The cut of a dress can create a design that is more or less forgiving depending on body type. The type of material (stretch factor) can have a bearing. I often wonder if the motivation of expensive lines is more promotional, flattering the consumer to increase sales. Certain manufacturers apparently calibrate sizing differently (Pilco jeans sold at Anthropologie are notorious for 'tight through the thighs no matter the size and generally, the more expensive, the more generous the material). Since I do most of my shopping online, I check the size charts (European clothing is generally less generous than American sizes) and always read reviews before making a purchase. Thanks for the comment! Really appreciate it.Īmy Becherer from St. In that case it usually has to do with the country of origin (and the size of their population :-) Even things less thought of like laboratory (latex) gloves fit differently. Very well said Amy! A lot of really good points on the odd variance you can sometimes get between stated size and actual size. M means medium, which translates roughly to women's size 8 to 10. Hips: 36 to 37' (91 to 94 cm) What Does M Women's Medium Mean? S means small, which translates roughly to a women's size 4 to 6 in most brands. Hips: 33½ to 35' (85 to 90 cm) What Does S Women's Small Mean? XS means extra small, which roughly translates to a women's size 0-2 in most brands.

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