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Size 00 jeans--just what every woman needs From the NY Daily News:
STOP THE INSANITY!
As if the city hasn't gotten skinny enough, stores are rolling out size 00 jeans. You heard us right. By Tracey Lomrantz Poor Victoria Beckham. When British denim company David Bitton recently sent her premium jeans, the former Spice Girl Posh found herself swimming in them. Seems the size 24, the brand's smallest, didn't fit the celebutante, her stylist reported. So Bitton crafted a size 23 to grace Beckham's bony backside. A quick tape measure, however, proved that their 23 was really more like a 25. That's because of "vanity sizing" - a brand's way of appealing to a customer's ego by slapping a size 2 label on a garment that's much more like a 6 - and it's gained incredible momentum in the past few months. Banana Republic recently introduced a "00"; Old Navy now has XXS tops and bottoms, and the desire to become a nearly negative size is taking over the retail scene. Vanity sizing has become a pop culture touchstone. Eva Longoria's supposed size 00 measurements were even written into an episode of "Desperate Housewives." "Retailers don't want size 16 women coming in their store and saying, 'I need to lose some weight; I'll buy this later.' They want them to think they're a 12 and buy it now," says Tim Gunn, chairman of the fashion department at Parsons the New School for Design, and fashion authority on Bravo's "Project Runway." "The sizing is so much a part of a woman's self-esteem." Paige Adams-Geller, a former denim fit model, created her own line of jeans that are true to size. "There are brands out there that don't focus on fit; they focus on the visual appearance of the garment, which can cause sizing issues," says Adams-Geller. "These companies use their own sizing criteria, therefore a true 28 can end up being a 26 or 30 in their brand." A recent national survey noted that in the past 50 years, the average woman's waist has gone from a 27 to a 34; still, more and more females are miraculously fitting into smaller and smaller sizes. "The consumers seem content to be deluded," says Gunn. Originally published on July 13, 2006 http://www.nydailynews.co...6158c.html | |
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ECHH
I heard on the news, that guys are starting to buy women's jeans, because they fit tight. The type of guys who are doing this, are bmx'ers and skateboards, cause they like the tight legs..the jeans can't get caught in the chain | |
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I guess you mean women shouldn't worry about their weight, but these jeans won't sell if no women can fit into them. What's the problem? Skinny women need clothes that fit, too. | |
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purplerein said: ECHH
I heard on the news, that guys are starting to buy women's jeans, because they fit tight. The type of guys who are doing this, are bmx'ers and skateboards, cause they like the tight legs..the jeans can't get caught in the chain Um, I have some. | |
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kidelrich said: purplerein said: ECHH
I heard on the news, that guys are starting to buy women's jeans, because they fit tight. The type of guys who are doing this, are bmx'ers and skateboards, cause they like the tight legs..the jeans can't get caught in the chain Um, I have some. Don't be embarrassed, lots of people wear women's clothes for kicks. No-one will laugh at you here. | |
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fathermcmeekle said: kidelrich said: Um, I have some. Don't be embarrassed, lots of people wear women's clothes for kicks. No-one will laugh at you here. Maybe I shouldn't have admitted to the jeans thing. Imago will be after me again. | |
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kidelrich said: fathermcmeekle said: Don't be embarrassed, lots of people wear women's clothes for kicks. No-one will laugh at you here. Maybe I shouldn't have admitted to the jeans thing. Imago will be after me again. better imago then the starbucks guy | |
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yeah it's pretty sad when i'm looking for a nice curvy size 13 jeans -yeah that's right, little in the middle but i got much back- and what do i pull out? "ZERO" sized jeans
WTF?! | |
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purplerein said: kidelrich said: Maybe I shouldn't have admitted to the jeans thing. Imago will be after me again. better imago then the starbucks guy There is no Starbucks guy!!!!! There is a Starbucks girl, though. | |
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kidelrich said: purplerein said: ECHH
I heard on the news, that guys are starting to buy women's jeans, because they fit tight. The type of guys who are doing this, are bmx'ers and skateboards, cause they like the tight legs..the jeans can't get caught in the chain Um, I have some. do they have the elastic waist like mom jeans? flower appliques on the booty? | |
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purplerein said: ECHH
I heard on the news, that guys are starting to buy women's jeans, because they fit tight. The type of guys who are doing this, are bmx'ers and skateboards, cause they like the tight legs..the jeans can't get caught in the chain that and EMO KIDS...all the boys wear girl pants...and makeup...n stuff. | |
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Anx said: kidelrich said: Um, I have some. do they have the elastic waist like mom jeans? flower appliques on the booty? sometimes rainbows. | |
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kidelrich said: purplerein said: better imago then the starbucks guy There is no Starbucks guy!!!!! There is a Starbucks girl, though. Maybe he's a Starbucks guy wearing girl's jeans! | |
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fathermcmeekle said: kidelrich said: There is no Starbucks guy!!!!! There is a Starbucks girl, though. Maybe he's a Starbucks guy wearing girl's jeans! She's small and Asian. Imago!!! | |
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I could fit my lower arm into a size 00 pair of jeans...my biceps are to muscular to fit into them.
