they say. Edited to be more relevant to me. Me too if I am honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Yes, if ever I buy stuff it depends on where it's from as to which size I buy - my Omlet t-shirt was a 16 and was alright but not a lot of room, anything from Next is a 14 and anything from Primark (boo, hiss) has to be an 18 (so I tend to shop in Next if ever I can, makes me feel better! ) BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I must be the bog standard size 16 bottoms - as everywheres size 16 fits me. However tops vary so widely. Anything from a 14 River Island, to an 18 Primark. You could always cut out labels & sew in your own size 10 labels in everything. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I find that. I'm an 8 (New Look), 10 (NL and other shops) or 12 in trousers and 8,10 in top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 So when I was a size 28 I was actually only a 24???? Damn now that I'm a size 10 I'm really a 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 docsquid, you have just made 7257 enemies! Just kidding! I wish I had your problem! Oh dear! I hoped I'd make friends here Seriously, it is a big problem trying to find anything to wear! Like I say, I'm not underweight or anything, just pretty short - the original "petite" size. Workwear is incredibly difficult (they don't apparently make it in kiddies' sizes) and as for chainsaw trousers, or a brush-cutter harness that doesn't end up off the shoulder.... Sigh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I have problems as I am short and a non-standard shape. Everything is cut for a classic pear-shape but I look more like a pigeon! Since I lost my weight I have ended up with size 8 on the bottom and big ol' bangers on a size 10 top. Try buying a dress or coat. Bravissimo have done well out of me this year, but they dont do petites.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I know what you mean, and all sizes vary between shops too and styles as well. I usually have to buy trousers in a size 12, but now I seem to be back into size 10s again...It's a bit strange really. Think this might also be to do with running up and down five flights of stairs 5 days a week too, now I'm at college! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Went into Per Una the other day and took 3 prs trousers to the changing rooms to try on all in the same size (supposedly): one pair was too small and I couldn't do up the waistband, one was too big and practically slipped off and one was right. How can that be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I think it's the way the material is cut and the style...it's still a bit strange really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I think it's the way the material is cut and the style...it's still a bit strange really. I understand the cut affecting how an item hangs, but for any given size there should be a waist, hip and bust size that the item must fit...my waist could not change by 2 inches within 10 minutes (I didn't even take any cream cakes into the changing rooms with me ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I have very healthy and slim children. It is a nightmare getting trousers for them especially my nearly 16 year old son.It has taken a month to find school trousers that almost fit him. He is nearly 5 8 but has a small waist. Both children's trousers and men's are huge. Slimmer fitting trousers are too short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 i love fatface i'm a 12 there , havent been a 12 since my 20's lol i've been 10,12,16, 18 and back to 14 now (unless fatface ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) I have very healthy and slim children. It is a nightmare getting trousers for them especially my nearly 16 year old son.It has taken a month to find school trousers that almost fit him. He is nearly 5 8 but has a small waist. Both children's trousers and men's are huge. Slimmer fitting trousers are too short john lewis did slimmer fit for my son who was 6' + Edited October 10, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I have very healthy and slim children. It is a nightmare getting trousers for them especially my nearly 16 year old son.It has taken a month to find school trousers that almost fit him. He is nearly 5 8 but has a small waist. Both children's trousers and men's are huge. Slimmer fitting trousers are too short john lewis did slimmer fit for my son. funnily enough we went there today but no joy there was not much of a selection (2 pairs that were too short), maybe next time I could try ordering them. They need to be flat fronted otherwise they look ridiculous. He says he feels like he is playing dress up in his dad's clothes! He is wearing his current ones half way down his bottom, not to be trendy but because it is the only way they are long enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I have very healthy and slim children. It is a nightmare getting trousers for them especially my nearly 16 year old son.It has taken a month to find school trousers that almost fit him. He is nearly 5 8 but has a small waist. Both children's trousers and men's are huge. Slimmer fitting trousers are too short john lewis did slimmer fit for my son. Thanks for that tip. I have the same problem with my DS. He is 15, 5'9" (actually I think that he grew an extra inch in the night as he is almost my height today!) and is really skinny so all his school trousers have to have belts. Off to look at John Lewis.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Oh, yes, and if you're thin like me don't go to White Stuff. Their size 8s are huge and don't fit me and I'm normally a 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
