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Does anyone know what size PM (petite medium) is in real sizes? I finally
found some trousers I liked today and this was there size. Also, does anyone know any shops which have stuff in this sized, that is shaped for real women, not women without hips! I'm fed up of trying things on that fit up to about half way up the hips, then just go straight up leaving a huge gap all the way around the waist. The two brands I bought today were Great Northwestern Clothing Company and Notations, so somewhere that stocks those would be helpful. Cheers Anne |
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"Anne Rogers" wrote in message
... Does anyone know what size PM (petite medium) is in real sizes? I finally found some trousers I liked today and this was there size. Also, does anyone know any shops which have stuff in this sized, that is shaped for real women, not women without hips! I'm fed up of trying things on that fit up to about half way up the hips, then just go straight up leaving a huge gap all the way around the waist. The two brands I bought today were Great Northwestern Clothing Company and Notations, so somewhere that stocks those would be helpful. JC Penney has petite sizes for women, as does Sears brand Lands End. Higher end department stores like Macy's would probably have what you are looking for. I am short, but I do find a lot of things at Kohls that fit me. -- Sue |
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Anne Rogers wrote:
Does anyone know what size PM (petite medium) is in real sizes? I finally found some trousers I liked today and this was there size. Also, does anyone know any shops which have stuff in this sized, that is shaped for real women, not women without hips! I'm fed up of trying things on that fit up to about half way up the hips, then just go straight up leaving a huge gap all the way around the waist. The two brands I bought today were Great Northwestern Clothing Company and Notations, so somewhere that stocks those would be helpful. Sorry, but sizes just don't tend to be universal. Often, a "medium" is supposed to be somewhere 6-8 or 8-10 range, but different places do it differently, and frankly, the numerical sizes aren't always consistent either. I find that you just have to patiently go around and try on scads of clothes until you find brands and stores that work for you. Then go there a lot ;-) Best wishes, Ericka |
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Sorry, but sizes just don't tend to be universal.
Often, a "medium" is supposed to be somewhere 6-8 or 8-10 range, but different places do it differently, and frankly, the numerical sizes aren't always consistent either. I find that you just have to patiently go around and try on scads of clothes until you find brands and stores that work for you. Then go there a lot ;-) bother! I hate shopping, but things were getting desparate, I'll probably be ok for summer now, but I've nothing for winter, everything is either worn out or too big. Anne |
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Anne Rogers wrote:
Sorry, but sizes just don't tend to be universal. Often, a "medium" is supposed to be somewhere 6-8 or 8-10 range, but different places do it differently, and frankly, the numerical sizes aren't always consistent either. I find that you just have to patiently go around and try on scads of clothes until you find brands and stores that work for you. Then go there a lot ;-) bother! I hate shopping, but things were getting desparate, I'll probably be ok for summer now, but I've nothing for winter, everything is either worn out or too big. Think of it as an investment. You invest your time now to figure out what shops work for you, and then you get a decent run of time where you have a very short list of places to shop when you need something. I have it down to a small handful of "go to" stores that satisfy most needs for me. I'll occasionally shop recreationally elsewhere, but if I need something *now* and don't have much time, I know where I'm likely to find something. Also, if I find something that really works well, I'll get multiples. Best wishes, Ericka |
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"Anne Rogers" wrote in message ... Does anyone know what size PM (petite medium) is in real sizes? I finally found some trousers I liked today and this was there size. Also, does anyone know any shops which have stuff in this sized, that is shaped for real women, not women without hips! I'm fed up of trying things on that fit up to about half way up the hips, then just go straight up leaving a huge gap all the way around the waist. The two brands I bought today were Great Northwestern Clothing Company and Notations, so somewhere that stocks those would be helpful. I would say a petie medium would be around an 8-12. It can really vary so you have to kind of ignore the sizes and try a couple of sizes of whatever item you are looking at. HTH JennP. |
