Why is a size 12 considered big in California?

Question

I am having the hardest time with the fact that I can hardly find stylish clothing in the mall that fit me. I am considered a normal size for a 29 yr. old woman, I wear a size 12, but it seems that in order to wear cute, stylish clothing you have to be a size 0-8. Picking up a size large shirt seems like you're actually picking up a size medium. Even in the name brands, there are hardly any clothing that go up to a size large and actually fit as a large. Does anyone know of any places around the Temecula, CA., Corona, Oceanside, Moreno Valley, Murrieta area that have clothing for all sizes, but yet carry the latest styles? I'm in dire need of a new wardrobe for fall. Can anyone help????

Oh, my god, thanks for all of the comments, but from what I'm reading alot of you are mentioning Forever 21. I just moved here and I don't know what/or where Forever 21 is at? Can you please tell me what kind of clothing they have there?

Uhmm, Mr. OU812 (whatever # you is) for your information I was basically throwing a size out there for an example, but I do know the difference between the size that I am and the size of a woman that may be a size 8. I don't go into stores that are made for teenagers or smaller women and try to pick up clothes that I know won't fit me. I dress tastefully, sweety, not slutty. And second of all, it ain't none of your business how much I weigh or how tall I am, the only person that needs to know that is me, God, and my husband. You want to understand size proportions of a woman then you ask your own woman, if you have one. I just moved into the **** area and I don't know where all the places are to shop. I wanted to know where other WOMEN like me go and that's why the question is meant for women that understand what I'm saying. So seriously, you need to check that and you might want to change that number from OU812 to O U GT TLD (Omit the o's baby and there you have it).

Answer 1

I've learned to shop online at places like Newport News, Metrostyle, Spiegel and Smarbargains.com. I got so fed up with department stores catering to women who are built like 12 year old boys. You can also try Dillards and Belk (if you have one). Good luck!

Answer 2

Maybe you should try stores like J Jill and Coldwater Creek,check them out online to see if you like any styles. Cute clothes and the cuts are a little more generous. Same with Victoria's Secret clothing, you can order online. For example I can barely fit into size 5 jeans at Hollister, but I wear 0-2 at Victorias Secret. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

My only suggestion would be to stay out of the stores that are truly made for the 18 - 21 year olds. I'm 27 and a size 10 luckily It's all in my butt and hips so I don't have a problem going to wet seal and Forever 21 for tops but for bottoms I have to go to Express to buy my jeans. There is no way I would be able to fit my behind in those teeny bopper clothing. The factor is that those sizes are made for juniors not women so the sizes are smaller.

Answer 4

I live in Oceanside and I go to Ross (in Carlsbad) or TJ Max (In Encinitas) but they are opening one in Oceanside. I love the Options they have and the great prices. At Ross just be prepared to shop Because the chances are that some inconsiderate person messed up the rack 5 minutes before you arrived and you must shuffle through them. But I found th cutest jackets for the fall and Awesome jeans.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I know what you mean....I live in the valley now...and I'm hard pressed for a size 9 I don't make the 0-8 cut either....Do you have that store in your area...."forever 21"....they carry fashionable clothes in sizes over a 8.................Good Luck
also try:
Marshall's
T J Maxx

Answer 7

If I were you, I'd try ordering clothes over the internet. They'll be more likely to have it in the right sizes, plus you'll be saving on gas money and they'll be less polution..

Answer 8

Seriously, you don't understand the difference between you, a size 12, and someone else, a size 8? How much do you weigh and how tall are you? That'll help us guys understand proportions.

I suspect that if you can't find decent clothes in all those cities, then the problem isn't the clothes or the store.

Answer 9

why because of hollywood the skinnier the better even if you are a size 6 or 4 you are still to big.

Answer 10

TJMaxx,OldNavy