Women's clothing sizes

[Paddy]

Can't say I've ever experienced that. Whenever I've ordered a 32" waist it's always been near as damn it. Certainly not several inches out.

I was referring to cod pieces.

[Whorty]

Never experienced that inches is a pretty universal measurement. The only issue I get is those stupid skin tight trousers that wont go over my muscular thighs.

Bought myself some super skinny jeans last week ..... really shows off my muscular cyclist's legs If I was 30 years younger the girls would be swooning

[BR14]

so this is now a gay/lycra thread.
get a room guys(or whatever)

[DealorNoDeal]

Your OH might find this useful - and I found it interesting from an "application of IT & data" perspective...

What's your perfect fitting top, skirt and dress on the highstreet? | Fashion | The Guardian

It's not that much of a problem if you go to a shop, where you can try stuff on, but buying on-line is a total lottery.

[cojak]

(Not for me you understand )

The OH bought 3 different pairs of jeans on-line, all size 12. I measured the waist with a tape measure and one was 33", one was 30" and one was even 24".

Is that par for the course?

Yes it is I'm afraid. Buying clothes online is rubbish - this is why people send most stuff back (I can't be arsed).

If you have just one or two sites that send you stuff that fits you tend to stick to them.

[mjcp]

(Not for me you understand )

I measured the waist with a tape measure and one was 33", one was 30" and one was even 24".

Were they all designed to be worn with the waist at the same height? The "traditional" hour glass shape would dictate that "high" waist garments would naturally have a smaller circumference than "hipster" low waist versions.

M

[DealorNoDeal]

Were they all designed to be worn with the waist at the same height? The "traditional" hour glass shape would dictate that "high" waist garments would naturally have a smaller circumference than "hipster" low waist versions.

M

All three were "mid-rise". The 24" waist was ridiculous for a size 12.

[Anonimouse]

(Not for me you understand )

The OH bought 3 different pairs of jeans on-line, all size 12. I measured the waist with a tape measure and one was 33", one was 30" and one was even 24".

Is that par for the course?

Yes

[DealorNoDeal]

Yes it is I'm afraid. Buying clothes online is rubbish - this is why people send most stuff back (I can't be arsed).

If you have just one or two sites that send you stuff that fits you tend to stick to them.

Probably explains why there are a lot of private sellers on eBay selling clothes which are BNWT (brand new with tags).

[cojak]

All three were "mid-rise". The 24" waist was ridiculous for a size 12.

Actually that would fit me - I'm 'blessed' with a big arse and a narrow waist, I need to wear belts or they would be baggy around the top (I used to have a Turkish tailor I would go to in London, who would adjust my new clothes to fit - I miss him...)