Is it true that women's clothing sizes have changed over the last few years?

Question

I was reading on the internet that women's clothing sizes have gotten larger to help with womens' self images..... does anyone know if this is really true?? I still wear the same size 10 I have always worn. So now I'm wondering.......

Answer 1

Yes, it's called size inflation. You hear that Marilyn Monroe wore everything from a 12 to a 16...she did then! She would wear about a 6 now. They didn't have 0 and 2 as sizes. Most of the change has been from the 50's and 60's to now, although I have noticed it starting recently. I have clothes that fit me from sizes 4-11 in my closet. It all depends on the line and if you are in misses or junior sizes. One of the worst is the Isaac Mizrahi line at Target. I can't usually find a dress small enough for me, which is ridiculous since I usually wear a 6-8.

Answer 2

There were 3 dress size changes between 1982 and 1995 when I was in the manufacturing industry and I suspect at least two more since then. I currently wear an 8 in most off the rack clothing today but have a skirt from 1993 that is still a bit snug in the waist and is a size 12 from Eddie Bauer. I also have another skirt that fits well that is a 14 from the same time period.

Americans are larger today than ever before... just take a look at some of the old movies from the 60's and you can't help but see how we've grown. At the same time, we have gotten more muscular, but I laugh when people say they're smaller than high school because of a number on a label. I wish it were that easy, but eating healthy and exercise and feeling good in your body are all that matters.

Answer 3

I believe certain stores (Banana Republic, in particular) have exaggerated their sizes as a scheme to make women feel better about being able to fit into a small numbered size outfit. It seems only couture is "true to size" but they are also the ones setting standards for measurements. In general, average size of women (and men) has increased compared to the past, due to better health care, nutrition.

Answer 4

I dont know if the sizes changed that dosen't sound right. Maybe they just carry larger sizes. But thats true every store seems to either run alittle small or large, just all different

Answer 5

I swear, I wear a different size in almost every store. I've found that you just have to try it all on.

Answer 6

i thnk its false..
every store has different clothes that fits different bodies differently.. all depends on the type of clothes..and the type of store and the type of body...

Answer 7

yes. they made everything smaller so fat people dont think they are hopless. but you are fine!