Vanity Sizing - 00 is the New 8 I was watching an "I Love Lucy" rerun recently and was shocked to hear Lucy say she wore a size 12. She had an itty-bitty waist, she couldn't possibly fill out a size 12! As it turns out, dressmakers have…
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This isn't just a womenswear thing - men's clothing in America is sized at least 2 sizes larger than UK sizes... This is true even within some brands, for example Ralph Lauren and Lacoste polo shirts are both cut differently for the US market - terrible if you're skinny. - gsp2007
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