Anyone who has ever bought clothing that wasn't custom designed for them knows that size inconsistency across brands is a real issue. In fact, for almost every different store I shop in, I come in at ...

Here are some numbers that illustrate the insanity of women’s clothing sizes: A size 8 dress today is nearly the equivalent of a size 16 dress in 1958. And a size 8 dress of 1958 doesn’t even have a ...

Finding the right size in clothing can be a major pain. Sizes aren’t standard and vary from brand to brand. It can make shopping online even more difficult and increases industry costs thanks to ...

It doesn't matter whether you prefer coffee or tea, pancakes or waffles, or apples or oranges, I think we can all agree on one thing: Clothing sizes are absolute bullsh*t. They're inconsistent from ...

Forget the filters and "perfect" posts — TODAY Style is getting real! This week is all about being honest, authentic, transparent and, well, real about everything from wrinkles and body image to ...

While size is just a number on a tag, it can often incite anxiety and self-loathing in many. But one woman’s viral social media post proves just how ridiculous clothing labels really are. Instagram ...

If you were Facebook friends with your clothing, your relationship status would read, “It’s complicated.” Walking into a dressing room with a stack of clothing, you have no idea if you’ll walk out ...

Christopher Moore has a doctorate in physics from MIT and has worked on projects ranging from tracking the world’s oil supply to searching for new cancer drugs. His latest gig is turning out to be the ...

Confused by clothing sizes? Experts explain why brands differ, what vanity sizing means and the psychology behind the label Shopping for clothes that perfectly flatter our figure can feel like an ...

A reader puzzled by seemingly inflated sizes seeks an explanation. By Vanessa Friedman Recently I popped on a favorite T-shirt purchased some years ago. It fits nicely, but I noticed that it was a ...