Online size charts... What size am I???

Here's my problem - Due to our current situation, I can only shop for clothes online. I can't seem to find a clear cut definition of any sizes. Every website out there has a different sizing-chart! The charts don't even make sense. I thought I wore one size, but I checked on some websites, and according to their measurements, it's not the right size! I haven't been shopping in many many many years. This could be why none of the sizes make sense to me. Has the sizing system changed that much? What should I do? Can someone please oh please explain to me the size definitions (both european and american)

TIA!!!

Senior Member Joined: Jan 25 2011 Posts: 237

I definitely think the sizing system has changed tremendously even just in the last 10-20 years. I just cleaned out a closet of old clothes and in my estimation, everything today is two sizes off (today's size 8 is the old size 12).
Read this article about "vanity sizing":

http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion.....32831.html

Gold Member Joined: Mar 23 2007 Posts: 1877 Location: NY

This is why I only order online if I can return I for free by mail or to a brick and mortar store. I have skirts that range from a zero (which is laughable b/c I'm just not that thin) to an 8, all purchased in recent yrs.
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