Hollister vs everywhere else

jenneal89
jenneal89 Posts: 243
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Do hollister jeans run big or small? I used to think they ran small because when I was a US 8/9 in regular stores I was around a size 12 in there. That was a couple if years ago and now I'm thinking they have started making them bigger.. Thanks!p

Edited due to embarrassment over accidental bragging

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  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    They run small, my size jeans, I wear like 2 numbers below what I really am there. I hate Hollister though, it's over-rated and it stinks in there.
  • beernpizza
    beernpizza Posts: 431 Member
    I wouldn't know, I haven't shopped there since I graduated highschool.
  • bleacheblonde
    bleacheblonde Posts: 333
    I refuse to shop there A) on principle, and B) because I'm fat and they wouldn't want me to anyway. So at least it's mutual :)
  • jenneal89
    jenneal89 Posts: 243
    They run small, my size jeans, I wear like 2 numbers below what I really am there. I hate Hollister though, it's over-rated and it stinks in there.

    Haha I get frustrated because it's so hard to see even to pick sizes and it's really loud (I sound so old for a 23 year old! Lol but it's true) I love their clothes though and am having a hard time finding clothes that fit well.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    I wouldn't know, I haven't shopped there since I graduated highschool.

    word. i was never a hollister/abercrombie girl. i think i lived on j.c. penney arizona jeans, mudd, LEI, and all that fun stuff.
  • mbz0616
    mbz0616 Posts: 77 Member
    "... my size 0 are too big now."

    Gotta love that subtle style of gloating . :laugh:
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    "... my size 0 are too big now."

    Gotta love that subtle style of gloating . :laugh:

    LOL agreed :laugh:
  • coliema
    coliema Posts: 7,646 Member
    They run small, my size jeans, I wear like 2 numbers below what I really am there. I hate Hollister though, it's over-rated and it stinks in there.

    Haha I get frustrated because it's so hard to see even to pick sizes and it's really loud (I sound so old for a 23 year old! Lol but it's true) I love their clothes though and am having a hard time finding clothes that fit well.

    Last time I bought a pair of their jeans was in 2005, it could have changed since then. It is loud in there, and it's very dark, I can't stand it. I always feel like I'm going to suffocate in there. American Eagle is MUCH better and their pants make the heiny look MUCH better :)
  • jenneal89
    jenneal89 Posts: 243
    "... my size 0 are too big now."

    Gotta love that subtle style of gloating . :laugh:

    Lol I really didn't mean it that way but it does sound like it! I should re-read my posts before posting :blushing:
  • gshoemaker06
    gshoemaker06 Posts: 264 Member
    I wouldn't know, I haven't shopped there since I graduated highschool.

    LOL
  • jenneal89
    jenneal89 Posts: 243
    They run small, my size jeans, I wear like 2 numbers below what I really am there. I hate Hollister though, it's over-rated and it stinks in there.

    Haha I get frustrated because it's so hard to see even to pick sizes and it's really loud (I sound so old for a 23 year old! Lol but it's true) I love their clothes though and am having a hard time finding clothes that fit well.

    Last time I bought a pair of their jeans was in 2005, it could have changed since then. It is loud in there, and it's very dark, I can't stand it. I always feel like I'm going to suffocate in there. American Eagle is MUCH better and their pants make the heiny look MUCH better :)

    I always shopped at American eagle and love their clothing but they definitely run big and they don't have it in the UK :sad:
  • krystyn13
    krystyn13 Posts: 4
    I wouldn't know, I haven't shopped there since I graduated highschool.

    word. i was never a hollister/abercrombie girl. i think i lived on j.c. penney arizona jeans, mudd, LEI, and all that fun stuff.

    I'm in the same camp!! :)
  • CynthiaElise
    CynthiaElise Posts: 262 Member
    "... my size 0 are too big now."

    Gotta love that subtle style of gloating . :laugh:

    I was thinking the same thing...
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    I wouldn't know, I haven't shopped there since I graduated highschool.

    word. i was never a hollister/abercrombie girl. i think i lived on j.c. penney arizona jeans, mudd, LEI, and all that fun stuff.

    I'm in the same camp!! :)

    Me three!

    Seriously though, back to the OP-Yes, they do run small. I used to work clothing retail and each year, the sizes would go down half an inch. So if say in 2002 you wore a size 7, in 2003 you'd be in a size 9 ect.
  • CynthiaElise
    CynthiaElise Posts: 262 Member
    "... my size 0 are too big now."

    Gotta love that subtle style of gloating . :laugh:

    I was thinking the same thing...
  • DoomCakes
    DoomCakes Posts: 806 Member
    I wouldn't know... they're so retardedly priced and I don't see the big deal about buying a shirt with a stores brand printed all across it. Yay, I'm spending a BUNCH of money on a cheaply made shirt, AND I'm walking FREE advertisement for you... I think it's to pay for all their decorations...
  • jenneal89
    jenneal89 Posts: 243

    Me three!

    Seriously though, back to the OP-Yes, they do run small. I used to work clothing retail and each year, the sizes would go down half an inch. So if say in 2002 you wore a size 7, in 2003 you'd be in a size 9 ect.

