Daisee (she/her)Interactive infographic from The Pudding, about the exclusionary nature of women's clothing sizes (US based, but applicable to a lot of the rest of the world too).
AthanasiusFirstly, I am aware that sizing of women's clothing is at *least* this bad.
I've had two pairs of Keen "Men's Hiking Shoes", specifically their "Targhee" brand.
I bought the first pair in person, so fitted the size in person. Those claim "EU 44, US 10.5, UK 9.5, CM 28.5"
When those wore out I ordered a pair of the third version of that shoe in the same UK 9.5 size. After a week it was clear they were too big. My big toes were getting bruised.
So, I ordered a pair of UK 9 (and eventually gave the 9.5s away, as it seemed too much hassle to sort out a return, especially with having worn them a week of active use).
Those size 9 claim "EU 43, US 10, UK 9, CM 28", so shorter ? I've measured the internal length, toe-tip to heel, in both, and they both seem to be more or less just 28cm.
Now the sizing that Keen currently declares says of UK 9: US 10, EU 43, UK 9, CM 27", which seems like it would definitely be too small for me, right?
The chart is at https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0788/6815/2663/files/NEW_KEEN_SIZE_CHART.pdf?v=1763031527 , and as you can see, if I want "something 28cm long internally" I might need either the UK 10 ("CM 27.8") *or* the UK 10.5 or even 11 (CM 28.2 and 28.6).
How difficult is it to just have *consistent* sizing ? I already know their idea of UK 9.5 can sometimes be UK 9, or vice versa, so how can I trust the sizing at all, other than finding somewhere to buy in person ?
daihard (he/him)Can technology fix fashion's sizing crisis?
Turn a store into a "showroom / fitting lab" that keeps a minimal number of clothing items in all sizes for trying out. The customer who finds the right size can place an order at their ordering kiosk or online later for home delivery.
#HighStreetFashion #Sizing
Turn a store into a "showroom / fitting lab" that keeps a minimal number of clothing items in all sizes for trying out. The customer who finds the right size can place an order at their ordering kiosk or online later for home delivery.
#HighStreetFashion #Sizing
Michal BryxíConfection sizing is simple. For example I'm M size. Except for arms length, there I'm L size. And obviously waist where I'm S/XS size. Men's that is. European Men's. From 2000s+ sizing charts. And that is true for most brands.
Ferrus 
Can I just say how much I despise "conversion charts"? Oh a size US 11 is a size EU 41 in brand x, great. Still doesn't tell me how the damn thing will actually fit.
If you don't provide actual measurements alongside your shoe/clothing sizes, then don't expect me to buy them. When one brand says that US 11 is equal to EU 41, another says EU 43 and yet another says EU 42—all without providing measurements—proves that conversion charts are useless unless you already know your size in that brand.
Can we just go back to—or at least offer as an alternative—brannock measuring? I'd much rather pay 2~4x the price for a custom made shoe that fits my foot vs having to guestimate if a shoe will fit or not because the manufacturer can't be arsed to give proper measurements.
Aral BalkanJust had the loveliest experience while getting my watch strap resized at Silver Phoenix in Bray. They’re a tiny, independent two-person jewellers – Jolita and Martin – and they took such care (Martin resized it three times and did a micro-adjustment and then undid it until we found the perfect fit).
In a world of faceless corporations you forget sometimes how lovely people can be.
So if you’re looking for jewellery, a watch, wallet or pen (or repairs/sizing/etc.), give them a shout and support a tiny local business that’s been going for five years now.
💕
#SilverPhoenix #Ireland #jewellery #watches #wallets #pens #repair #sizing #Bray #online #independent #shopLocal #shopIrish #local
guy,in,a,hatI'm getting faster at making #carbontransfer #tissue and #sizing my #photo #paper. Don't laugh but today I made two. To make more I will need to make a hanger where I can hang the papers to dry. I'm currently just putting them on flat surfaces around the storage room...aka my developing office.
I used #graphite powder on this one and I'm getting paid with a nasty blob on a corner. Well, we will try our best. I honestly can't wait to have another go. I'm going to have to make tissue daily.
Okay, I've coated my first paper sheet with #gluteraldehyde mixed into the #sizing gelatin. I used the same 10% #gelatin mix that I used for the #carbontissue. Last failure, I learned that I was able to expose an image on carbon and that #UV #light does indeed #harden gelatin and prevents the water from just #dissolving it. Now, tomorrow, I expect to actually have at least a shitty #image not float away in liquid form for the first time... following #instructions works sometimes. We'll see.
Sean MurthyI know it is men's robe but still 6'1" model wears Small? 🤦♂️
https://www.costco.com/majestic-men's-faux-shearling-robe.product.4000179363.html
666 SPELLCASTERGrowing my PA, now at 00 ga. I do love heavy metal!
#gay #PrinceAlbert #cock #LeatherGlove #sizing #piercing #holesomegay #damnyouarehot #fetlife