I am active daily and run and lift weights. For the past few seasons, I have been buying champion work out pants at Target.
I'm a normal (very in shape) human. I used to buy size small work out pants. That was the smallest they had, they were fine.
Last year, they introduced an xs. These were even better than the smalls and looked great. I'm wearing them now actually.
Being Black Friday and all, I figured, "hey, let's get more work out pants." We go to Target. I go to grab the pants. They were labeled "xs curvy." There were no other options. I thought, "this can't be good." I went up to a human sized associate and asked if the had any "non-curvy" versions.
I am "curvy" with a perfect hourglass, 35/25/35, but I no longer am curvy in the classical sense. So I put on the "curvy" xs pants. Of course they were too big. Not having too many other options, I bought them and will return them if I can find better ones at a different store.
I'm not even that small. I feel bad for actual xs women. We can no longer buy clothes because the hamplanets are taking over.
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[–] Danceswithswole 0 points 12 points 12 points (+12|-0) ago
I have a female friend who has to shop in the kids section for this very reason. It's much worse than just wandering over and selecting a smaller version of whatever you want because usually nothing in that section is designed for someone who is mature and successful. She's lucky if she goes in looking for something to wear for an evening out and manages to find something without Elsa on the front of it.
[–] UnionJacqueline ago
But the kids section doesn't carry trousers/pants/jeans with a 33-34 inch inseam :(
[–] fattiesgonnaeat ago
For this reason, I'm so grateful I'm short as well as skinny lol
[–] LordOdaShit ago
But there's no shame in being over 30 and displaying your Elsa pride. Let it go! (I enjoy being able to fit into kids clothes way too much)
[–] ScheissherrBayern 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
I know the feeling, even as a guy. I keep fit and have been gaining a bit more muscle in the last year while maintaining a low body fat. I have to get things in S or XS, and here in Germany if I go into a department store, there are no jeans in my size (28x32), only larger (30 waist and up). All my lifts are good and I have good muscle definition and I'm "extra small"? Fuck you, fats.
[–] vagancias 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
XS Workout leggings are starting to get loose on me. I have a BMI of 22 so not super thin... why the fuck I'm I buying XS in the first place?
[–] oneten [S] 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago (edited ago)
We are going to soon have our own specialty stores. Like, we will all become "petite" based on body size instead of height. There's one store like that now for teens and they get a lot of shit for it. Most things are one size, small- Brandy Melville, just looked it up.
[–] Sanguinelady 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
It won't work that way unless you make damn sure the "Petite" actually means petite human, and not short abomination. Nearly every place that has a "petite" section is short and fat.
[–] la_fupacabra 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
My SO keeps calling me, and other simply thin or fit women, petite. Which is wrong, you're petite if you're thin AND short, just all around small. Its frustrating because now petite is going the way of "curvy", and hambeasts are vanity sizing that too.
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[–] Skinnyman 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I'm picturing a beach ball resting atop two small flowerpots.
[–] Fictura ago
Well, I mean, you're NOT wrong.
[–] SoYoungSoFat 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
A lot of asian women now shop at kids stores for clothing as nothing in the adult shops fits them. All too big.
[–] oneten [S] 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
I buy jeans at "teen" stores like Hollister or American Eagle. I feel a little strange going there, but that's where the jeans fit. Professional clothing is more challenging. I have given up and go to resale stores where I can find classic styled clothes that existed in non-planet sizes unlike now.
[–] l23r 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I donno how easy it will be to search for this brand, but my MIL gave me several pairs of dress/work pants from a label called "Snap". They actually fit without a belt, aren't loose around the ass and baggiy around the crotch, and don't drag on the floor without being hemmed. Literally the only pair of work pants I have ever worn that fit right off the rack, and I'm 33 and have been working since I was 16.
[–] la_fupacabra 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I'm not Asian, but at least 1/3 of my current clothes are kids. I'm XS or size 0, usually, but kids medium - large fits great, especially in work out gear. It's terrible as I'm a bit too tall for most pants in these sizes, but it's better to have some scandalous ankle showing than something baggy and sloppy.
[–] miqotes 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
oh no not the ankles! You whore! /s
[–] theepilepticferret 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Have you tried Forever 21? I know it's a teen store, but I don't mind their workout stuff. I usually get a Medium in the leggings, so a Small or X-Small would probably fit you no problem (I'm 5'7" and 126 lbs, measurements 36-26-38)
[–] oneten [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Great. Thanks :)
[–] iPood__ 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I am what (should) be an actual xs. I now wear girls size 9/10. I can sometimes get clothing at "teen" stores but have been completely sized out of all adult clothing places and it's actually kind of embarrassing.
[–] retailslave 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Don't be embarrassed for not being an obeast. Fatties wish they could be that small when they see humans shopping in kids' sections.
[–] Storm333 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I am actually curvy with a bmi of 23 at the end of a bulk with muscular upper body and legs. All my leggings are small (some too loose in the waist) and a few x-small shirts. So basically... I feel bad for actually petite girls on here!