NSV...but really???

kacarter1017

A couple days ago I received a coupon on the mail for a pair of free undies from Victoria's Secret. Today I went in to get them. Felt GREAT to know I could wear stuff from VS again! I asked the sales girl what size I should get (I now wear a size 8 in most clothes- a few are 10s). She told me I needed a Large!! Since when is a size 8 considered large!?!?! I picked out a really cute pair and it was terrific walking through the mall with my VS bag, but it was a bit deflating to know it held a size large.

jamielise2

In high fashion, a size 12 is considered extra large. "Plus Size" clothes now start at size 12, which is ridiculous. If the average american woman is a size 12/14, then that should be a medium.

LiL_MisS_C

That's still an NSV, if you ask me! VS clothes and bathing suits are made abnormally large and cater to those without much curvage, so don't get down on buying a size large when it is more than likely a size medium to small in other stores!

iamstaceywood

Hey, enjoy your fabulous free undies! And screw the tag, cut it out when you get em home. And pretend they are a small.

jillybeanruns

Have you tried them on? I would think you'd be a medium if you're an 8/10.

jillybeanruns

VS is "high fashion"? I'm a 2 and an XS at VS, the sizing corresponds as it should for me.

katemarjoram

I keep seeing NSV but what does it stand for? I'm guessing something something Victory?

RachieRoo323

Victorias secret sizes are wack. I am always way bigger sized in there bras. Probably the same for panties! I hate the way there bikini panties fit. Looks like I pooped my pants! I do have narrow hips and I'm short. Maybe they target the super-model folk?

Elzecat

I know what you mean, but I do think VS clothes/undies are sized smaller...

I am just happy cause I can FINALLY wear VS bras again (if I want to)...I used to be a DDD and they do not go above DD...and I am now a DD...woohoo for a "kinda" NSV

jbug100

Totally relate! I'm a size 8, and the other day I bought a t-shirt at aeropostale...size XL! I had to laugh! Some things never change. The fact that you shopped in VS is awesome...screw the sizing!

maremare312

Did you tell her you wear size 8 in underwear or size 8 in pants? Underwear sizing is different. Have you tried them on yet? I bet they're too big for you.

cornerofgreystreet

Hey, enjoy your fabulous free undies! And screw the tag, cut it out when you get em home. And pretend they are a small.

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Ree_Chatelain

I realized the other day that i am in desprate need of new undies. I'm shrinking in all the wrong places and am no longer fitting in my bras but my butt won't budge.. I haven't even considered Victoria Secrets since i've been shopping at Lane bryant for sooo many years. It's crazy to think that i can once again shop there.

Thank you so much for posting this!!

Ree_Chatelain

I keep seeing NSV but what does it stand for? I'm guessing something something Victory?

Non Scale Victory

Elzecat

Did you tell her you wear size 8 in underwear or size 8 in pants? Underwear sizing is different. Have you tried them on yet? I bet they're too big for you.

yep...a size 8 undie is an XL...

aippolito1

I wear two different size panties depending on the style... I have a big booty so I really have to stare at the panties before I buy them, so don't feel defeated!!!! I'm sure I'd be a large in VS too 'cause of all my junk. Just being able to fit into anything there should be the victory. :happy:

kacarter1017

Did you tell her you wear size 8 in underwear or size 8 in pants? Underwear sizing is different. Have you tried them on yet? I bet they're too big for you.

yep...a size 8 undie is an XL...

Nope, size 8 clothes, not undies. And they fit. Both good and bad I guess. And I'm going to cut the tag out and just be happy that I'm back at VS!!

maremare312

Oh well, everyone knows VS sizes their stuff really small!