Banana Republic...THey can't have accurate sizes!!!

Kathy116 Posted: Nov 25, 2003 01:30 PM

Banana Republic...THey can't have accurate sizes!!!

Has anyone noticed that the clothes from banana republic are BIG for the size it says on the lable? I bought 4 skirts yesterday and the only size that fit me was a '0'! I've never been and AM NOT a size ZERO!

Don't get me wrong, I felt good because I recently a nice amount of weight...but any other store...and I wouldn't have been a zero, trust me!

Has anyone else noticed this is Banana Republic?

I thought the same thing last year with the pants I bought.

MarcellaBella Posted: Nov 25, 2003 01:36 PM

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BR runs big.

Snowboardgirl Posted: Nov 25, 2003 01:37 PM

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I think they do that so that you shop there more.

But if someone is tiny, like a size 0, ar you a
-2 in Bannana Republic sizes?

nrvbrd Posted: Nov 25, 2003 01:37 PM

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You are right, their clothes tend to run on the big side. I usually have to get an XS instead of a S.

Snowboardgirl Posted: Nov 25, 2003 01:40 PM

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The tops are fine for me. I wear a small, and buy a small at Banana.

xjulietx Posted: Nov 25, 2003 01:41 PM

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I had heard something about this a while ago so I did a search and found this

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,57672,00.html

Misty Posted: Nov 25, 2003 01:43 PM

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I've noticed it also. I wear a size down in pants from them!

Also, does anyone else realize that the 'regular' length at the Gap now is extremely LONG. I mean they come below my heels! And the 'short' fit fine. I'm 5'6'!

BMD'sPeanut Posted: Nov 25, 2003 01:48 PM

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I find this at NY&Co, as well.

xjulietx Posted: Nov 25, 2003 01:49 PM

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They call it 'vanity sizing'

Jordan Posted: Nov 25, 2003 01:49 PM

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I've noticed it as well.

As a side note, I absolutely abhor the 'size' ZERO. I find it degrading.

Jess2 Posted: Nov 25, 2003 01:54 PM

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I wish I was a size zero! Guess I know where I'm going on my lunch hour tomorrow!

Jordan Posted: Nov 25, 2003 01:58 PM

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Posted by Jess2

I wish I was a size zero!

It's not even a number!

Misty Posted: Nov 25, 2003 02:00 PM

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Posted by cp0329

I've noticed it as well.

As a side note, I absolutely abhor the 'size' ZERO. I find it degrading.

Agreed!!!!!

Teri Posted: Nov 25, 2003 03:15 PM

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Am I a fatty if my size fits me perfectly there?!

xjulietx Posted: Nov 25, 2003 03:37 PM

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I think a lot has to do with cut too. I find that some stores run straighter in the hips than others, even though the waist is the same.

Niecey Posted: Nov 25, 2003 03:37 PM

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Posted by Teri

Am I a fatty if my size fits me perfectly there?!

Teri- I hope that isn't the case..because I am with ya...the last pair of pants I bought there was my normal size. Actually, I must admit - I tried on three pairs of pants that day all in my regular size and two fit (except one was too short) and one was too tight! But I did think about that vanity marketing when I bought my last pair of jeans (DKNY - not BR) - I bought them in the size smaller than I normally wear and it felt good and I bought 2 pairs!

Xelindrya Posted: Nov 25, 2003 03:40 PM

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Posted by CIMINOK

I find this at NY&Co as well.

I go there a lot.. Im always the right size.

For that matter.. no matter where I go Im average sized..

Teri Posted: Nov 25, 2003 03:55 PM

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Denise - good! Now I don't feel so bad

Someone brought up a good point with BR's cut - I buy their pants that run straight through the hip, so maybe that has something to do with it.....

DaniRN Posted: Nov 25, 2003 04:01 PM

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I have the same prob in that store-as well as in Express-I am usually a 2-4 but they are too big for me in those 2 stores.

dandj Posted: Nov 25, 2003 04:21 PM

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I've also run into that problem with some things at Old Navy, but never two sizes smaller. I have to buy some more things at Banana Republic - make myself feel skinny!