What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Clothing Sizes It's hard enough to find pants that fit without sizing being confusing and arbitrary. Stephen Johnson July 27, 2023 ...

In 1958, a woman who had a 34-inch bust and a 25-inch waist was considered a size 12. Today, a size 12 would fit a woman with a 39-inch bust and a 32-inch waist. If those size discrepancies sound ...