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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: #makemysize Failed Try on https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:50:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Janet on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099795 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 23:46:36 +0000 Janet 2099795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm so glad you sent them that email. Nothing will change if people don't speak up! Angie on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099792 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 23:16:21 +0000 Angie 2099792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ NICE, Anna. You know I am on your side, and will fight this fight with you. VERY curious about the response.  Kari on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099755 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 21:16:06 +0000 Kari 2099755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ WELL SAID. Anna, can you hear me cheering out loud? I agree with ALL OF THIS. annagybe on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099746 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:20:17 +0000 annagybe 2099746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So I just sent this email to Nordstrom. If they respond, I will update  Hello- This is more of a general complaint and comment. Last week I tried on this Stine Goya dress (item 5951563) at the downtown Seattle store. Your chart said an XL is equal to a US 14. I’m a size 16 in dresses, but I thought I’d at least try it one, because often your sizing is off. It was unfortunately, but not surprisingly too small in the chest. I then realized that there is except for shoes there is almost nothing on the 2nd floor (Seattle) that would fit me. I looked at other floors and was disappointed. Anything in my size was not fashion forward. I left the store empty handed and frustrated. I was inspired by Batsheva style dresses and ended up finding a dress at H&M that fit me, in their store. I’m not a fan of fast fashion, but your selection, or lack there of drove me elsewhere Nordstrom, from my understanding has enough market share to put pressure on designers. According to your website, this Stine Goya dress is exclusive to you. In the past you have embraced expanding size ranges, but I feel that you are no longer walking the talk, or even talking about it. Very little of the offerings, even online are interesting in my opinion. And given I’m in cusp sizes, if I search by XL, I will get items from designers that consider an US 10, an XL, even though your drop down sort list says otherwise. I get emails often about the new designer offerings, and well it’s pointless. Anna Sal on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099730 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 19:26:25 +0000 Sal 2099730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What Shevia said. It is disappointing When the walk is different to the talk. Inge on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099658 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 15:36:47 +0000 Inge 2099658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's beyond frustrating, Anna, I'm sorry :-(( I agree though that this is an excellent colour on you, we need to find you something else in this shade of lilac! Janet on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099617 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:29:52 +0000 Janet 2099617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, notsaf. It is definitely an hourglass problem, too. I have this with a lot of dresses I try on — either the boobs or the hips are too tight, and when I try to size up, the cut is too long in the torso or the overall fit just doesn’t work — too much fabric in the back, armholes are too loose and low, etc. A lot of designers — especially pricier labels — just cut too straight for many of us. notsaf on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099611 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:45:43 +0000 notsaf 2099611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Definitely not you, who are beautiful. Fwiw I have the same problem and a totally different size: it's an hourglass problem too. Jaime on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099412 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 03:36:53 +0000 Jaime 2099412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It is not you. It is them. And I have a hunch it is a lot of thems with limited vision, because anyone with any sense would see the way the wind is blowing by now.  Jjsloane on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099382 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:56:35 +0000 Jjsloane 2099382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Do not get down on yourself! I struggle at any weight to fit my boobs into clothing! (that is where I gain it first). Think of the money you just saved! And that's why I have so many shoes - they don't fit regardless of my weight! Hugs! kkards on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099327 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 21:16:28 +0000 kkards 2099327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Grr. Wish I had ideas or solutions to help. But totally agreeing that color is fab on you. Suz on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099313 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 19:09:16 +0000 Suz 2099313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So frustrating, Anna. The colour is spectacular on you.... Kari on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099311 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 19:03:34 +0000 Kari 2099311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nordstrom is not walking the talk at all. There is far less above a size XL available in stores. Their idea of size inclusivity was cutting back on plus sizes and extending some in house brands to XXL instead but only in limited colors and usually not carrying that size in stores. I do not see them pushing designers to be more size inclusive as they suggested. annagybe