    Ok, thank you :smile:
  • hellokathy
    hellokathy Posts: 540 Member
    I live near their "only store in Germany" but I've never been in there. The whole concept seems silly to me. My friend went in there a couple weeks ago, though. She's about my size and while she was just looking at clothes, a clerk came up to her and was all like "We don't have XL!" in this really rude tone. Uh...thanks?! My friend was with another friend who's gay and he enjoyed all the topless guys a lot, though. :laugh:
  • jenneal89
    jenneal89 Posts: 243
    I wouldn't know... they're so retardedly priced and I don't see the big deal about buying a shirt with a stores brand printed all across it. Yay, I'm spending a BUNCH of money on a cheaply made shirt, AND I'm walking FREE advertisement for you... I think it's to pay for all their decorations...

    Yea I don't buy the shirts. I just have one pair of jeans from there that I got last October. I'm having trouble finding stores that sell clothing that fits me over here in the UK
  • DoomCakes
    DoomCakes Posts: 806 Member
    I wouldn't know... they're so retardedly priced and I don't see the big deal about buying a shirt with a stores brand printed all across it. Yay, I'm spending a BUNCH of money on a cheaply made shirt, AND I'm walking FREE advertisement for you... I think it's to pay for all their decorations...

    Yea I don't buy the shirts. I just have one pair of jeans from there that I got last October. I'm having trouble finding stores that sell clothing that fits me over here in the UK

    That's understandable then. I just don't really shop or like any stores like that. haha. But for a small frame I guess you would have as many issues as a larger person shopping. Not everyone thinks that! But yes, I have heard the store runs very small as they are aimed for a tiny girl type.
  • Sherrbearmiles
    Sherrbearmiles Posts: 3
    You are CORRECT!!!!! I have proven the hypothesis that Hollister sizes have gotten bigger! Glad to see others out there are taking notice that obesity is overly accepted and skinny girls (the minority) cant fit into clothes at notably petite stores. It isn't only Hollister. Size small is usually 2-4 now! 4 used to be a medium! XS- good luck finding. I received 5 XS tops in the mail today from Hollister, they show skinny models but trust me what I got today was not small let alone extra small. oh well. A&F and Gilly Hicks fit a little better.
  • Sherrbearmiles
    Sherrbearmiles Posts: 3
    :mad:
  • Sherrbearmiles
    Sherrbearmiles Posts: 3
    I wouldn't know... they're so retardedly priced and I don't see the big deal about buying a shirt with a stores brand printed all across it. Yay, I'm spending a BUNCH of money on a cheaply made shirt, AND I'm walking FREE advertisement for you... I think it's to pay for all their decorations...



    Its not cheaply made! Obviously someone who thinks 40/50 $ is expensive prefers Walmart and Ross. Hollister, A&F, Gilly Hicks use many nice fabrics and great signature stitching. Their clothes usually need to be hand washed, last for years, and feel good to wear. People who don't know clothes shouldn't have an opinion about them.
  • xoxsashaxox
    xoxsashaxox Posts: 23 Member
    I wear hollister all the time, actually i have a pair of jeans i bought in grade 10 (almost 6 years ago) that are in perfect shape still. So their jeans last forever its actually insane how long. I just ordered 2 pairs of hollister jeans ad im also crossing my fingers they fit. I used to be a size 7 at 138 pounds, then i lost weight and am now 123 pounds and fit into a size 3 at stictches, ardene. And i fit into a 4 in some jeans at American eagle and a 2 in some. I fit into a 3 at garage. So i ordered 2 size 3 jeans and because i paid so much i pray they arent too small.
    And i agree with the girl who posted right before me, my most recent orders from hollister were huge (tops) and i ordered them all in smalls. They would fit someone whos 15 pounds heavier than me.
  • HunterKiller_wechange2
    HunterKiller_wechange2 Posts: 332 Member
    Hollister staff should hand out torches as you walk in as it is so flippin dark in there! :)


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  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
    Hollister staff should hand out torches as you walk in as it is so flippin dark in there! :)


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    Inorite. I keep getting confused and thinking I'm in a dark room at a gay club.
  • BuffyEat2Live
    BuffyEat2Live Posts: 327 Member
    You've lost 86 pounds. I think that gives you every right to be proud, and to "gloat" a bit. :flowerforyou:

    (no answer to original question because I've never shopped there)
  • amandalinfrances
    amandalinfrances Posts: 2
    Yeah its not expensive for the people who have the money to go and buy those clothes. Some of the people in the world aren't fortunate enough to have that kind of money to waste on a pair of jeans or one shirt or something.
  • amandalinfrances
    amandalinfrances Posts: 2
    I wouldn't know... they're so retardedly priced and I don't see the big deal about buying a shirt with a stores brand printed all across it. Yay, I'm spending a BUNCH of money on a cheaply made shirt, AND I'm walking FREE advertisement for you... I think it's to pay for all their decorations...



    Its not cheaply made! Obviously someone who thinks 40/50 $ is expensive prefers Walmart and Ross. Hollister, A&F, Gilly Hicks use many nice fabrics and great signature stitching. Their clothes usually need to be hand washed, last for years, and feel good to wear. People who don't know clothes shouldn't have an opinion about them.



    Yeah its not expensive for the people who have the money to go and buy those clothes. Some of the people in the world aren't fortunate enough to have that kind of money to waste on a pair of jeans or one shirt or something.

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