https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-funky-fitsizing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:02:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-funky-fitsizing#post-1822369 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:09:36 +0000 Dianna 1822369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the links and information. I agree with Srah and Sterling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-funky-fitsizing#post-1822347 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 03:50:02 +0000 Brooklyn 1822347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How fascinating. Thanks for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-funky-fitsizing#post-1822294 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 23:39:32 +0000 LaPed 1822294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great articles, thanks! Pant fit has become a pet peeve of mine -- makes me wish I were better with a sewing machine! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-funky-fitsizing#post-1822290 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 23:35:35 +0000 Janet 1822290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, that is interesting. I have definitely noticed a lot of problems with "wad" (or as one former forum member called it "polterwang" LOL). I always figured it was because I don't have much of a booty and I'm short in the rise. But it's not just me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-funky-fitsizing#post-1822285 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 23:03:34 +0000 Joyce B 1822285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the explanations, they make a lot of sense. The MO seems to be a disregard for quality, and saving the extra buck but never passing that along to consumers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-funky-fitsizing#post-1822282 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 22:58:04 +0000 Emily K 1822282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Srah</b> and <b>Sterling</b>--I think that this is a problem most prevalent in "fast fashion" and the solution might be to shop with small-batch manufacturers (or couture, haha!). Not that I have the financial luxury to do that!</p> <p><b>Gigi</b>--the discussions about "WAD" and camel-toe made me laugh so hard! &nbsp;But maybe not harder than when I had to explain camel-toe to my 80 year old mom. &nbsp;It is super helpful to learn about patterning and the how's and why's of fit. &nbsp;It makes shopping less random--although still frustrating if you identify the problem but still can't find a way around it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-funky-fitsizing#post-1822277 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 22:41:33 +0000 Anonymous 1822277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fascinating presentation. &nbsp;As <b>Srah</b> wrote, fascinating, but maddening. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-funky-fitsizing#post-1822274 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 22:36:40 +0000 Gigi 1822274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting. I have such a problem with "Wad," as she calls it (excess fabric at the crotch). I thought it was just my body shape, but maybe it's not. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one who has this problem.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-funky-fitsizing#post-1822252 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 21:46:42 +0000 Nomad 1822252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the explanations and links! &nbsp;That's both fascinating and maddening. I wonder what the solution writ large is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/about-funky-fitsizing#post-1822245 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 21:21:35 +0000 Emily K 1822245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There have been a number of conversations in the forum about the vagaries of fit and sizing--one item of the same size and style by the same brand fits differently from a second identical item. &nbsp;And about the difficulty of finding good fits, period. &nbsp;</p> <p>I thoroughly enjoy the articles at Fashion Incubator. &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://fashion-incubator.com/tutorials/">http://fashion-incubator.com/tutorials/</a>&nbsp; (This is the index link.)</p> <p>This one &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://fashion-incubator.com/yet_another_pet_peeve_waistbands/">http://fashion-incubator.com/y.....aistbands/</a>&nbsp; explains how the manufacturer's decision to maximize profit by cutting the waistband on grain (instead of cross-grain like the adjoining pant fabric) causes disproportionate shrink at the waist. &nbsp;(Goes far in explaining the difference in fit between the 501's of my memory and my current pair of pants.)</p> <p>This one&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://fashion-incubator.com/anatomy_of_a_camel_toe_pt2/">http://fashion-incubator.com/a.....l_toe_pt2/</a>&nbsp;explains how outsourcing can cause fit issues. &nbsp;Summary: &nbsp;1) &nbsp;There can be compatibility issues with patterns transmitted to foreign manufacturers using CAD. &nbsp;2) &nbsp;Sometimes the designer gives the manufacturer a spec-sheet of the dimensions of a garment and the manufacturer will tweak the pattern--for example, by narrowing a pants pattern by flattening out the back-rise seam and then adding the "lost" length to the top of the pant at the waistband. &nbsp;This enables the manufacturer to get more pattern pieces out of their yardage while respecting the dimension on the spec sheet (but not the fit of the garment)! &nbsp;And if a brand has lax quality control or uses a bunch of different manufacturers, then you might find a different fit in every pair of pants you pick off the rack. (I paraphrased wildly, but you get the idea &nbsp;)</p> <p>This one addresses the flat-butt / not enough room in the seat problem: &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://fashion-incubator.com/jeans_fit_lousy_these_days/">http://fashion-incubator.com/j.....hese_days/</a> </p>