Thanks for clarifying that for people. Another fabric confusions even more common, is silk and satin. Silk is the fiber and satin is the construction that makes it "silky". No wonder people get confused!
@@aksez2u I’m genuinely curious about that one haha so when you have a shirt/dress that is silk/satin what is the correct term to call it? Satin since you’d be referring to the actual shirt and not the material?
As a former LOFT employee (Maurices used to also be owned by parent company Ascena) here’s a little insight which I believe also applies to Maurices: 1 - the standard sizing is modeled from a size 8 model and scaled up or down for sizes 00-16, however for the plus line, these are modeled from a size 18 model and sized up or down from size 14-26. They include extra darting etc to flatter additional curves us mid/plus size gals have. It’s also why as a size 14 like me, the straight size might be too tight, but the plus is too large. It’s all because they’re crafted totally differently. 2 - the plus sizes are considered a separate clothing line, so I believe that’s why you might see differences in price and also sizing (lettered vs. numeric). Also, please try LOFT! Most weekends they have awesome sales to make it more affordable :) sadly they scrapped PLUS in stores as it didn’t perform well 😩 but it’s available online
Thanks for providing that helpful information. It really helps make sense of the sizing differences 🙂. There is no Loft or Maurices where I live (Alaska), but that makes it exciting to shop there when I travel (someday - sigh).
I, too, work within the brands mentioned above and can say factories charge higher for the bigger sizes. We absorb the cost but I imagine other companies may just charge higher retails for combined straight and plus. Some things to keep in mind is extra yardage required to make and that fabric only comes in a certain width, so there may be extra cutting and assembly required, which could account for higher garment cost. I’m not saying it’s right, but that is probably why Maurices is charging two different prices, because they are paying their vendors two different prices. Also, small quantities of buys get up-charges and unfortunately plus lines are usually small buys.
The reason plus sized clothes typically cost more because they don’t produce as many of them, therefore it costs them more to produce. Companies usually get a discount for manufacturing them in bulk. Also, some plus sized clothing are made in completely different factories with different machines and the hassle of it or the price of manufacturing there is why the purchase price is higher
Maybe ten years ago or longer might had been an acid excuse or relevant for companies. But now days they need to be side inclusive and now out the cost to the customer....or we will go somewhere else...that's why why companies like shein and other similar brands keep and should be more customer friendly.
@@lrg1584 it's always out of the customer's pocket though. Same price across the sizes means smaller sizes pay for material or additional cost of making bigger sizes.
@@lrg1584 If it costs them more to produce then they should charge more. It’s not that they are not being inclusive, it’s that in order to have a good business, they need to make profit
@@kennedywilcox2887 case in point, less material, but different label on the black fake leathers pants, no additional material...just different label...no "material" needed. If it was major difference then could possibly understand the extra cost but when theres not much difference other than the label. Got cut off on my original post, internet went out ugh. Long story short, form similar items they should still charge similar price. Then if not up to the customer to research if they are willing to pay for the extra.
I love your channel. I’m 29. Was groomed by a 30 year old at 17. Had annorexia. Miss my skinny day’s. You make me feel good about myself and not being perfect. Even tho I think you are xo
I think the other reason you get so many requests for reviews of Maurice’s is that it exists in a lot of Midwest towns where the only other clothing options are at Walmart 🤷🏻♀️ This has been the case in most small Iowa towns I’ve lived in. I was actually a little sad that so many of these pieces were disappointing because access to cute, well-made clothing is definitely limited in towns like mine. And with a body like mine, ordering online can be such a disaster. As much as I wish I could order two of everything to get the right fit, that doesn’t work for my budget. Love your videos and you so much- just hope this gives a little more insight on why people request this specific store! 💛
Would have been nice to see you lay some of the items on top of each other! Like put the plus size version on the ground and lay the straight size on top to see a difference (and if the difference is the same at the waist vs hips - since plus size is usually curvier)
The reason that there is an odd overlap in sizing between straight sizes and plus sizes is because straight size clothing is patterned from a sample size (usually a size 8) and adjusted up or down for the rest of the sizes. Plus size clothes are also patterned from a sample size (usually a size 18 or 20) and adjusted up and down from there, but the sample is based on a plus sized body. There is a big difference between a straight size brand just making their clothes in bigger sizes and actually designing for a plus sized body. Our bodies don't gain weight evenly. Because you are in between (I am as well), it can be confusing trying to figure out if you should go for a plus or straight size, but I'm just happy to have the option. I have found that plus sizes typically have more room in the hips, bust and arms (which makes sense). So, if these are areas where you typically need more room, go with plus if you have the option. I find it best to compare the size charts and see how they overlap.
