I've lost some weight recently and tried on some Ralph Lauren Jeans and the 2 Petites were too big. I used to wear RL's 2P's up until 10 years ago and they always fit me perfectly until I gained weight. I finally lost the weight I'd gained and the new RL's classic cut are huge in the hip area. They were literally falling off of me.
2007-01-01 07:40:00 · 9 answers · asked by Skinny 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
You have it exactly right. Vanity sizing has definitely changed sizing where an article of clothing that used to be a true size 6 is now actually a 10 or 12 marked as a 6. The more expensive the clothes the smaller they are marked to sell.
2007-01-01 07:49:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
due to the growing epidemic of american's getting fatter. They have been altering the sizes of clothing. Just saw a report on tv last night that the average american woman is 5'4" tall, weights 145 pounds and is a size 14. If you went back and measured marilyn monroe for example she would be a 14 - 16 with present day measurements.
I wish that women's clothing would be measured like men's using measurements. a size 33 waist is a 33 waist.
2007-01-01 08:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some brands change the cut of their clothes, they either make them larger to make the customer feel smaller or they make them smaller, I've noticed a change in a couple different labels over the years, it's hard to find clothing companies that cut their clothes true to size.
2007-01-01 07:45:03 · answer #3 · answered by danigirlusn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Size are definitly larger...my mom was a larger size than me when she was in high school, but she was very athletic and smaller than I am.
I also bought a pair of Volcom jeans--size 5 which should fit perfectly, and they were huge. Sizes are definitly getting larger.
2007-01-01 07:48:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just look at the recent obesity epidemic. We are getting bigger and bigger....
Try some sizes over in clothing stores in Europe, you'll be surprised how 'small' the XL is...
2007-01-01 07:48:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have changed every where.
The plus sizes now start in size14.
2007-01-01 07:46:29 · answer #6 · answered by im2old2care 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I believe so.
2007-01-01 07:42:24 · answer #7 · answered by jujola11 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES
2007-01-01 07:47:41 · answer #8 · answered by Thankyou4givengmeaheadache 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes they have!
2007-01-01 07:46:43 · answer #9 · answered by I'LL LUV RICH BOYS 4 U 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