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Dani

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Quick question,
Is it possible for an inverted triangle wear the same size in tops and bottoms?

9 years ago

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Latest reply was from gesturepoke

ironkurtin

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Considering how brands size things, it's always possible.

9 years ago

Gaylene

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Of course. Sizing depends on the shape and cut of the garment, as well as the manufacturer and brand. Generally, I go for a size smaller on my bottoms, but just recently bought a gorgeous skirt from an Italian designer line that was TWO sizes larger than the size I normally wear on top. The hip measurement of the skirt has more or less the same circumference as my other skirts.

9 years ago

thimblelina

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Yeah, it really does depend on cut, sizing, and overall body mass. As an overweight middle aged woman my size discrepancy is pretty standard: I take mediums on bottom and larges on top. But as an underweight IT in my youth I sometimes wore smalls on both top & bottom. When it really showed was at suit fittings: I was a 2 or 4 on bottom but never smaller than a 6 in a tailored jacket because of the width of my shoulders.

9 years ago

Liz

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Yes, of course. There is no such thing as standardized sizing from one clothing line to the next (and sometimes even within clothing lines).

What is it that has you curious -- is the similarity in sizing making you question your body type? Are you wondering if you're buying properly sized clothing?

9 years ago

Janet

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I agree with the others. Not only because of the 3-dimensional nature of bodies, which makes for interesting body shape vs. measurement comparisons, but also because sizing is so non-standard and imprecise, even within one designer's offerings. I am a slightly pear-ish hourglass but I have a size 10 jacket and some size 6 skirts.

9 years ago

Dani

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Thanks everyone for all the answers. You truly learn something new everyday. @Liz, well I just made a note yesterday that I wore the same size on top and bottom. and I would think being an inverted triangle me top size should be bigger.
For example in Ann Taylor clothing I wear XS on top and bottom or 2P top and bottom.
I also shop at Banana Republic same thing XS top and bottom or 2P top and bottom. I also for for dresses I wear 2P or XS
I don't know, looking through my closet I observed no matter the brand if I have a top and bottom for it I wear the same size. So I was just curious as to what that could mean?

9 years ago

ironkurtin

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Don't think it means anything except that you're pretty lucky!

9 years ago

DonnaF

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Because of my thighs, I consider myself a pear or maybe a pear with hourglass tendencies. I wear the same size top and bottom, and sometimes a smaller size on the bottom if it is an eased skirt that sits at the waist. Some women have more pronounced tendencies than others.

9 years ago

Joy

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I am a rectangle with IT tendencies. My shoulder measurement is the widest of my body. I usually wear a larger sized bottom than top, depending on the cut and style, the opposite of most ITs. My shoulders are wide but bust is small.

9 years ago

gesturepoke

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I think so. Sizes vary so much by store and designer that it's bound to happen. I think I'm closer to a pear shape with broad shoulders, and I tend to wear the same size tops and bottoms. Finding dresses that fit is a challenge, though.

9 years ago

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