Comments on: Why are companies messing with plus-size clothing sizes? http://jennifercarvin.com/2009/08/31/why-are-companies-messing-with-plus-size-clothing-sizes/ Random thoughts and questions running through my head at any given time. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:06:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: kirabug http://jennifercarvin.com/2009/08/31/why-are-companies-messing-with-plus-size-clothing-sizes/#comment-19 kirabug Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:06:27 +0000 http://jennifercarvin.com/?p=78#comment-19 I agree the numbering is lame with the number/color/shape bit -- but I found the color/shape bit to be really really helpful. No more rooting around for pants that don't pocket or buckle in the back -- if they're a red triangle they'll fit me. It was the first time in my life that'd ever happened. As for the sizing, though, it's happening at all levels, not just plus sizing. They recently had to introduce the size 00 at some of the petite shops (according to my skinny sister) because size 0 today is the size 1 of yesterday. I'd love to just have stuff called out by measurement, even if it did mean I'd have to admit to my waist size. I agree the numbering is lame with the number/color/shape bit — but I found the color/shape bit to be really really helpful. No more rooting around for pants that don’t pocket or buckle in the back — if they’re a red triangle they’ll fit me. It was the first time in my life that’d ever happened.

As for the sizing, though, it’s happening at all levels, not just plus sizing. They recently had to introduce the size 00 at some of the petite shops (according to my skinny sister) because size 0 today is the size 1 of yesterday.

I’d love to just have stuff called out by measurement, even if it did mean I’d have to admit to my waist size.

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