A tale of 2 denim dresses - YouLookFab Forum

So frustrating. I ordered both the Alice and Olivia denim dress, and the longer one from Jason Wu. Both ordered in size 4. I am usually a 4, sometimes a 2.
I didn’t want to order both sizes to “help” the environment and stop the waste with returns , but sorry I didn’t.

The A&O dress was too tight in a 4, so I ordered the 6 now! The Jason Wu took a longer time to get to me, and is too big as a 4. But now it is sold out in USA in a 2! I found it on Net-a-Porter in the right size on their European site, but they won’t ship to USA(whaaat? In 2023?) and their USA site is also sold out. Seriously, what’s up with that? I order from Europe all the time. Sighs. At least I will get to try the Alice and Olivia dress.

This goes to show that sizing is all over the place. I have A&O pants in size 4 that fit fine. You know that men don’t have to worry that a size 33 pant or 44 jacket is any different in size between brands!

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Angie

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YES! Sizes are all over the place. Most of us are 2 to 3 varying numerical sizes with the SAME body dimensions. It's annoying

I do find that Euro and British fits are narrower. And sized more how US sizes were about 20 to 30 years ago.

Theodora

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Sorry I am whining. The Jason Wu dress is SO amazing and looks great on, if it were smaller…. It would probably become one of my 20 year dresses.

Taking everything much harder than usually, as my mom passed away in October, and I am still very depressed and not myself.

Theodora, absolutely not need to apologize!

I'm sorry to hear of your Mum's passing. It's very sad, hard, and I sympathize. Grieving takes time, energy, and TLC. It can be overwhelming. I hope you're surrounded by affection and support. Be kind to yourself and take the time that you need to process and restore. One day at a time, and wishing you strength. Take care. xo

Thank you

Indigoprint

Veteran

Yes do not be hard on yourself. Losing a parent is such an adult developmental milestone. It takes time to adjust, everything just seems hard.

Tanya

I am very sorry about your Mom. Love the dresses, especially the 2nd one. I hear you about the sizing issue, I have everything from US 0 to US 6 on my closet right now. I hope you manage to find the Jason Wu dress in the right size.

Suz

Oh, goodness. Of COURES it's a disappointment. Especially considering your recent loss. It's amazing how we pin our hopes on something pretty, in those dark times.

I think you will get at least one of these dresses in your size, with some more patience. A denim dress is a super useful item and you will be rewarded for the effort. Plus, it's only good if it fits, right?

I find what Angie says is correct. I have clothing in 4 different sizes, in fact! It's crazy.

It IS crazy about sizing being all over the place. I hope it helps some of us to realize that it is, as Angie says, the clothes that are off, not the person!

Thank you Indigo, Suz and Tanya for your words of encouragement.

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