You Hate Vanity Sizing!

We aren't surprised here at Shorty Stories!  65% of you mentioned that you did not like vanity sizing because you have been sized out of clothing at most stores.  Another 25% of you don't know what vanity sizing is (REALLY?  Haven't you noticed that you're taking a smaller size, despite NOT losing weight?).  5% of you said you love it, because you now wear a smaller size without any effort and another 5% chose other.

For the petite woman who has been sized out...

Many petite women have the problem of being "sized out," meaning that the smallest sizes at a store are too big for them. Well, now no worries! While BCBG doesn't have really have petite sizes (though I *HAVE* seen petite dresses at Bloomingdale's ), many of their skirts and pants do have a built in belt at the back where you can adjust the size. Below, you will see two pictures of the same skirt:

Image 1: As you can see (well, sort of, anyway), the belt is fastened to the outer buttons. When I tried it on, it fit the same as vanity sized skirts and pants of the same number size at other stores. In other words, too big.

Image 2: A sales associate recommended that I adjust the belt, fastening it to the inner buttons. She said that it reduces the waist by at least an inch.

These buttons are great, especially if you're inbetween sizes or smaller than a zero. Now, if only BCBG had a wider range of petites! Their pants are fairly long, so even with the belt adjusted, most petites would NOT be able to wear their pants unhemmed.

Oh, and a reminder to Toronto area Shorty Stories readers: The Trunk Space Consignment sale is THIS SUNDAY from 2 pm to 6 pm at the Annex Art Centre, 1073 Bathurst St. PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS CASH ONLY!