on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099299 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 18:10:45 +0000 annagybe 2099299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks all. Nordstrom has some major pull in the retail market, and could influence designers. But except for Good American, which was pushed on them I really don’t see them walking the talk. And Good American is barely visible at the downtown Seattle store. Yeah Jaileen, sorting by size doesn’t work on their website, when they go by the designer sizing, Large = 8. At least Net-A-Porter gives realistic sizing advice with garment measurements, though they have no larger sizes. Honestly I was looking for a pick-me-up, after dealing with a medical appointment with Dad. I was so argh after that, I bought nothing at Nordstrom or the Rack; ended up getting some cute post-it’s at Daison  ETA, I’m fully aware I’m overweight/fat/obese, but I don’t have the mental energy to deal with it right now. kellygirl on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099257 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 15:38:28 +0000 kellygirl 2099257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That is the most gorgeous color on you. I gasped when I saw the photo. I'm sorry it didn't work out but man, that purple is your color! Angie on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099254 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 15:31:32 +0000 Angie 2099254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Anna, my friend. You need to wear more lilac! Sooo fab with your gorgeous green eyes. You have my empathy on the size barrier. Get Katie Sturino on it. Much love. Xo Kari on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099244 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 14:53:25 +0000 Kari 2099244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ JAileen, back when I was a size 8, I almost always wore a Large unless a garment had generous sizing, so I’d imagine that’s typical.  JAileen on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099243 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 14:49:45 +0000 JAileen 2099243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That’s a good color on you.  I’ve noticed some brands at Nordstrom call size 8 a large.  It makes me wonder if they sell much. Janet on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099226 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 13:51:44 +0000 Janet 2099226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So frustrating! #makemysize is such a necessary effort. You need that color in your life! You rock it so well (UmmLila and Bijou and Jenava all wear it well too). Lesley on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099216 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 12:35:35 +0000 Lesley 2099216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Don't let it get you down. Look at it the way Angie frames it--this item did not earn the privilege of joining your wardrobe. Onward! Synne on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099208 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 11:32:48 +0000 Synne 2099208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bummer indeed. I like that Batsheva style. Haven't seen it before. Does this mean fashion is moving away from menswear and into more femme, doll-like and cute styles? Interesting. (And yay!). I am of the impression that you are quite fashion forward, so I am taking notes. Hope you find this style somewhere else! Carla on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099206 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 11:05:13 +0000 Carla 2099206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good colour. Frustrating shopping experience. Bijou on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099196 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 08:47:08 +0000 Bijou 2099196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Pretty colour on you and a frustrating and all to familiar issue world-wide. Kari on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099194 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 08:42:58 +0000 Kari 2099194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Uggggh I hear you so much. Sorry, Anna. It is shit to run up against size barriers. MsMaven on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099171 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 02:16:08 +0000 MsMaven 2099171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nice color for you, but even if it did fit, would you really want it? Maybe it's the camera angle, but I find the puffy sleeves and the ruffles a bit overwhelming.  annagybe on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099170 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 02:11:39 +0000 annagybe 2099170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think I just came up with my own personal hashtag #mylifeisshitnothingfits rachylou on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099151 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 01:14:56 +0000 rachylou 2099151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That’s a good hashtag. I never heard of it before. I like Batsheva too, but I just discovered it and have realised I like their previous years better than this one. Jenn on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099150 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 01:10:25 +0000 Jenn 2099150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So frustrating! I love those #makemysize tryons, though.  They really put sizing and retailers' perceptions of "normal" into perspective. annagybe on "#makemysize Failed Try on" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/makemysize-failed-try-on#post-2099148 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 00:58:35 +0000 annagybe 2099148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So I’ve somewhat been enamored with the Batsheva style <a href="https://batsheva.com/" rel="nofollow">https://batsheva.com/</a> And saw this similar dress at Nordstrom It’s an XL, and nope, because of boobs ETA. I now realize, except for shoes, the 2nd floor doesn’t have anything for me