Inconsistent women's clothing sizes across brands

"Women's clothing sizes aren't the same across brands. The Straits Times collected measurements, printed 3-D models, and compared size charts against reality to show variation scale and maybe help you find the right size. Size information also varies. Some brands provide general body measurement sizing guides for all products, others list garment measurements for each item, and some offer both."

"Most sizing guides often provide bust, waist and hip measurements, but bodies are more complex than a set of numbers, and that's part of why finding a good fit can be tricky. The article opens with a graphic similar to the Cox classic on dress sizes and then they go all-in on showing fit and clothes size. There is even this interactive bit that lets you adjust measurements to see where one might relate."

Measurements and sizing differ significantly across clothing brands, causing inconsistent fits. Body measurement charts from eight popular Singapore brands—Uniqlo, H&M, Cotton On, Sandro, COS, Lululemon, Love & Bravery and Love, Bonito—were collected and 3-D models printed to compare size charts against actual fit. Brands vary in offering general body measurement guides, garment-level measurements, or both. Most guides list bust, waist and hip measurements, but human bodies are more complex than three numbers, complicating fit. An interactive tool allows adjustment of measurements to visualize how different sizes relate and help individuals choose better-fitting garments.

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