Clothes size/ Has vanity sizing gone insane?

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  • crazykatlady820
    crazykatlady820 Posts: 301 Member
    Do you have any activities you can do to distract yourself? I saw in another thread you mentioned drawing. Anxiety can be rough to manage, but if you find a few coping mechanisms (drawing, walking around, knitting) it can be a good distraction to help you feel a little less anxious and panicked.
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,578 Member
    Just take deep breaths. You're okay sweetie
  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    Thank you I've been messaging someone, thanks and I have calmed down mostly.
  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    I will do my homework soon but I have calmed down
  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    I'm actually 20 haha, I know I seem younger. But anyway I have calmed down mostly. Thank you
    You can comment again on sizes, it's ok
  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    My mom will give me Ativan when she gets home. I'm ok I feel calmer.
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
    My size 12 shorts from the 80s are the same size as my 6/8s now. That said, my body shape is vastly different as all the sand in my hourglass went to my middle, so the shorts don't fit me quite the same. (Too tight in tum, loose in bum)
  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    CoachJen71 wrote: »
    My size 12 shorts from the 80s are the same size as my 6/8s now. That said, my body shape is vastly different as all the sand in my hourglass went to my middle, so the shorts don't fit me quite the same. (Too tight in tum, loose in bum)
    Wow, that's crazy but interesting. :)
    I understand you r ruler shape me too
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
    @Pkov123 I guess I am an inverted wedge now, which is like a ruler, but with somewhat wider shoulders than hips.
  • travelbug002
    travelbug002 Posts: 61 Member
    Sizing is such a subjective thing. Every brand of clothing seems to use a different sizing system. Right now, I don't care what the size says, I just want to be able to go into any store I want and find something that will fit me and look good. I want to stop buying plus sized clothing.
  • Ekoth1017
    Ekoth1017 Posts: 100 Member
    I'm at 230 and wear a 2x in sweats. I've got a big booty so who knows what size jeans I would wear.
  • TonyB0588
    TonyB0588 Posts: 9,520 Member
    Hadn't heard about "vanity sizing", but I do know sizes are very inconsistent, varying between different countries of manufacture, and even between different brands in the same country. It needs to be standardized with international guidelines.
  • crazykatlady820
    crazykatlady820 Posts: 301 Member
    I'm really interested to see what size I will be when I get to my goal weight. My goal is 130 and the last time I was 130 I was 18 years old and a size 11/12 (I'm 5'1"). Fast forward to age 35, 2 kids later, and 200 pounds overweight... 130 probably won't be a size 11/12 anymore. Especially because I will have excess skin.
  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    CoachJen71 wrote: »
    @Pkov123 I guess I am an inverted wedge now, which is like a ruler, but with somewhat wider shoulders than hips.
    I am in between ruler hourglass and pear shape.
  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    crazykatlady820 wrote: »
    I'm really interested to see what size I will be when I get to my goal weight. My goal is 130 and the last time I was 130 I was 18 years old and a size 11/12 (I'm 5'1"). Fast forward to age 35, 2 kids later, and 200 pounds overweight... 130 probably won't be a size 11/12 anymore. Especially because I will have excess skin.
    Don't worry
    What do you mean you won't be a size 11/12 u think u be smaller or bigger?
    Don't worry!
  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    TonyB0588 wrote: »
    Hadn't heard about "vanity sizing", but I do know sizes are very inconsistent, varying between different countries of manufacture, and even between different brands in the same country. It needs to be standardized with international guidelines.

    So you r a guy , how is sizing for men's clothes? I have worn my brothers clothes before ahaha

  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    To crazycatlady, u will probs be a size 2-8 at 130 :)
    P.S. I am a crazycatlady at heart too
  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    I was obsessed with cats as a child haha
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    I have a cat who just started peeing on the carpet after I've had him for 15 years. Ugh. I would be really happy to send him to you right about now.
  • ilfaith
    ilfaith Posts: 16,769 Member
    Thirty years ago, when I was a college freshman, I was about the same weight I am now. I wore a size 5 at the Gap. At this moment, I am wearing Gap pants that are a size 00...a size that didn't even exist back in the day.

    There used to be a store called 5/7/9, which called itself the "small size specialist"...because decades ago, those were the smallest sizes.

    Much has been said about how Marilyn Monroe was a size 12 or 14...but, in today's clothes, she would probably wear a 4 or 6.

  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    ilfaith wrote: »
    Thirty years ago, when I was a college freshman, I was about the same weight I am now. I wore a size 5 at the Gap. At this moment, I am wearing Gap pants that are a size 00...a size that didn't even exist back in the day.

    There used to be a store called 5/7/9, which called itself the "small size specialist"...because decades ago, those were the smallest sizes.

    Much has been said about how Marilyn Monroe was a size 12 or 14...but, in today's clothes, she would probably wear a 4 or 6.

    Yes I know I always wanted to go to 5/7/9 haha I was probably too young tho anyway, yes miss Marilyn would be a size 00 waist and 2 hips. :)
  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    And ilfaith how old are you if you don't mind? Cuz 5/7/9 is giving me happy nostalgia:)
  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    It reminds of Regina George in mean girls
  • crazykatlady820
    crazykatlady820 Posts: 301 Member
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    Don't worry
    What do you mean you won't be a size 11/12 u think u be smaller or bigger?
    Don't worry!
    [/quote]

    Thanks! I'm not too worried about what size I will actually be, just curious. The reason I think I might be a larger size at the same weight I once was is because my body composition has changed after having kids. I will also have some loose skin and I think it will make my pants size bigger. I could be wrong, and really it doesn't matter as long as I am healthy and active.

  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    The 90s... hahaha oh how I miss the 90s and early 00's, 5/7/9 reminds of that
  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    crazykatlady820 wrote: »
    Don't worry
    What do you mean you won't be a size 11/12 u think u be smaller or bigger?
    Don't worry!
    [/quote]

    Thanks! I'm not too worried about what size I will actually be, just curious. The reason I think I might be a larger size at the same weight I once was is because my body composition has changed after having kids. I will also have some loose skin and I think it will make my pants size bigger. I could be wrong, and really it doesn't matter as long as I am healthy and active.

    [/quote]
    Do you live in the US?
  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    Crazykatlady, in the USA u will probs be a size 10 at the most at 130 lbs. besides you can wear spanx for loose skin.
  • crazykatlady820
    crazykatlady820 Posts: 301 Member
    Haha! I have always loved cats. And it is also my name.
  • Pkov123
    Pkov123 Posts: 850 Member
    Honestly 130 is probs a size 2-8 in USA now, what is your height? :)
  • crazykatlady820
    crazykatlady820 Posts: 301 Member
    Right! I see what you are saying. Because of vanity sizing. Gotcha!
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