There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, One stop shop for all things from your favorite brand, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}, Zara Blue Jeans Z1975 Mid Rise SKINNY Bejewelled Taping Size USA 10 3366, Zara Snake Skin Print Pants US Size 4 Made in Turkey, Zara Blue Z1975 High Rise Straight Checks Culotte Jeans Size 2 2406b, Zara Woman ZW Premium SKINNY Jeans in Graham Blue Faded Ripped Size 10 B1107, Zara SKINNY Jeans in Stay Black Modal High Waisted Size 4 Stretch Legging Fit, Zara Black Low - Rise BOYFRIEND Jeans Ripped Faded-effect Size 6 #4663, Zara Gray Hi-rise Split SKINNY Fit Jeans Faded Size USA 6 32" Inseam, Zara Mid Rise SKINNY Jeans Size 4 Blue See PICS. "Should I just accept that accessible and affordable high street and on-trend fashion isn't for people like me? Have you ever been so many different sizes in one shop that you just don't want to shop there any more?

Surely, before we tackle consistency across the high street, brands have to get better at consistency in their own shops? Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. To use ASOS, we recommend using the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge. Although size doesn't matter, and girls, it truly doesn't, it would be silly not to admit that most of us - this girl included - do care what size dress/skirt/top they wear. And guys, the size 10 did up! Still, just look how I always do my job with a smile. Jess Edwards is the Editor of Cosmopolitan.com/UK, overseeing all things digital. I then took a pair of similar printed culottes in exactly the same size - you know, expecting the same oversized disaster as the pair before only to find that - yep - these mediums fit like a glove. Browse classic black jeans from Topshop, including everything from the iconic Jamie and Joni cuts to relaxed boyfriend jeans, or set your filters to ASOS DESIGN for flared styles and wide-leg jeans to give your 'fit that extra edge. Reese Witherspoon's Legally Blonde 3 film update, The Lionesses' win could finally change everything, LI fans joke about Luca during Meet The Parents, Will Smith speaks out over Chris Rock Oscars slap, We tested the internet's most-hyped concealers, ASOS will show the same clothes on different sizes, This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. If you don't want to see an awkward picture of me in my pants trying to do up a pair of trousers that are too small for me, don't scroll up. But that's exactly what I did, armed with my phone and a whole LOAD of different trousers and skirts, to try and get to the bottom (geddit?) Because I'm sure I'm not alone in being fed up with the fluctuation. It's a fact, you cant go wrong with a good pair of jeans.

That's FIVE different sizes. 2010-2022 Wow Media Products, Inc doing business as PureWow. In fact, across all the different items I tried on in Zara that day, I fit sizes 8 to 14. #ModelEmployee. There's got to be ONE pair of jeans in Zara that fits me right? Although to be honest, I challenge you to find any sizes at either end of the scale actually on a rail in a store. Whether youre looking to upgrade your staple denim or you wanna make a statement, our edit of womens jeans has you covered. Sorry, this page is unavailable right now. Remember when one angry customer scolded H&M for creating size 16 clothes that her usually-size-12 frame couldn't fit in to? It felt like I was being constricted at every angle, but it did up! Behold: The 10 Best Zara Pieces for Spring That You, 5 Bridgerton-Inspired Trends Were Wearing This Summer. PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and the company may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. You know how the right outfit can make you feel like you can take on the world? View cart for details. XXS (UK 6), XS (UK 8), S (UK 10), M (UK 12), L (UK 14), XL (UK 16), XXL (UK 18). (Yes, yes I am wearing odd socks). Well, we found 10 on-trend pieces at Zara that do just that. Or how a different customer berated the same brand for their 'unrealistically small' jeans? Perfecto.

And look! I quickly switched it for a small, which fitted snugly enough to stay up, without cutting off my digestive system. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Now I won't lie, this skirt wasn't exactly the easiest to pull over my hips, but once on my waist, it looked (and felt) fine which is confusing when some of the bigger sizes in other items felt so tight I couldn't breathe. Not to be all dramatic about it or anything but there is no way I can tell you that I'm a size 'X' in Zara when during that one fitting I was a size 'X', 'Y' and 'Z'. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. The cult-favorite fashion brand is notorious for designing beautiful pieces you look and feel good in at affordable prices. Seeing as the culottes were such a disaster, I turned my attention to jeans instead. As the style of this skirt was slightly more fitted around the tummy area I didn't expect to be able to zip up the extra small but, it seems, in Zara miracles can happen.

Based on the success of all the other high-waisted skirts, I gleefully tried this floral number in an XS only to feel very aware of the lunch I'd just had at my desk. Denim for the win. Before I launch into it, here's how sizing works at Zara. You can learn more about that process here.

And that suddenly going from your normal size to + 3 higher all in the space of a lunch break trip to Zara is nothing but a confidence-breaker. And while I wasn't let down on the comfort front, these culottes would probably lack in the 'sophisticated' department on account of me having to hike them up every five minutes.

of this seemingly mindless sizing situation. Not only is it soul-destroying when you fluctuate between an S and a L or a 12 and an 18 without any kind of explanation, but it's also impractical to carry three options of every top to try on whenever you hit the changing rooms. I'm generally a size 10, on a good day an 8, but apparently in Zara I'm not even a 12. All rights reserved. I decided to try something in the smallest size, thinking that considering my inability to pull a pair of jeans on under a size 14, I'd probably barely get an XS skirt over one thigh. Tap this message to retry. Are you sure you want to remove this item from your Recipe Box? Determined that it must just be that style of jeans that doesn't agree with me and my thighs, I tried on a pair of inoffensive-looking frayed hipsters instead. And their latest drop for spring is full of stylish optionsfrom linen pants to wrap dresses and silk button-downs that will put an instant spring in your step. They look great right? ", she wrote. Look at this pair I'm wearing in a 12! creating size 16 clothes that her usually-size-12 frame couldn't fit in to. For need-to-know details, check out River Island's jeans with distressed edges, embellishment and built-in belts. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, Cosmo roadtests the best anti-chafing shorts, 5 curve-friendly festival outfits Lauren's loving, Fab wedding guest dresses for curvy girls, The best sports bras for people with big boobs, I tried 10 items in Zara and was five different sizes. Zara were contacted for comment at the time of publishing. Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. Ahead, the 10 best pieces to shop this season. I thought I'd start the experiment in a safe place - with a comfortable pair of culottes in a comfortable size medium.

Well, looks CAN be deceiving people, these were so big around the tummy I almost felt like I was wearing maternity jeans Maybe I'm a 10 after all? RELATED: These Are the 7 Best Madewell Dresses You'll Want to Wear on Repeat This Spring, RELATED: 9 Fashion Trends, from Crochet to Country Club Prep, That Will Be Huge This Summer. Something went wrong.