Clothing sizes

Hope you pick up on this Mary. I buy clothes from BM and Cotton traders. Same quality and approximate price. Noticed some clothes are in size 8. Hope that helps.

Thank you all very much for your help it's very much appreciated, such a shame about the sizing in Bon Marche I think they're missing a trick there
Many thanks to everyone

PamelaJ1 That was a different size 12! That was when I used to have a 32" bust. A 12 is several sizes larger now.

I haven't measured my waist for ages. Much too depressing. I wear elastic waisted skirts and trousers from M&S. a 16 or 18 is fine. Then I bought an M&S skirt with a non elasticated waist and had to buy a size 22! Won't be doing that again.

Well today I measured my waist?
I can’t remember the last time that I did and I’m not looking to repeat the experience any time soon.

I buy size 12. God knows how I get into anything that I buy.
I used to buy size 12 when I had a 24in waist.

I find Bon Marche to be excellent value and quality, but I also find the fit is on the generous size. I am a size 12 and everything fits well, but although they have loads of bigger sizes the don’t seem to cater for the more petite lady.

I believe they only start at a size 10 don't they? They are generously sized, I wouldn't buy from them if I was smaller than a size 10 .

I find Bon Marche has a more generous cut than other shops and I tend to buy a size smaller there. They do larger sizes but not small, though their leg lengths are short.

In the day when Bon Marche had shops I tried on a bra, my usual size and I could not fix it because it reached my sides only.

I have bought nightdresses there- they are excellent quality and have lasted me for years. I buy the marginally more expensive because I want them below my knee and one size larger so I have room to move.

I have many tops from there I buy a size 18 and it is a perfect fit for me giving me plenty of room. I did not realise they did not sell small sizes.

I don't know these sizes at all. Once upon a time I used to buy a size 13 in trousers from M&S and they were perfect.
Now, a size around a 12 are too tight round the waist and an equivalent 14 is too big so I haven't a clue about sizes now.

mary294 I find with high st shops that my size 16 tops are too “snug” and often 18 is just too big. I find BM size 16 tops a perfect fit. I bought several last year during their sale and they wash and wear well.

Unfortunately for you that might mean you’d find size 10 oversized. Maybe worth a try to be sure. The price and quality are very good. I prefer them to other high st retailers.

Thanks Alexa that's answered my question but I do have to get a 10 from some places because of the different sizing from place to place
It's a shame Bon Marche don't do smaller than 10 they must be missing out on that

from my experience with Bonmarche the quality is good as the clothes I have bought wash well and keep their shape.

Their trouser sizing is the best ever and goes down to 25 inch leg lengths in some styles. I'd not buy a 10 trouser from Bonmarche if I were a size 6-8.

Their sizing is similar to M and S sizing except for M and S 'relaxed fit' which is distinctly baggy.

If I were a size 6-8 I'd not buy a size 10 from any clothes shop unless I wanted a baggy fit. For instance I always get a huge dressing gown as I like it wrapped around me.