Why do womens clothes sizes make no sense!
Author: Stylist and brand team at Tellar
Date: 2025
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Why Women’s Clothing Sizes Make No Sense (And How Tellar.co.uk Can Help)
Let’s be honest—shopping for women’s clothes can feel like a total guessing game. You’re a size 10 in one store, a 14 in another, and somehow a medium that fits like a small in the next. So what’s really going on with women’s sizing?
The Problem: There’s No Standard
Unlike men’s clothing (where a 32” waist is… well, a 32” waist), women’s sizes vary wildly between brands, countries, and even different lines within the same brand. A “size 12” from one brand might be the same measurements as a “size 8” somewhere else.
That’s where Tellar.co.uk comes in. We’ve built a platform that helps decode sizing across hundreds of brands, so you can finally stop playing the “try it on and pray” game.
Vanity Sizing: It’s a Real Thing
Some brands shrink the number on the label without actually changing the garment’s size. So, a pair of jeans labelled a size 10 might actually have the waist measurement of a 12—or even a 14. It’s called vanity sizing, and it’s designed to make you feel good… but in reality, it just makes everything more confusing.
At tellar.co.uk, we focus on your actual measurements—not just the number on the tag—so you can shop smarter and avoid the size drama.
The Solution: Know Your Measurements
The most reliable way to find your true size? Ignore the label and go by your body measurements—especially your chest, waist, and hips. Most online stores now have size charts, but comparing them all can be exhausting.
With Tellar, it’s easy. Just enter your measurements once at tellar.co.uk, and we’ll tell you your best-fitting size in different stores and brands. You can even save your profile for next time—no more guesswork.
Pro Tip: Different Clothes, Different Priorities
For tops and dresses, your chest and waist measurements are key.
For trousers and skirts, it’s all about the waist and hips.
For anything fitted, knowing your exact shape makes a huge difference.
A Smarter Way to Shop
At tellar.co.uk, we’re changing the way women shop by removing the mystery behind sizing. Whether you know your measurements or just your size in a particular store, Tellar.co.uk converts that to give you your accurate size advice for over 1500 stores!Say goodbye to returns, guesswork, and frustration. Say hello to sizing that fits you