forget my lower body I would not get them past my foot. This is not even a average women and majority of women size... [Edited 7/13/06 15:28pm] | |
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PS No wonder there are some women who have issues with their bodies...poor marketing. | |
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kidelrich said: fathermcmeekle said: Maybe he's a Starbucks guy wearing girl's jeans! She's small and Asian. Imago!!! Let's recap. Imago is stalking you. He has gained employment in a coffee establishment he knew you frequented, and has disguised himself as a small, asian woman. The plot thickens.... | |
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fathermcmeekle said: kidelrich said: She's small and Asian. Imago!!! Let's recap. Imago is stalking you. He has gained employment in a coffee establishment he knew you frequented, and has disguised himself as a small, asian woman. The plot thickens.... She acted very friendly right away, too. Like she knew me already! | |
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kidelrich said: fathermcmeekle said: Let's recap. Imago is stalking you. He has gained employment in a coffee establishment he knew you frequented, and has disguised himself as a small, asian woman. The plot thickens.... She acted very friendly right away, too. Like she knew me already! asian women are amongst the prettiest in the world, imho | |
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purplerein said: kidelrich said: She acted very friendly right away, too. Like she knew me already! asian women are amongst the prettiest in the world, imho Just thinking about 'em has me turning Japanese. | |
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Illustrator said: purplerein said: asian women are amongst the prettiest in the world, imho Just thinking about 'em has me turning Japanese. you really think so? | |
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Moderator | Jesus Christ I give up, the smallest size I can fit into when I starve myself half way to insanity is a size 7. I'm gonna go cry into a box of twinkies. In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular. |
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Illustrator said: purplerein said: asian women are amongst the prettiest in the world, imho Just thinking about 'em has me turning Japanese. | |
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Sweeny79 said: Jesus Christ I give up, the smallest size I can fit into when I starve myself half way to insanity is a size 7. I'm gonna go cry into a box of twinkies.
put them into the freezer first | |
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No wonder girls have such a hard time finding the right clothes. I mean how do you gals put up with that crap.
At least with guys it's a little more cut and dried to length and waist size. Some cuts are better but we're good to go usually if it's the correct size. WHat sucks for me is that I am short and most brands start at 30 X 30. I think this 00 thing is way out of hand including the vainity sizing. Christian Zombie Vampires | |
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Sweeny79 said: Jesus Christ I give up, the smallest size I can fit into when I starve myself half way to insanity is a size 7. I'm gonna go cry into a box of twinkies.
girl, you don't wanna be that small. thats for women who want to look like little girls or frail old women. | |
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kidelrich said: fathermcmeekle said: Maybe he's a Starbucks guy wearing girl's jeans! She's small and Asian. Imago!!! check the feet...dead give away Christian Zombie Vampires | |
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Anx said: kidelrich said: Um, I have some. do they have the elastic waist like mom jeans? flower appliques on the booty? No we saw em rip when he sat down. I should have known...shoulda known Christian Zombie Vampires | |
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Moderator | brownsugar said: Sweeny79 said: Jesus Christ I give up, the smallest size I can fit into when I starve myself half way to insanity is a size 7. I'm gonna go cry into a box of twinkies.
girl, you don't wanna be that small. thats for women who want to look like little girls or frail old women. I know it's just that it seems everyday I get further and further away from what is "beautiful" it makes me want to hurt people. In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular. |
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Sweeny79 said: Jesus Christ I give up, the smallest size I can fit into when I starve myself half way to insanity is a size 7. I'm gonna go cry into a box of twinkies.
and 7 is SMALL!!! Christian Zombie Vampires | |
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