Size charts...

[adlove]

Just a question for y'all - most size charts I see have waist/hip measurements 10" apart, so 26/36, 27/37, etc.

What happens when your hips are 12" larger than waist? Would you go with the in-between size, or would you size up to fit hips? Size down to fit waist? Just curious if any of you have similar measurements, and what you usually do!

I'm a definite "pear" shape and my top half is much smaller than my bottom, so I find with dresses and things it's so difficult to get the fit right without tailoring. I usually look for pieces with flowier bottoms and just size to fit my top half.

[FormerCityGirl]

Go with what fits the largest part of your body on the garment and have it tailored.

[bimbi284]

It really depends on the item for me. If I'm buying something that is supposed to be fitted at the waist, but is looser on the hips (skirts, dresses), I go for the waist size. If it is something that is more form-fitting with not a lot of stretch, I go for hip size. The latter can be tricky for me because I'm a pear too, so sometimes the top part of something will be too big when it fits my hips. Depending on the item and how much I might have to tailor it, this is often the deciding factor. Its really just about knowing your body and what works for you! I do separates often because of this, or dresses with flowier bottoms.