@@Kiwibird220 the standardization of pricing means the price of material (and other extra costs) is distributed across sizes. So smaller sizes pay more than their item cost, and bigger pay less. With plus size being a separate line, there's two different averages: one for straight sizes and a different for plus sizes, the later higher, of course. So it's not really people paying extra for plus size, it's people paying the actual price of plus size
Some are open in my area. They just clean it right after and don't allow those items to go back on the floor after they've been worn. They have to basically quarantine the clothes
I think the plus size versions take into account the proportion of a plus size body more than just sizing up in straight sizing. Larger bootie, so longer skirt. Larger arms, so looser sleeves.
Maurice’s assistant manager here 👋🏻 the 0 size is pretty much the same as a size xl although, the plus sizes will run a bit wider for your bust. Our fitting rooms are all open in my districts stores! Not sure about other districts. Our company was sold to a UK brand last year so I have noticed the quality has changed a bit. We have had issues with Wrong-sizingon items. Not happy about it.
I just can’t shake the feel that Maurices clothes are Karen clothes (even tho a lot of them are cute/younger) because girl when I worked there I dealt with SOOO many Karens 🤣 And re to the plus size vs straight size, I had a VERY difficult time trying to explain to customers the difference between the 0X and the XL because...girl they’re almost the same especially when we’re talking about non-jean items. I do think the clothes are supposed to be cut a little differently to accommodate for larger bust/hips as the line is called “Curvy.” And oh god their high waisted things are a mid rise at best for me 😬😬 I always wore my American Eagles to work whilst selling Maurices jeans oop lol
Oh, I love Maurices, but agree that for some reason the store feels like it is for Karens! Also, thank you for pointing out that some of the straight sizing (xl) and plus sizing (0x) overlap, which I feel like is actually a good thing. Carrie talks about the gap between the two ranges that leave a lot of people out, but when the ranges overlap it means that those of us in that mid-range have more options and can pick which cut fits our body best.
Love Maurices, I can wear their XXL (sometimes XL), and also their 1x. I would say their straight sizing L is 12-14, XL is 16-18, XXL is 20. Plus sizing 0x is 12W-14W (14/16 straight), 1x is 16W-18W (18-20 straight), 2x 20W-22W (22-24 straight)
You are so good at this. It’s kind of funny that we watch other people try on clothes, but whenever I watch your videos I can’t help but think how useful they are and how helpful it is that you do this. Not everyone is as natural, candid, and comfortable to watch. It doesn’t seem like you try too hard, yet I can tell you’ve thought about what/how viewers like your content. Don’t stop✨
I remember a couple years ago after I had my first baby I went out to buy shorts and I remember I kept needing a bigger size I went up 3 sizes still not fitting me and I left almost crying. How I wish I had videos like these with Carrie telling me sizing up or down is just a number❤
Thank you for doing this video Carrie. I've been a big fan of Maurices for many years now and shop there frequently. I've dabbled a little in the plus size, mostly to get things slightly oversized, but it's been a lot of hit or misses. Watching you try things on and show the difference between the two worlds was validating that sizing is always a crap shoot, even if the company offers a good range. The one thing I've noticed most in plus sizes here is that they are cut for more of an hourglass figure, so curvy. As someone who is 5' 1" and busty but small on the bottom, it's hard to wear plus size things because I can't fill out the pants. It's a weird world out there in fashion. Keep on keeping on girl! Please make more of these videos
The W indicates that it is cut wider in the hips and sometimes smaller in the waist as well. For those with a curvier shape. Also, even though a xl/xxl in straight sizes can be the same size as a 0x/1x in plus. ..the pattern is different. The smallest through the largest size in standard sizing will be built off of the same pattern. Just cut smaller or larger. The plus size will (or should) have a completely different pattern to fit a plus size person. Which is the reason the arms were longer in your xl than in your 0x. The arms should increase in length from the 0x to the 1x to the 3x and so on.
