https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/halogen-seamed-skirt-sizing-questions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 17:04:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/halogen-seamed-skirt-sizing-questions#post-413413 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:51:45 +0000 Kate 413413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Based on my experience with that particular skirt, I would say the size chart -- or the skirt -- is a bit off the mark.</p> <p>Just order your normal size. Remember, the material does have a bit of stretch. If you're really worried about the skirt not fitting your hips, then order up one size, but I'm not convinced you'll need to.</p> <p>Based on the chart and with my waist and hip measurement of 28 and 39, I was between an 8 &amp; a 10. Normally when that happens, I go with the larger size.</p> <p>I used the comments of previous buyers to guide my decision. Most women who bought the skirt said it ran big, really big, so I took a deep breath and ordered a 6. I NEVER wear a six. This fit perfectly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/halogen-seamed-skirt-sizing-questions#post-413351 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:51:50 +0000 catgirl 413351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The most recent review says this re: fit, and I think it is accurate:</p> <p>"If you are curvy and have full hips and a narrow waist - this is your skirt. I normally wear a size 3 and it fit perfectly. There is room for your hips without making the skirt too boxy."</p> <p>Sadly, that is the opposite of me - because the new colors (ORANGE?!?!) are to die for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/halogen-seamed-skirt-sizing-questions#post-413337 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:32:27 +0000 fern 413337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the Halogen seamed pencil skirt washable? I think Nordstom's website says dry clean only.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/halogen-seamed-skirt-sizing-questions#post-413316 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:55:40 +0000 Anonymous 413316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>By the size chart I'd have ordered a 4 but a 2 fits fine or maybe just a bit big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/halogen-seamed-skirt-sizing-questions#post-413303 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:24:01 +0000 catgirl 413303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would order by your waist size in this case and size down. I am a rectangle from ribs to knees and found this skirt way big in the hips for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/halogen-seamed-skirt-sizing-questions#post-413271 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:16:59 +0000 Diana 413271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Elly! That's exactly what I wanted to know.</p> <p>I have 42" hips and 29" waist. The size chart says I should be a 12-14 (!) if I go by the hips, or 8-10 if I go by the waist, hence why I was super confused. In normal, non-pencil skirts, I usually buy 8-10. I'm thinking that, given your experience, I should go for the 8. </p> <p>Just goes to show, I think all you ladies are right and I should not put too much stock in the size chart! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/halogen-seamed-skirt-sizing-questions#post-413246 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:44:35 +0000 Elly 413246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well--- I have 39.5" hips and a 26" waist and wanted to wear it at the high waist. The size chart says I should be a 10. I ordered a 6 and and 8--- the six was decent and would have fit had I wanted it wear it low around my hips and looser like a lot of the ladies here do. I also could have probably tailored it. However, after careful playing I realized that there was still a little room in the hip and lots in the high hip. So, I send away for a 4. I am hoping it fits. SO, unless you are bigger than me-- I would recommend going with a 6 or smaller. It completely explains how the smaller sizes always sell out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/halogen-seamed-skirt-sizing-questions#post-413225 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:33:01 +0000 MsMary 413225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also went one size down from my normal size -- 0P instead of 2P -- and it fits just fine! I never look at the sizing charts so I can't really help you there -- sorry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/halogen-seamed-skirt-sizing-questions#post-413221 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:23:14 +0000 Zoe 413221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Using the size chart, I ordered an 8 which was too big in the hips and too long for me. I sent it back for a 6P, which is a little snug in the waist (I am a busty rectangle and usually like skirts to sit a little lower than natural waist, so it may be just that I am not used to feeling a waistband at all) and perfect everywhere else. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/halogen-seamed-skirt-sizing-questions#post-413218 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:15:21 +0000 modgrl 413218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe someone else can comment on the accuracy of the size chart. I almost never look at them except inseam and skirt length measurements because I don't find them all that helpful. You really don't know how the fabric is going to lay on you for a specific garment. Now that they have free shipping and free returns, order two sizes to try the best one. I wear a 4P in GAP/ON/AT/Loft, etc.... I ordered the 4P in the fever pink seamed skirt. It fit very nicely but was just a smidge too big. I probably would have kept it but it was damaged. I got the 2P as a replacement and it turned out to be perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/halogen-seamed-skirt-sizing-questions#post-413212 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:05:20 +0000 Diana 413212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For Kari, MaryK, and anyone else who owns the Halogen seamed pencil skirt... </p> <p>Did you guys size based on your waist or your hip measurements? I have a 13" difference between my hips and waist (this is why normal pencil skirts just won't work for me!) and I would be 1-2 sizes larger if I sized based on my hip measurement. I'm concerned about having too much waist gaping if I go for the larger size though... I need the waist to fit at my natural waist since all narrow skirts will ride up to my waist anyway when I walk and I hate having all that loose fabric bunched around my waist ...</p> <p>Also, would you say that the size chart here is accurate?<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-seamed-pencil-skirt/3093787?origin=sizechart&#038;tn=Sizeandfit_popup" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ha.....dfit_popup</a> </p>