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 ...

Shopping for clothes that actually fit is downright agonizing—especially for women, when a size 8 varies so ridiculously across clothing brands. Find Your Fit might help put an end to this shopping ...

"Age and size are only numbers. It's the attitude you bring to clothes that make the difference." —Donna Karan “It doesn’t fit." One of the most used phrases for women in dressing rooms and this ...

Question: I'm so confused about what size clothes to buy for my baby. One company's 0-3 months is nothing like that of another company's. Aren't there standard sizes? Unfortunately, there aren't. Baby ...

There's a whole lot more that goes into sizing than just measurements.

"All dresses shall consist only of cloth sufficient for the body basic and the trimming allowance. The trimming allowance for non-transparent materials shall be limited to 700 square inches for all ...

In the vast and completely arbitrary world of women's clothing sizes, it's pretty clear that there is no real industry standard. I don't know about you, but personally, I can wear a size-small T-shirt ...

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 ...