Carrie, weighing in on pricing, stores need to charge a premium on items that don't turn over in sales more readily. It is not always about the actual physical components of the piece, but also the overhead involved :)
17:40 This is my pet peeve with ALL sizing. It’s like the clothing makers just increase all the measurements instead of thinking about which should be increased. Scaling up the pocket sizes is a perfect example of this. It’s unacceptable really but we just don’t have alternatives because everyone seems to do it this way.
If be rich if I had a dollar for every time when trying on clothes I said do they think we grow a size taller every time we go up a size in clothing? Or do they just think every big person is 7 foot tall?
Kancan is a brand of its own that can be purchased other places as well as small boutiques. They always run 1 to 2 sizes larger. I have several pairs and once I figured out my sizing in them I absolutely love them.
I would love to see you do this video with Old Navy! Majority of my wardrobe is from there and I also fall under the mid-size body size so I would love to hear your thoughts on their sizing.
You should try express jeans! I am about the same size as you, and they are the best fitting jeans I have ever tried. Super high rise too! I would love to see your opinion.
I love seeing the comparisons! I also haaaate how they charge more for plus sizes and I loathe people saying how it’s fair since it takes more fabric. Well, with that logic, then s, m, l, etc should all be different prices too. But you’d never get straight size girls being okay with that. It’s unfortunate that plus size women have so few choices at the mall, that we have to settle for higher prices.
It usually cost more in the plus sizes because they produce less, it’s a different pattern from the “straight” sized ones, and obviously it’s more material. So in reality it makes sense why they would charge more.. because it cost more to make. They are just trying to make the same revenue either way. I don’t think they are trying to “target” anyone with upping the price a few dollars. I pay more for petite clothes in some places, so it’s the same principle. Different pattern, less made= more expensive to produce.
Very random, but every time I hear the name ‘maurices’ I hear “crazy old Maurice!!” From Beauty and the beast in my head 😂🤦🏽♀️ anyway! Sorry! Love the vids Carrie, watched you for years now, I feel we have grown up into adulthood together, in a way! 🤘🏽✌🏽✌🏽 big love xx
As a Chemical Engineer and textile fanatic, I can say this about the higher prices on plus sizes 1. Plus size clothing are made to acommodate more “curves” so they have more darts, which means higher production costs 2. Plus sizes need more fabric, so more material=higher cost 3. Plus sizes manufactures charge more, so it reflects on the final price, plus regular sizes can be manufactured at asia, which is cheaper, but there too fes plus size manufactures there, so company search out united states manufacturers, adding up to the final price.
As a Maurices expert (shopping there for twenty years), the waist goes in more on the 0x/1x vs XL and XXL. The 0x/1x has a little more fabric in the hips and waist. The XL/XXL tend to be a good inch or two longer. I'm a 16W and tend to wear a XL or XXL in their tops and 16W long in their pants. I need that extra length in the shirts being 5'10! Maurices have long served rural girls like me before we had the internet. (I'm 35.) I'd love to have you actually talk to a true plus size gal on your channel. 'cause girl you're straight sized, not plus sized. You had the body I had when I was like 25. Love the channel! P.S. I just tried on ten pairs of jeggings in 16W when they had their $19 jeggings sale earlier this week. I cannot even get a 16 up over my hips. This proves that there is a HUGE difference between straight size and plus size!
Here we go. Another person telling us mid size girls what size we are. "You're too small to be plus size, blah blah blah..." She literally tried on a pair of 14W jeans, and they fit. So guess what, that's plus sized! She doesn't need a "true plus size" girl on her channel. It's hard enough to find sizes that work as a woman, but us mid size girls have an even harder time because we have to figure out additionally which size spectrum we fit in too. Which is why she made this video. Im sure you meant it as a compliment as your comment seems nice, but its ever so frustrating to be mid size and not quite be accepted by either standard size women or plus size women as part of their sizing group.
The problem with jeans is that the sizing is so random sometimes, even if the label says the jeans are the same size. This happened more often than not with Old Navy jeans for me.
