So I did go and try on clothes yesterday. I was completely shocked. Now, I know that sizes vary from store to store, and yes, I know, manufacturers are getting a little larger in there size charts, but just last May (when I decided to do something about the growing waistline), 30/32 was starting to get a little tight for me. I get to Avenue and start looking. Take in mind, most of my pants that are currently in my closet are 30/32. I have a couple of size 28 pants and I think one 26 that still have the tag on them. The size 30/32 are hanging off my hips now. While looking around I note that when I try on pants I need a straight or flared leg because of my calves. I find a style of jeans in the store. They do not have anything larger than a 26 in that style. They look kind of big for a 26. So I try them on. THEY FIT LOOSELY! OMG!!! I keep looking around the store other size 26 pants fit as well, but not all.
As for shirts, I have been wearing 30/32 also. I need the larger size for my arms. However, the last year, I needed 30/32 because I needed them longer in the front to keep my shirts from riding up showing my tummy above the waist band. I am now wearing some 22/24 shirts, depending on the arms. If the arms are narrow, I need a 26/28. The 22/24 covers my front mid-area quite nicely!
I do have memories of purchasing size 26 pants, usually at Lane Bryant in the Oglethorpe Mall 15 years ago! I, however, have NO memories of ever getting into a 22/24 shirt.
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