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Lands' End carries lots in a petite cut for pants and tops. Here are the
sizing charts for Lands' End. http://www.landsend.com/cd/fp/help/0...92057 4128090 Lands' End I've always found their sizes to be consistent from one item to another, as opposed to shopping in the store, where all the different brands are sized differently. That said, I had Saturday "off" to spend the day shopping. I had some Mother's Day and birthday money to spend, and I was desperate for pants. I spent literally a few hours in and out of the dressing room with heaps of pants, but eventually was successful at finding much more available than I expected, as I wear a large size but in a petite length. I went home with 8 pairs of pants in various styles. I shopped in Kohl's, where I have had a lot of success recently finding both dressy and casual outfits, and often on a very good sale. The brands Lee and Dockers had petite lengths in many sizes and styles. Karen Anne Rogers wrote: Does anyone know what size PM (petite medium) is in real sizes? I finally found some trousers I liked today and this was there size. Also, does anyone know any shops which have stuff in this sized, that is shaped for real women, not women without hips! I'm fed up of trying things on that fit up to about half way up the hips, then just go straight up leaving a huge gap all the way around the waist. The two brands I bought today were Great Northwestern Clothing Company and Notations, so somewhere that stocks those would be helpful. Cheers Anne |
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Lands' End carries lots in a petite cut for pants and tops. Here are the
sizing charts for Lands' End. http://www.landsend.com/cd/fp/help/0...92057 4128090 Lands' End I've always found their sizes to be consistent from one item to another, as opposed to shopping in the store, where all the different brands are sized differently. well that explains why things keep being too big, I've simply not bothered trying on anything less than an 8, or a Small (in normal not petite ranges). But according to Lands End, I'm a 4 on the top and a 2 on the bottom, which kind of freaks me out, I've lost weight, but I'm not skinny. I'm tempted to try and order some stuff from Lands End, I think in the UK, they were catalogue only, but mostly out of my price range, but then they charged roughly the same in pounds as they do in dollars, so looking at the prices on the website they seem reasonable. Cheers Anne |
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Think of it as an investment. You invest your time
now to figure out what shops work for you, and then you get a decent run of time where you have a very short list of places to shop when you need something. I have it down to a small handful of "go to" stores that satisfy most needs for me. I'll occasionally shop recreationally elsewhere, but if I need something *now* and don't have much time, I know where I'm likely to find something. Also, if I find something that really works well, I'll get multiples. To be really honest, I don't think in my life I've ever tried on a pair of trousers that I've wanted more than one of - and though it's not a hobby I've spent enough time shopping that I don't think that is for what of looking. I can find tops really easily, other than being fractionally narrow in the shoulders, I'm pretty normal size and proportions. Down below I'm a classic pear, which obviously many women are, but the clothes in the shop don't seem to reflect that. I also vastly prefer waist high stuff, partly because my hip and pelvic problems don't tolerate low waisted stuff well and partly because despite a relatively flat tummy, I drew the short straw on the genetics of stretch marks and they are horrendous! I can sew, though I've barely touched on dressmaking, it's becoming more and more tempting! Cheers Anne |
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"Anne Rogers" wrote in message . .. Lands' End carries lots in a petite cut for pants and tops. Here are the sizing charts for Lands' End. http://www.landsend.com/cd/fp/help/0...92057 4128090 Lands' End I've always found their sizes to be consistent from one item to another, as opposed to shopping in the store, where all the different brands are sized differently. well that explains why things keep being too big, I've simply not bothered trying on anything less than an 8, or a Small (in normal not petite ranges). But according to Lands End, I'm a 4 on the top and a 2 on the bottom, which kind of freaks me out, I've lost weight, but I'm not skinny. I'm tempted to try and order some stuff from Lands End, I think in the UK, they were catalogue only, but mostly out of my price range, but then they charged roughly the same in pounds as they do in dollars, so looking at the prices on the website they seem reasonable. Cheers Anne Lands End is owned by Sears, so if you have a Sears nearby you can go there and actually try them on. |
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