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Buying Clothes.
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I bought a new parka jacket from Atlas online today. I try and get my size correct but then find different companies have slightly different measurements. In the end i chose what i wanted. Do you research the sizes of clothes or just go with your general size?.
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Buy a tape measure. Most online shops have size guides and even guides on how to measure. Unique pieces can't be found on the general high street, you can usually find a better price online if it's a general garment. Returning online items these days is just as simple as popping to the local shop.
14:39 Thu 10th Mar 2022
barry, going on their sizes I ordered some shorts that the size guide said I should order in L, a size I often have and a XXl would have been closer to a good fit. The L was very small and had to go back. Saying that I bought 2 pairs of shorts the same size and same type just different colour from Debenhams and one pair fitted fine and the other was very tight. No consistency in sizes these days.
I tend to use places where I know their sizing is consistent. Or I can see the item in a shop even if I buy it online. I and A are very off with their sizing now, they used to be ok. Primark is ok just buy one size up from normal. Best for ladies sizing is Bon Marche and they now do petite in some ranges.