I heard this thing on the radio that said that America is going through this thing called "Size Inflation." He started out describing, "You know that feeling when you're 'just looking' at clothes and you find that when you normally fit into a size 10 and you fit great in a size 9 you found, so you buy it on the spot? Well, clothes sizes aren't set in stone, they're going through what is called, 'Size Inflation'"
He went on to describe that because most people in America are getting bigger and bigger, the clothes sizes are getting bigger. The stores want you to feel better, so you would rather want to buy, say, a size 8 than a size 10 that fit you. You would be more likely to buy it on the spot if you discovered you fit into a size smaller. Then he went on to say that in the 1950's, Marilyn Monroe wore a size 12, but if it were today, she would wear a size 6.
Isn't that weird?
What's your opinion on Size Inflation?
2007-12-27 08:31:20 · 6 answers · asked by Shyet of the !MC! Squad 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
wow, shows how much they got us. star for u, i never thought bout this
2007-12-27 08:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by ..... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how do all clothing companies agree on this? or is this size inflation done only by certain brands?
in any case i wouldn't like it. i already have enough problems finding clothes that fit me. so if i fit into a size 0 now... i would have problems later fitting into that size 0 because it's really a size 3! then i'd have to go search for the ultimate rare 000!
2007-12-27 16:42:23 · answer #2 · answered by ʜeʟʟӧ_ᴅөll 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol, actually, considering how so many people are obsessed with weight, no. of course, it's like the companies are lying to us, but come to think of it, it's a really smart way to get customers! it totally makes you feel better about yourself that you fit into a size lower than what you thought you were.
2007-12-27 16:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the stores aren't the ones who make the sizes, the companies who make the clothes do that... so maybe all the companies decided to do this
2007-12-27 18:14:28 · answer #4 · answered by Clumsical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it really surprise you? We live in a country where everyone's feelings are so easily hurt that we have to find new ways to compensate for it.
2007-12-27 16:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by EM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not wierd, it's been going on for decades.
2007-12-27 20:45:30 · answer #6 · answered by : ) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