I’m a clothing buyer for my business and unfortunately a lot of vendors charge more for plus sizes because they are usually cut from a totally different pattern which makes them more expensive. Not saying that it’s right, but it starts all the way back at the clothing manufactures and trickles down to the retail sector.
Why would a size 0 person pay the same as a size 16. They basically use double if not more material. It’s like asking to pay the same for a small and large fry or drink. (And I am no where near a size 0 my self)
I was super bored and super hungry and didn’t want to watch another Hallmark Christmas movie (which I love ) and didn’t want to venture out in the rain to go get something to eat, so I just decided to take a nap and I was literally dreaming of trying on clothes in a dressing room of a store. I was so happy in my dream to be shopping and trying things on but then so sad when I woke up to know that it was just a dream and I’m still hungry. Anywaysss I always enjoy your videos and just listening to you talk.
OMG that Express sweater is the Cutest on you! I really enjoy these comparisons videos. I don’t know why, but I do! Maybe it’s the breakdown of being being like, hey, this costs more and there’s nothing more to it, wtf!?!?! Or maybe it’s the crazy world of women’s clothes where sizes are made up and body weight doesn’t matter (bad whose line joke😆), but I get a lot out of it, even though we happen to wear completely different size. 🤷♀️ Thanks for being awesome and continuing to show women of all ages that every size is beautiful and numbers have little meaning in size, and No value on beauty. 💜
absolutely love this video idea and really enjoyed watching! maybe if you choose to do it again you could hold the items up together (like hold the skirts by both waistbands eg.) so we can see how big the difference between the two actually is! :)
FIRST OF ALL, your outfit is so cute and you look beautiful. SECOND, thank you for this, as a fellow mid size lady it’s so hard to figure out sizing. You are so helpful and thoughtful. You’ve conversed (why did I pick this word?😂) with me a couple times on Instagram and you are literally THE SWEETEST. I love supporting you and your videos are my favorite. Basically keep doing you. I’m obsessed.
Love that you’re comparing the sizing, I feel like it would been helpful as well to put a shoot of the plus and straight size, size charts to compare measurements too!
Thank you so much for this video, this is what I needed to learn before pulling the trigger with an online order through Maurice's. I love their clothes, however I started to wonder what the difference was as they list both the straight and plus sizes in XXL. Have you or anyone here gone through the "True Fit" info on Maurice's website? I'm pretty confused as regular tells me I am "XXL," while plus is "2X". I'm not familiar with clothes, so your video really helped. Going to see their sizing chart again and hopefully that'll help make more sense.
Maurices is literally my favorite store ever! Their sizing is definitely different. When I shop online I have to check the size chart because in tops I can wear anywhere from a M-0X. (For reference I wear a 40F bra 😳) pants are something else too, but I love them. Anything with a super stretch a large fits, anything else a 31 or a 14w fits like a glove! I've noticed their plus sizes are similar like xl to 0x, but it seems its cut slightly differently to give just a little more wiggle room. Luckily the store near me is allowing try ons in store, so it makes shopping easier!
Old Maurices employee here! 0 converts to an XL it’s the same size. A 1 converts to a XXL. They tend to change the cut slightly, they are currently trying to get the plus and regular section to similar prices, that’s why the prices are weird at like 39.50 or whatever. I agree plus sizes shouldn’t be priced more. But you look super cute I own the First jeans you’re wearing and they fight me large too!
i wonder if you could look into why plus sizes for same products are more. i'm assuming that in theory, they're more fabric than the straight range, but i'd love to know if there's another reason!
I used to think it was because of more fabric too but now I don't. An xl has way more material than an xs in straight sizes but they're always the same price.
I would assume it’s to account for more fabric. I think they just have to have a cutoff somewhere. Just like kids clothes generally are less expensive than adults. To charge different amounts for each individual size would just be ridiculous.
I love your whole look in this video, Carrie! So pretty! Also, kind of random, but I love the clicking sound you add when you bring up the pictures. As always, such a good video! 💛
When I fluctuated between a 12-14 it was really confusing! I’d never know what size would fit and which places. Glad you focused on this niche! I’m now more of 18-20, but I can still see how these videos are super helpful!
