One NSV and one Not NSV

So, I needed some new pants.  I went to Value Village (a.k.a. SaveOn/thrift store).  I tried on sizes 14 and 16 because I wasn't sure what I could fit into and women's clothes are ridiculous.  I fit into one brand in a size 14 and one in a size 16.  This is down from 18W or 20W. 

When I got home I washed my new pants.  The size 14s fit wonderfully (yeah!).  I tried the 16s on and couldn't get them to button around my waist.  What?  I know jeans shrink in the dryer but not even being able to get them on was weird.  The dumb directions said tumble try medium and I put them on low (and washed in cold water) so what's up?  I figure eventually I'll be able to fit into my small 16s but at least for now I'm fitting in the 14s.

  --M

Lol! That just proves how lame clothing companies are! Material is very fickle too! That's probably the difference, one brand uses a different type than the other. I know it sucks - I have been there!! (still there :) 

But at least you know it's rediculous and you can say you got into a size 14 

ooo I discovered that at wal-mart buying leggings. One brand im in a medium very comfortably, a little baggy and not super clingy, the other brand right next to that one I could barely get the LARGE on. We're talking "bend over and the pants roll down over my booty (mucho embarrassing I must say) you can guess which ones went back lol.

Gotta love clothes. Not. Yay for getting into the 14's and go figure on the 16's, lol. Always a little something to make you scratch your head.

You know, we can't even always blame it on different brands, either! I have several pairs of Lane Bryant khakis in my closet, and they are different sizes... one pair of 20's is too big, another won't even button (also a 20, same brand)!

I'd take the size 14 NSV and run with it... haha!

I'm with Moonglo - I have a pair of Old Navy shorts in a size 20 that are too big (have to wear a belt to keep them where they need to stay!) and a pair of Old Navy jeans in a 22 that won't button or zip.  Go figure!  It's horrible for me because I'm a big eBayer and I HATE to try clothes on in stores; that has changed now, for sure!