""Faith Based Sizing" - Super Tiny Sizes article on MSNBC.com..Whatcha all think?" > - Beauty and Fashion >

Beautyflow.com rudegubmintworker
"I have to say, it's about goshdurn time some designers got brave enough to start making tiny sizes. Not that I could fit into a "triple zero" (though plenty of perfectly healthy women could!), but it might make it more likely to find a size small enough to actually fit. At 5'6" and 118 pounds, too much of my wardrobe fits like a tent, because so many stores smallest sizes on the rack are too big for me. I DO NOT CARE what size my label says. I can look in the mirror and see that my body is a certain size. What I do care about is that what was a "size 6" 20 years ago is a "size 2" today, and size 2's are virtually impossible to find, unless you're at the store the moment the new clothing is put out. And Old Navy clothes? Size 2's there are too big for me! I wonder if PERFECTLY HEALTHY women who are thinner than I am even attempt to shop at Old Navy? I've pretty much given up on finding clothes outside the too young looking for an age 32 year old woman Junior Miss department that fit. I recently tried my hand at altering the clothing, but I suck at it..my stiches fall out the next time I wash the garment. I've been hoping to run across a tailor that doesn't charge an arm and a leg but who can do a good job taking up waists, tummies, busts and thighs. If clothes continue on a trend to getting bigger, I'm seriously going to have to learn how to sew.

bijou314
"i agree. i'm 5'2" and 105 lbs, and it's seriously difficult to find clothes that fit properly. since i am still a student, i sometimes find it necessary to look for clothes at old navy; their size 0's are okay, if i can ever find them. likewise with target. what i find curious is that higher-end labels tend to follow the vanity sizing trend even more; the smallest sizes are still too big on me! i don't know what i will do if this trend continues.

Pyracantha
"I hate vanity sizing. Women's sizing seems to be pretty arbitrary anyways, and this makes it even worse. A size 10 should be a size 10 everywhere, not a size 12 in some brands and a size 8 in others. I think the problem you're describing and the problem of sizing inconsistency could be solved by using inches like men's clothes do. That way there'd be no fudging the size. There could still be "curvy" and "regular" and "slim" subsizes so that a curvy woman with a 25-inch waist and a slimmer-hipped woman with a 25-inch waist could find clothes according to their waist measurements.

guinevere23
"Oh my gosh! I am soooo glad I am not the only one!! I am 5'7'' and weigh about 115. I also have a 33" inseam and have a hard time finding clothes that fit. I think they just changed sizes again!! I went to JcPenney's, Target, and Kohl's on Monday, and cannot find clothes that fit. The pants that are a 2 or a 0 are too tight, while the 4 is soooper large! I no longer fit into the Worthington brand clothing at all! I am 26 and am in the professional workplace. I hate having a baggy behind all day or a scrunchy waist b/c my belt is too tight to hold up my pants. I just want to say that I eat-- a lot. And I don't always eat healthy, but my family is thin all around so it is genes. Anyhoo, I am glad that others are experiencing this problem too. I do not like "Junior" sizing anymore-- the length is not there, nor can I find pants that don't have my undies peeking out from the waist band. (very professional.) Shirts are still okay so far, but even Express is starting to having fit problems too. Plus, I don't really like paying $78 for a pair of pants either. I am trying to compromise on pants by wearing skirts a lot and hose/tights during the winter. However, the skirts (being lined) are a mint to try to get altered. sheeesh. I am trying to buy the size that is only "a little" baggy and washing in hot water and drying on high heat. This however, takes forever and it doesn't work with some fabrics either. I am at a loss for what to do. There are so many pants out there, and not everyday is suitable in Mich for a skirt. Any ideas from anyone else?? I also want to point out that many of my aunts on my mother's side are quite heavy. They have the same problem--only the opposite end of the spectrum. So I guess all women have this issue no matter what "side" you may be coming from. I have never really found any one else though that had the same problem as me. So, thank you ever so much for posting!!! I appreciate it!thanks!!Guinevere

bijou314
"guinevere, i feel your pain. unfortunately, it is tough to find small-sized professional clothes for cheap. but a good brand for small women is Zara. their clothes are stylish, color-coordinated, and european cut (cut smaller and closer to the body). their prices are reasonable, but definitely no bargain (think $40-60 for a blouse, $60 and up for skirts and trousers, $90 and up for jackets). i've bought a few perennial items from them that i wear over and over again by matching them with different separates and accessories. i'm not sure if they have stores in Michigan, but you can check it out.

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