I love kancan jeans from Maurices. They're actually the only jeans I can wear! I do notice that I wear different sizes depending on the wash (typically 33 in dark wash and 32 in light/medium wash)
Hi! I love the video! So i currently work at maurices and I have a couple thoughts, with kancans i always size down or keep my regular size. there was only one instance where i should have sized up. The second thing is the plus sizes cost more because the are the tiniest bit wider but they are also longer. I compared a plus and core flannel and the plus one was longer than the core. There a few other differences with plus and core. With the jeans i believe the hips are slightly bigger as well, thats at least what ive noticed. with the sizing, being honest no one has ever really explained to me the key reasons why the plus is more expensive than core. but like I said i loved the video!!!
Hey girl !! Maurice’s has their own line of jeans. Kankan jeans are a brand of their own. They are my favourite brand actually !! I have to size down 2 sizes also , they run big!!
My style is very kindergarten teacher-esque so I used to love this store 😂 However, I’m a size 10 and never realized they charge more for plus size. No thanks hunnay! I’ll be taking my money elsewhere. That’s so messed up. Thank you for pointing this out!!
Thank you for highlighting the price difference in plus. It's so frustrating and is one of the reasons I stopped shopping at maurices-- partly the price thing and partly the in-store selection (moot during covid). It just feels like they shove plus to a small corner in the back and expect us to thank them by paying more.
Really interesting! I used to shop at Maurice's a lot (still do, just not as much) and I'm also kind of an "in-betweener," so I can fit into the biggest standard sizes and the first couple of plus sizes. I feel like when I usually try on standard sizes (not just at Maurice's but everywhere) I have the most trouble with the arms being tight in weird places, a lot like the plaid dress.
I've only been able to buy Maurice's clothes online, but I can't stop browsing their website ever since seeing them on your channel--I think a lot of the clothes are SO cute. But the sizing can be unpredictable, a lot of dresses and shirts are super big on me, yet the shorts I bought in my size were tight?
It is SO nice hearing someone talk about Maurices...I used to shop there a lot in college because I'm also midsized, our small town had one lol, and I knew they'd have my size...but it would make me angry whenever I would find a cute shirt and I could buy a smaller size 0x (labeled plus) and it would cost more than the same shirt in the standard size section XXL...but the XXL was too large on me so I'd size down to a 0x but pay more...essentially shaming me with money for daring to venture in the plus size. Obviously a lot of that was my own insecurities shining through at the time, but also mostly Maurice's being shady af. Okay, rant over
I was curious about the sizing myself! I'm generally an XL in the core sizing and I like 1X in plus, if the XL is not available. I took a look at the size charts a week or so ago because I was curious about the differences. My finding is that 0X fits between a Large and XL, then 1X is slightly roomier. However, the proportions are different. I'm glad I wasn't the only one wondering that! It bums me out too that the plus sizes cost more then core.
Omg Carrie you literally look just like story time Carrie in the video so young, maybe it’s your hair or the angle of the camera! So pretty! Now I’m going to go back and watch your story times!
It would be really interesting if you talked to the store manager, or even someone at the corporate level if you could reach them, to find out about their sizing philosophy. I'd like to know why there are size overlaps and why the plus size clothing is more expensive (obviously more fabric in the large sizes, etc, but maybe there are also less apparent reasons).
As a Mainer it is in my blood to tell you that flannel and plaid are not synonymous. Plaid is a pattern and flannel is a material.
I’m not a Mainer but I 💯 know what you mean 😂. Maybe growing up in the country but yes two totally different things and meanings
I just visited Maine for the first time in September I love it there 😭 it’s so amazing and beautiful
@@bonniekruse1254 it really is SO beautiful in Maine. I havent been since 2003 - but I still get nostalgic thinking about the cliffs! 😍
Thanks for clarifying that for people. Another fabric confusions even more common, is silk and satin. Silk is the fiber and satin is the construction that makes it "silky". No wonder people get confused!
@@aksez2u I’m genuinely curious about that one haha so when you have a shirt/dress that is silk/satin what is the correct term to call it? Satin since you’d be referring to the actual shirt and not the material?
I feel like Maurice's is the store for the "Christian girl autumn" memes. They have some cute stuff but a lot of it is a little meh for me.
I agree. It’s not that it’s bad, it’s just definitely not my style.
