The Frock Doc

WiW 7.09 - Size is Just a Number...

July 9, 2014

Especially when it comes to second hand shopping! I haven't worn this for a really long time and I remember buying it to modify.

In this brand I am usually a 2 or a 4, but I thought the pattern was cute so I purchased it for a song. The consignment store woman said no one could fit this dress.

No wonder! Tried it on recently (No Buy July you know!) and it fits!

Guess what it's labelled as? A 10. There is no way someone sized 10 would fit this dress. Uh uh. It's not even that stretchy.

Yay!! Less work for me! :) I think Carol Middleton wore a similar pattern recently. Ugh. She's younger than MY mom though!

  • Earrings, Pumps: Le Chateau
  • Dress: Eva Franco
  • Belt: Joe Fresh
  • Purse: Kate Spade
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11 Comments

  • Gracie replied 9 years ago

    It's a fantastic fit on the dress, yey for you!  I really like the angled drapey waves detail (ok I don't want to call them ruffles because I like them and sometimes they don't get much love here). Your bag is perfect for it and I like the way you accessorized with kind of same tone on pumps and earrings, very nicely put together.

  • Mo replied 9 years ago

    Who is Carol Middleton??  But yes, a number is just a number.  Glad the dress fits without having to fiddle with it!

  • lyn* replied 9 years ago

    Haha. Kate's mom :)

    Also. Yes. They are ruffles. Hopefully ruffles done ok!

  • Mo replied 9 years ago

    Oh, not much of a royal watcher over here, as you could guess.  I, for one, have nothing against ruffles.  I even have pink (gasp!) ruffles in my closet.  :)

  • replied 9 years ago

    Looks nice!

  • Joana replied 9 years ago

    Very cute feminine dress!

  • Sara L. replied 9 years ago

    The dress fits great on you.  I think the pumps, belt, and handbag all look great with this dress and make it look work appropriate despite the ruffles. 

    I had a similar experience recently at a thrift store.  The tag on the dress said 10P but it looked like it would fit so I tried it on and it fit great.  I'm 5'6" so too tall for Petites and usually wear a size 4-6.  I had originally picked it out for my sister who does wear Petites but she refused to try it on due to the 10 (she normally wears a 6-8).

  • catgirl replied 9 years ago

    Vintage 10s are more like a 4 or 6 today for sure.  I remember wearing a size 10 in high school and probably couldn't fit into those same clothes today (and some of them are still at my parents' place, eek!).

  • lyn* replied 9 years ago

    Haha, my parents always complain about the clothes I left at their place!

  • Kristin L replied 9 years ago

    The dress looks great on you! I think the way the ruffles are positioned on the side it can be work appropriate or fun.

    Isn't it interesting how sizes have changed over the years?

  • Sal replied 9 years ago

    Cute dress!~

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