What is up with underwear from Target and other stores?

ebgbjo
ebgbjo Posts: 821 Member
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I am in size 4, sometimes 6 or even 8 depending on what brand, but most of the time it is a 4. However, when it comes to underwear at stores like Target, Marshalls, TJ Maxx (you know, I just need a couple pairs of underwear that don't cost an arm and a leg store), an XL barely covers my rear end. I am always double checking if I purchased children's underwear by mistake, but alas, isn't the case.

I started sewing classes at beginning of year. I still plan on learning how to sew my own cute bras and underwear because of this.

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  • JenAndSome
    JenAndSome Posts: 1,893 Member
    Are you sure you're in the women's section, not the little girls?
  • MyaPapaya75
    MyaPapaya75 Posts: 3,143 Member
    shes telling the truth and they tear up so easily...especially Hanes which used to be great!
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    :laugh: I'm tiny as hell, but I need to wear Mediums for workout shorts and bottoms in general from Target. I haven't tried their undies.
  • Moonbeamlissie
    Moonbeamlissie Posts: 504 Member
    Watch what cut you get. The bikini are going to be smaller but if you get briefs they may swallow you whole!! I buy the in between ones and the size is true to what my size is.
  • faithdanyell
    faithdanyell Posts: 30 Member
    Hey,
    Maybe you are buying the wrong cut also look at the size chart on the package.
  • ebgbjo
    ebgbjo Posts: 821 Member
    I am looking at the size chart and definitely not in the kids section. I swear it is just crappy sizing. I have the same issue with bathing suit bottoms.

    Curious what women's hip sizes are here and what size underwear they are in? I am 37" hip and in every store where I buy underwear I am in Larges and Xl. However, from stores like Victoria Secrets, Dillards, etc, I can fit small.

    Damn you vanity sizing.
  • _Krys10_
    _Krys10_ Posts: 1,234 Member
    I am a small size 4 and I buy these religiously and I get a small

    http://www.victoriassecret.com/panties/5-for-26-styles/v-string-panty-cotton-lingerie?ProductID=132087&CatalogueType=OLS
  • sunglasses_and_ocean_waves
    sunglasses_and_ocean_waves Posts: 2,757 Member
    I am so glad you posted this. I'm a size 6 in jeans & small in shorts, yoga pants ,,, etc, but undies have to be a medium. Forget Barely There Boy Shorts. Even in size medium, those are b*tch slapping my buns.

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