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Vanity sizing
I've just been rooting in my least-used wardrobe, looking for a smart black coat. I found two good heavy wool coats, of the kind I basically haven't worn since I worked in the City. Still look in great condition, still fit in a slightly-big-so-you-can-wear-a-big-jumper-under-them way.
So apparently a 15-ish year old size 14 is only slightly larger than a current size 10, at least in M&S sizes.
I also found my much-beloved long black velvet coat, which my mother bought me when I was doing my A-levels 20-ish years ago: size 14, fits me like a glove. Sadly the velvet is little worn on one shoulder from bag straps, so I don't think I can wear it. It may be time to accept that it no longer owes me anything at all.
(I am in need of a smart black coat for the first time in many years because I'm off to the Frozen North on Thursday, for my Grandad's funeral. I'm glad I got to see him briefly eighteen months ago, when he was still somewhat responsive and able to tell to people the next day that I had been to see him; it was for the best.)
So apparently a 15-ish year old size 14 is only slightly larger than a current size 10, at least in M&S sizes.
I also found my much-beloved long black velvet coat, which my mother bought me when I was doing my A-levels 20-ish years ago: size 14, fits me like a glove. Sadly the velvet is little worn on one shoulder from bag straps, so I don't think I can wear it. It may be time to accept that it no longer owes me anything at all.
(I am in need of a smart black coat for the first time in many years because I'm off to the Frozen North on Thursday, for my Grandad's funeral. I'm glad I got to see him briefly eighteen months ago, when he was still somewhat responsive and able to tell to people the next day that I had been to see him; it was for the best.)
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