Pumpkin spice ladies
And "this is my first job and I needed some work clothes" vibes. Blazers made out of sweatshirt material...
Dang.. I really am that meme aren’t I? Haha
Well, I'm a Christian girl haha ^-^
As a former LOFT employee (Maurices used to also be owned by parent company Ascena) here’s a little insight which I believe also applies to Maurices:
1 - the standard sizing is modeled from a size 8 model and scaled up or down for sizes 00-16, however for the plus line, these are modeled from a size 18 model and sized up or down from size 14-26. They include extra darting etc to flatter additional curves us mid/plus size gals have. It’s also why as a size 14 like me, the straight size might be too tight, but the plus is too large. It’s all because they’re crafted totally differently.
2 - the plus sizes are considered a separate clothing line, so I believe that’s why you might see differences in price and also sizing (lettered vs. numeric).
Also, please try LOFT! Most weekends they have awesome sales to make it more affordable :) sadly they scrapped PLUS in stores as it didn’t perform well 😩 but it’s available online
Thanks for providing that helpful information. It really helps make sense of the sizing differences 🙂. There is no Loft or Maurices where I live (Alaska), but that makes it exciting to shop there when I travel (someday - sigh).
I, too, work within the brands mentioned above and can say factories charge higher for the bigger sizes. We absorb the cost but I imagine other companies may just charge higher retails for combined straight and plus. Some things to keep in mind is extra yardage required to make and that fabric only comes in a certain width, so there may be extra cutting and assembly required, which could account for higher garment cost. I’m not saying it’s right, but that is probably why Maurices is charging two different prices, because they are paying their vendors two different prices. Also, small quantities of buys get up-charges and unfortunately plus lines are usually small buys.
This was really insightful and cool, thanks for sharing this!
LOFT Outlet is my go to place for work wear, but you had better be very into florals because almost all of their designs are floral designs lol
@@jethro4453 ha, truth! Also, LOFT outlet clothing is made specifically for the outlet, it’s not overstock or last years/seasons stuff :)
The reason plus sized clothes typically cost more because they don’t produce as many of them, therefore it costs them more to produce. Companies usually get a discount for manufacturing them in bulk. Also, some plus sized clothing are made in completely different factories with different machines and the hassle of it or the price of manufacturing there is why the purchase price is higher
Same prob for us tall sized ladies. I pay a premium for longer inseams/ sleeves.
Maybe ten years ago or longer might had been an acid excuse or relevant for companies. But now days they need to be side inclusive and now out the cost to the customer....or we will go somewhere else...that's why why companies like shein and other similar brands keep and should be more customer friendly.
@@lrg1584 it's always out of the customer's pocket though. Same price across the sizes means smaller sizes pay for material or additional cost of making bigger sizes.
@@lrg1584 If it costs them more to produce then they should charge more. It’s not that they are not being inclusive, it’s that in order to have a good business, they need to make profit
@@kennedywilcox2887 case in point, less material, but different label on the black fake leathers pants, no additional material...just different label...no "material" needed. If it was major difference then could possibly understand the extra cost but when theres not much difference other than the label. Got cut off on my original post, internet went out ugh. Long story short, form similar items they should still charge similar price. Then if not up to the customer to research if they are willing to pay for the extra.
I love your channel. I’m 29. Was groomed by a 30 year old at 17. Had annorexia. Miss my skinny day’s. You make me feel good about myself and not being perfect. Even tho I think you are xo
sending you positive vibes! ❤️
you sweetheart! you faced A LOT, and I hope you now have the support you need and deserve in yuor life! big hugs from Italy
Your so beautiful and skinny, trust me it’s all in your head I suggest watching body positivity Tik toks
We are our own toughest critic. Try not to be too hard on yourself 💜 Stay strong, my friend!
