It fits, it fits, sort of!!

[newforest]

Honestly I think the uk needs to go back to a standard sizing chart like we used have.
Not each and every retailer having it's own brand size.

There is absolutely no way I am size 20. But, today in those waterproof trousers by that company, I am. With my size 14 coat on top that's a bit big to allow for jumpers!!

I honestly find it easier to buy things for the cob, than myself. I now hate clothes shopping. Shoes I don't tend to have this issue with.
I think there is maybe one brand Bareback that comes up a bit big, I haven't got any of those as yet.

My full chap waterproofs do up so they 'fit' I think that's possibly the best fit I am likely to get.

 

[chunky monkey]

I watch some of those fashion programmes and the person there fitting they sat is in size 12.
I'm sat there going how can they be. I'm size 14 and there much larger in the body than me.

 

[Trewsers]

Ah yes lovely sizing. Boden have a little inter-active chart thing you can find your "real" size. Hmm. I think M & S use that as well. It is not very accurate for me.
I am awkward to fit anyway (that's what they'd say if I were a horse lol).
Jeans I sit between 10 and 12. I want a size 11 hahahahaa.
Tops like jumpers and sweats I sit between 14 and 16. So yeah I want a size 13 or 15 lol
But then again the other day I bought a t shirt in the sale from New Look and because reviews said it came up huge I sized down to a 12 and it is still mahoosive.
So there is no rhyme nor reason is there. I think the only thing would be for companies to do like my fav ebay clothing seller does and give the actual pit to pit, arm length and leg length measurements of the garments. That way we'd all get the perfect fit wouldn't we.

 

[Trewsers]

And I just wanted to add I think certain companies are way off the mark with sizing more than others.
Mr T bought me a Barbour for Christmas a few years ago and went with getting me a 16 so I could fit thick jumpers underneath and blimey, good job he did cos it only just zips up over them!! He knows I normally buy a 14 in coats and jackets for winter wear. So there you go.