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Clothes should be made for people of all shapes and sizes—not just for a small segment of society or some difficult-to-attain ideal. That’s one of the messages that the founder of The 12ish Style fashion blog, Katie Sturino is sending to clothing brands on behalf of women everywhere.

Sturino believes that some women have an incredibly difficult time trying to find clothes that fit them properly because a lot of companies use ‘vanity sizing’ (I mean, how can you be single-digit sized at one store and double-digit sized in another shop?) and other tactics. So she created the #MakeMySize movement.

Sturino ran out of patience when she ordered a whole bunch of clothes online, most of which didn’t fit. That was the moment when her campaign became a reality. If Sturino’s having so much trouble finding something beautiful to wear in NYC, imagine how women living elsewhere might be struggling. Scroll down for Bored Panda's interview with Sturino, upvote your fave photos of women showing us how much they'd love for companies to make clothes in their size, and be sure to check out our previous posts about Sturino right here and here.

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Elaine Mattingly
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6 years ago

A small must be the size of a postage stamp.

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    Michelle Muirhead
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    6 years ago

    It is a disgrace that normal people who are not size 0 can get clothes that fit. There should be universal sizing so you can order the correct size.

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    Daniel (ShadowDrakken)
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    6 years ago

    Isn't Abercrombie a brand for rich spoiled yacht club teenagers? Why would you even expect to find anything there?

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    Kathy Baylis
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    6 years ago (edited)

    You know, back in the day department stores had seamstresses on staff to make alterations to their off the rack clothes if you needed them. For example, if you had to buy a larger shirt to accommodate a larger bust, you could have the rest of the shirt cut down to fit, so you’d look shapely instead of dumpy or pregnant. They figured, if you paid the price for their clothes—-which used to actually be name brands made from quality materials—-you deserved to have them fit well. They’d also leave any excess material in the seams and hems, in case you wanted them let out later (since the material would last for years and, you know, your shape can change).

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    Id row
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    6 years ago

    Is she saying that's a size 3x? Not sure what she ordered vs what she got.

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    Kathy Baylis
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    6 years ago (edited)

    “Fit a US 16”. Translation: Fit a stick thin US 16 year old built like an 8 year old boy.

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    Kathy Baylis
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    6 years ago (edited)

    Of course it fits Kate Middleton. No offense to her, but she is thinner and flatter than a popsicle stick.

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    6 years ago

    Whoever corrected your spelling should correct the number sizes on that top and skirt.

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    AzKhaleesi
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    6 years ago

    damn you all are haters, for those of you that can afford Torrid and all those places good for you but I for one and a LOT of women I know are not going to pay $50 for a shirt. Sizing is ridiculous. I can't tell you how many times I've worn an 11 from one store but a 16 from another, it's b******t

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    6 years ago

    Must be for men because they don't know women have breast?

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    6 years ago

    That's a face mask.

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    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Same thing with buying bike shorts for cycling (the ones with the really necessary padding in the seat area). I’m basically a medium or size 6/8, and XL bike shorts are a very snug fit.

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    6 years ago

    I don't understand , you aren't big.

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    6 years ago

    Mermaid.

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    6 years ago

    Love the pants.

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    Elaine Mattingly
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    YES! That top with the gray plaid pants! I'm tired and you did all the work!

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    Aunt Messy
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    6 years ago

    Club Monaco is a brand that's never been meant for adults. It's all teenybopper all the time.

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    6 years ago

    One on the front one on the back. Buy one get one free.

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    6 years ago

    Take sewing classes and start your own line that would sell out in minutes!

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    Kathy Baylis
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    6 years ago

    Toddler size 12...

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    Kathy Baylis
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    6 years ago

    Actually size 24 months.

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    6 years ago

    Now I'm feeling depressed. Or maybe just under dressed.

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    Elaine Mattingly
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    6 years ago

    No loss there . That thing as ugly anyway.

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    Jim Smithers
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    6 years ago

    At some point, I stopped looking at the clothes.

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