Are you a bigger or smaller size in dresses vs. pants

misschubbybutterfly

I was wondering if this is normal, or this is becasue I'm pear shaped. I wear a size 8/9 comfortably in dresses, but when it comes to shorts/pants I need a size 11! IT's so strange.

My mom looks at the dresses I have when she comes over and says "Oh honey THATS not going to fit you" >.> I had to try them on for her to shut up about it!

Is this normal for you gals?

rossi02

Depends on the cut of the dress. If it's fitted more around the bust and flows out from there, I can see why the smaller size would be needed. If the dress is fitted in the waist, hips area, may need to go with the pants size.

TheBraveryLover

Smaller size in dresses, and I only wear dresses anyway (besides my workout or night clothes).

mtaylor33557

Mine is about the same. 10/12

If the dress is sized s/m/l, then I'll wear a M, just like I would a top.

ItsCasey

I'm a size 2/4 in dresses. 4 in skirts. 4/6 in pants.

Dresses are usually either made out of stretchy material, or they're flowy enough around the hips that you can wear a smaller size in the dress than you would in pants. If it's a sheath dress or otherwise straight through the hips/thighs, you might consider buying your pants size. It will probably be more comfortable when you sit down.

Sapporo

My dress size is smaller as well. My 16 yr old daughter is bigger for dress size, she is the only person I know like that.