....all over the map. When will they develop a universal sizing standard?
Eventually almost every guy will buy some women's clothing. Not always for himself:-), but for his spouse or girlfriend. The wonders of the internet is that he can purchase something online without having to go into women's retail store. You women know how much us guys love shopping.
I want to buy my wife something for x-mas, birthday, valentine's, whatever and the easiest way is online. So I ask what is her size. I'm told it can be anything from a size 2 to size 18 or so depending on the manufacturer. She's 5'4" and about 120 lbs or so.
I know that sizes in the women's clothing industry in recent years have been "upsized" due to the rise in societal obesity. What used to be be for example called a size 10 is now called a size 4 so women that have gained 30 lbs don't "have to feel bad about themselves", but the fact remains that any three items that fit her will have a three different size stickers on them.
I'm thinking about ordering a clothing item online for my wife. Obviously the best solution is to take her to a store and try items on, but if it's to be a gift or surprise that's not an option.
Quite often, online retailers don't even have sizing charts.
Any of you gals have any sizing secrets when ordering online? I could use some help here.
Eventually almost every guy will buy some women's clothing. Not always for himself:-), but for his spouse or girlfriend. The wonders of the internet is that he can purchase something online without having to go into women's retail store. You women know how much us guys love shopping.
I want to buy my wife something for x-mas, birthday, valentine's, whatever and the easiest way is online. So I ask what is her size. I'm told it can be anything from a size 2 to size 18 or so depending on the manufacturer. She's 5'4" and about 120 lbs or so.
I know that sizes in the women's clothing industry in recent years have been "upsized" due to the rise in societal obesity. What used to be be for example called a size 10 is now called a size 4 so women that have gained 30 lbs don't "have to feel bad about themselves", but the fact remains that any three items that fit her will have a three different size stickers on them.
I'm thinking about ordering a clothing item online for my wife. Obviously the best solution is to take her to a store and try items on, but if it's to be a gift or surprise that's not an option.
Quite often, online retailers don't even have sizing charts.
Any of you gals have any sizing secrets when ordering online? I could use some help here.