Shopper spots flaw in this $18 Kmart item: ‘Vastly different fits’
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When it comes to shopping, we all love a good bargain, especially from a trusted retailer like Kmart, known for its affordable and trendy offerings.
But what happens when that bargain buy isn't quite what it seems?
Recently, a savvy shopper revealed a 'messed up' detail in a popular Kmart item that has left customers scratching their heads and calling it a 'size lottery'.
The item in question? Kmart’s Corduroy Mini Skirt, retailing for $18.
The shopper took to social media to share her puzzling find. She posted a photo of the winter staple in three different colours—green, pink, and tan—all lined up on her counter to show a glaring issue.
'Anyone want to guess the sizing of these three Kmart corduroy skirts? The other edge is lined up to show the size difference,' she captioned the post
The shopper revealed that despite the skirts being labelled as size 16 and 14, the fits were wildly inconsistent. 'The green skirt was a size 16 and is too big for me. The pink is a size 14, which fits but not as I'd like it to. The tan is a 16 and fits great,' she explained.
‘I'm all for wearing the size that is comfortable, so even though I'm a 12 in most stores, I just expected a 14 to be a tiny bit smaller than the 16 I already owned.’
‘The two bigger skirts are the same size, same design, but vastly different fits.’
In the comments, the shopper's experience struck a chord with many.
One user dubbed it a 'size lottery’, while others shared their own Kmart sizing woes.
‘I got two the other day, pink and black, and had to get them in a 16 as the other sizes don’t fit, and I’m a 12,’ one shared.
‘I tried on half a dozen pairs of the exact same jeans, and only two fit,’ another wrote.
‘I bought a five-pack of undies from Kmart, and two pairs fit me perfectly. The other three were a smaller size. All labels were size 14,’ a third said.
One user even offered an explanation for why such sizing inconsistencies occur.
‘When one size of pattern is cut, they are cut in a big pile, not individually,’ they said.
‘The top few are close to size, but as they get to the bottom of the fabric pile, size either goes in or out depending on the type of fabric cut, i.e., stretch. This leads to a variation in sizes of one size.’
In a previous story, a heated debate occurred on social media regarding the availability of plus-sized clothing at Kmart.
This was sparked by a shopper’s request for a coat in smaller sizes. You can read more about the story here.
Have you experienced similar sizing issues with clothing from Kmart or other retailers? How do you cope with the inconsistency in sizing? Share your stories and strategies in the comments below!
But what happens when that bargain buy isn't quite what it seems?
Recently, a savvy shopper revealed a 'messed up' detail in a popular Kmart item that has left customers scratching their heads and calling it a 'size lottery'.
The item in question? Kmart’s Corduroy Mini Skirt, retailing for $18.
The shopper took to social media to share her puzzling find. She posted a photo of the winter staple in three different colours—green, pink, and tan—all lined up on her counter to show a glaring issue.
A shopper shared a ‘messed up’ detail in Kmart’s Corduroy Mini Skirt. Credit: Facebook / Kmart
'Anyone want to guess the sizing of these three Kmart corduroy skirts? The other edge is lined up to show the size difference,' she captioned the post
The shopper revealed that despite the skirts being labelled as size 16 and 14, the fits were wildly inconsistent. 'The green skirt was a size 16 and is too big for me. The pink is a size 14, which fits but not as I'd like it to. The tan is a 16 and fits great,' she explained.
‘I'm all for wearing the size that is comfortable, so even though I'm a 12 in most stores, I just expected a 14 to be a tiny bit smaller than the 16 I already owned.’
‘The two bigger skirts are the same size, same design, but vastly different fits.’
In the comments, the shopper's experience struck a chord with many.
One user dubbed it a 'size lottery’, while others shared their own Kmart sizing woes.
‘I got two the other day, pink and black, and had to get them in a 16 as the other sizes don’t fit, and I’m a 12,’ one shared.
‘I tried on half a dozen pairs of the exact same jeans, and only two fit,’ another wrote.
‘I bought a five-pack of undies from Kmart, and two pairs fit me perfectly. The other three were a smaller size. All labels were size 14,’ a third said.
One user even offered an explanation for why such sizing inconsistencies occur.
‘When one size of pattern is cut, they are cut in a big pile, not individually,’ they said.
‘The top few are close to size, but as they get to the bottom of the fabric pile, size either goes in or out depending on the type of fabric cut, i.e., stretch. This leads to a variation in sizes of one size.’
In a previous story, a heated debate occurred on social media regarding the availability of plus-sized clothing at Kmart.
This was sparked by a shopper’s request for a coat in smaller sizes. You can read more about the story here.
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