what is up with?

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by Brooke

I was told few years back that they are changing all the sizes to make women feel smaller...Size 7 is not a 7 any more it's a 5 so women feel thin!!!! And they vary from store to store...I think it's the same with shoes cause I was always a 9 and now I'm a 8-81/2-9....I personaly think the men in this world are trying to drive us ladies slowly crazy!!!! it's a conspiricy!!!! Don't let them get to ya, hang tough!!!!

I've notice this, too about the sizes. Also, it looks like if you go into a really expensive store, which I very seldom do, the clothes may be two sizes smaller. Guess they think we won't mind spending $300 for a dress if we can tell someone we wear 2 sizes smaller than we really do.

BTW, I buy most of my dresses at a really fancy store, JC Penney's.

[Janet]

I haven't bought a dress in years. Oh I have a couple , but it's been quite some time that I've bought a new one. I have some older skirts too, but I just don't wear them much. To church mostly. Don't need anything fancy for bus driving....ha ha I just don't like spending the money on clothes, maybe that will change if i can continue losing weight.

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

I've notice this, too about the sizes. Also, it looks like if you go into a really expensive store, which I very seldom do, the clothes may be two sizes smaller. Guess they think we won't mind spending $300 for a dress if we can tell someone we wear 2 sizes smaller than we really do.

BTW, I buy most of my dresses at a really fancy store, JC Penney's.

They definitely do that. I'm an 8 pretty much every where, but I'm a 2 at Ann Taylor. It does make you feel good, but I know in my head I"m the same size.

[lynne b]

well i was at JC PENNY they were haveing a nice sale 75% off the sale price and i just wanted to get 1 more pair of pants before i started buying summer clothes, well i did end up getting 2 tops for less than $8.00. i had nothing but jeans to wear for work before i got this new job and i cant wear them in the office. i am not a dress up type of person, i have my wedding outfit and funeral outfit so this is really kinda hard for me. give me a pair of jeans and a t-shirt and i am happy.

[Janet]

Originally Posted by lynne b

well i was at JC PENNY they were haveing a nice sale 75% off the sale price and i just wanted to get 1 more pair of pants before i started buying summer clothes, well i did end up getting 2 tops for less than $8.00. i had nothing but jeans to wear for work before i got this new job and i cant wear them in the office. i am not a dress up type of person, i have my wedding outfit and funeral outfit so this is really kinda hard for me. give me a pair of jeans and a t-shirt and i am happy.

Must be nice Lynne. I can never find good sales. Everyone always tells me the next day...week....month...! I always miss the good ones.