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What size am I? An online clothes shopping guide for mature women

Posted by Rose on 11th Mar 2020

Ready-to-wear sizes have always been tricky, but here are some ways to get a good fit online. Like irises and fingerprints, no two bodies are alike. So it follows that the whole idea of univers … read more

Understanding ease: Get a great fit shopping for women's clothes online

Posted by Rose on 3rd May 2018

Like snowflakes, DNA, and fingerprints, no two figures are quite alike. As a result, coming up with size schemes that make sense on actual bodies is a challenge that has never been satisfactorily solv … read more

Got special fit needs? I may be able to help.

Posted by Rose on 15th Feb 2018

When customer Emily Estes shared the details of a recent trip she made to the Texas capitol, it prodded me to mention Sympatico’s custom cuts and alteration services. Emily wanted me to make a modific … read more

The uncertainty of sizes

Posted by Rose on 4th May 2017

Anyone who’s had to return ill-fitting clothes bought online or struggled to understand sizing schemes in stores, join the club! The reality is apparel makers' size schemes vary wildly. One brand’s me … read more

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