Shopping Tip: Ignore the Clothing Size Tag
Welcome to the weekend ladies! I got a tiny wake up call this week. As I got dressed for my day, I found things that fit me last season don’t fit as well now. The size tags still read medium but they fit like extra small! How’d that happen? Eating my body weight in potato chips over the past year hasn’t helped but I’m shocked they all showed up this week!
I knew my weight was up and assumed a tunic top would hide it. Many may but this one wouldn’t button up. My back is now broader, my tummy is definitely thicker but my arms and thighs are also larger. To be honest, even my shoes are snugger! I decided to wear this tunic, open and layered long necklaces to distract the eye. Because I love it, I will keep it in my guestroom closet until it fits me better.
Even though we know one brand’s small is equal to another brand’s large, many women won’t wear a size out of their comfort zone…pun intended. Ignore the size on a label and buy what flatters the body you have now. If you get nuts about the number on the tag, cut it out when you get home. I usually do anyway because I hate how scratchy they are.
If your weight fluctuates don’t see it as a failure. It’s part of life. We don’t need to wear tight clothes to remind us to not overeat. We need to wear clothes that fit so we continue to feel good about ourselves.
Remember size tags are a suggestion! Try everything on and don’t take the number personally. Be honest with yourself and buy what fits you… now. Your confidence will thank you.
Do you let the number on a size tag affect whether you buy a garment?
Thanks for reading and have a great day!
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STRIPED TUNICS
Great message and you still look amazing in this! I love the new way that you styled it!
I think the tunic looks great how you’ve styled it here. And yes, ignore size and focus on fit!
Recently, I lost weight and spent the day visiting different stores that I liked, to see what what my new size would be. I did find a difference sizes in different stores and brands. So much so, that I made a notebook with the different brands and the sizes that fit me best. I also remember my mother telling me that clothes of better quality would run smaller than less expensive brands. I had to laugh because there was an instance where that still seemed to be true. I have to wonder if that “mother knows best” knowledge is still true.
I remember when expensive clothes had more generous measurements too! I’m not sure anymore because I don’t buy designer clothes.
So true! I have clothes in my wardrobe which vary in size from a UK size 12 to an 18 and they all fit perfectly! Different manufacturers size differently so it’s always worth trying on and knowing what kind of style suits you. I struggle to wear dresses since my bottom half is a different size to my top half too.
Dresses are tough for me too. I buy for the top half and slim the skirt part by taking in the seams.
I really like your outfit and your honesty.You look fine to me.Remember it’s winter in your part of the world. and you were unwell and that’s probably why your weight has changed.
Isn’t it strange how sizing varies and I’m convinced it’s done to do our heads in.Sizing not only varies in clothing but also underwear,especially bras.It just shows that you have to try on everything.I really like the idea of cutting labels off :I haven’t thought of doing that before.
Varying measurements for sizes make it tougher on the consumer. Then there are UK sizes, Italian sizes etc. My bra bands have been shrinking too! I think that’s potato chip related also;)
Sounds like you love those potato chips!
I learned some time ago not to be too concerned about size. As one reader commented, I could take 3 pairs of pants, all the exact same size, make and color, and each one would fit me differently. I have jeans ranging from size 6 to 8 and tops that range from medium all the way to extra large. I cut the tags off, too, not because of the size on the label but because my skin is sensitive and those darn tags scratch and irritate it to no end. If your clothing flatters the body you have and fits you well, who cares what size it is?
I totally agree!
I am so glad that you shared this blog post at this point in time…I too have found that my clothing has been pinching in all the wrong places lately!! Your candidness helped me to realize that size truly is “just a suggestion” to be tried on every time I want to purchase clothing. Thanks again for your realistic messages and for your help with the aging process that we are all undergoing with time!
Thank you for being here Beverly. My goal is always to be honest and hope my candidness helps women connect with one another. None of us are alone with our struggles
I always cut the tags out of my tops no matter what the size says. Unless I’m going to wear it inside out who knows anyway! I also have to cut those silly ribbons at the shoulders off that I think are supposed to be used to hang better because they always seem to peek out of neck or arm holes. ????
I always cut those silly ribbons out too! They’re a dumb idea and seldom help things hand better anyway. Good hangers make all the difference.
You’re a smart lady. I also reomove those long cords.