SIZING INCONSISTENCIES

"It's not you, it is the industry." -Lynn Boorady, PhD

Brand Sizing Inconsistencies

When clothes run larger in actual measurements than their tag implies, it’s often called “vanity sizing,” since a shopper can feel like their body is smaller than it may actually be. (Thredup.com)

How to find your size by brand

Sizes and measurements vary between dresses, tops and pants widely within a single brand. Taking measurements and trying on clothing items before purchasing is a no-brainer way to find your correct fit.

True to Size Brands

  • GAP

  • Target

  • American Eagle (Jeans)

  • APT. 9 (dresses)

  • J. Crew (tops

The following sizing charts can be helpful when when finding sizes from a specific brand.

*Sizing charts sourced from Thred Up