Sending hugs
I think the other reason you get so many requests for reviews of Maurice’s is that it exists in a lot of Midwest towns where the only other clothing options are at Walmart 🤷🏻♀️ This has been the case in most small Iowa towns I’ve lived in. I was actually a little sad that so many of these pieces were disappointing because access to cute, well-made clothing is definitely limited in towns like mine. And with a body like mine, ordering online can be such a disaster. As much as I wish I could order two of everything to get the right fit, that doesn’t work for my budget. Love your videos and you so much- just hope this gives a little more insight on why people request this specific store! 💛
Would have been nice to see you lay some of the items on top of each other! Like put the plus size version on the ground and lay the straight size on top to see a difference (and if the difference is the same at the waist vs hips - since plus size is usually curvier)
The reason that there is an odd overlap in sizing between straight sizes and plus sizes is because straight size clothing is patterned from a sample size (usually a size 8) and adjusted up or down for the rest of the sizes. Plus size clothes are also patterned from a sample size (usually a size 18 or 20) and adjusted up and down from there, but the sample is based on a plus sized body. There is a big difference between a straight size brand just making their clothes in bigger sizes and actually designing for a plus sized body. Our bodies don't gain weight evenly. Because you are in between (I am as well), it can be confusing trying to figure out if you should go for a plus or straight size, but I'm just happy to have the option. I have found that plus sizes typically have more room in the hips, bust and arms (which makes sense). So, if these are areas where you typically need more room, go with plus if you have the option. I find it best to compare the size charts and see how they overlap.
@@Kiwibird220 the standardization of pricing means the price of material (and other extra costs) is distributed across sizes. So smaller sizes pay more than their item cost, and bigger pay less. With plus size being a separate line, there's two different averages: one for straight sizes and a different for plus sizes, the later higher, of course. So it's not really people paying extra for plus size, it's people paying the actual price of plus size
RIP dressing room days 🥺
Ikr!
But at the same time, I know reviewing and filming in the dressing room made a lot of youtubers anxious so idk. Silver lining i suppose!
Some are open in my area. They just clean it right after and don't allow those items to go back on the floor after they've been worn. They have to basically quarantine the clothes
I think the plus size versions take into account the proportion of a plus size body more than just sizing up in straight sizing. Larger bootie, so longer skirt. Larger arms, so looser sleeves.
Maurice’s assistant manager here 👋🏻 the 0 size is pretty much the same as a size xl although, the plus sizes will run a bit wider for your bust. Our fitting rooms are all open in my districts stores! Not sure about other districts. Our company was sold to a UK brand last year so I have noticed the quality has changed a bit. We have had issues with Wrong-sizingon items. Not happy about it.
SL for Maurices and I have multiple women on my team in the 14 range and I’d say a 0 is between an L and XL with a 14 jeggings being a large for sure!
I am a part time assistant manager. All stores in my district have opened dressing rooms as well. And I totally agree!
Looking on the size chart, an XL is 16-18 so that's why they are bigger.
I just can’t shake the feel that Maurices clothes are Karen clothes (even tho a lot of them are cute/younger) because girl when I worked there I dealt with SOOO many Karens 🤣 And re to the plus size vs straight size, I had a VERY difficult time trying to explain to customers the difference between the 0X and the XL because...girl they’re almost the same especially when we’re talking about non-jean items. I do think the clothes are supposed to be cut a little differently to accommodate for larger bust/hips as the line is called “Curvy.” And oh god their high waisted things are a mid rise at best for me 😬😬 I always wore my American Eagles to work whilst selling Maurices jeans oop lol
Oh, I love Maurices, but agree that for some reason the store feels like it is for Karens! Also, thank you for pointing out that some of the straight sizing (xl) and plus sizing (0x) overlap, which I feel like is actually a good thing. Carrie talks about the gap between the two ranges that leave a lot of people out, but when the ranges overlap it means that those of us in that mid-range have more options and can pick which cut fits our body best.
That cardigan you’re wearing is so cute!!
Her style is honestly the best! I’m jealous lolz
@@ninkiminjaj2835 me too!! 90% of the clothes I buy are inspired by her lol
Her whole outfit is super cute, that sweater is my unicorn piece! Totally need this color!!!!!!
I think she got it at old navy! Recently!
@@jessp6202 thank you!! I need to have it
I used to work at Maurices and I loved that we had clothes for all ages. I loved seeing so many leave with confidence.
Same, I still work there and I love my job
Love Maurices, I can wear their XXL (sometimes XL), and also their 1x.
I would say their straight sizing L is 12-14, XL is 16-18, XXL is 20.
Plus sizing 0x is 12W-14W (14/16 straight), 1x is 16W-18W (18-20 straight), 2x 20W-22W (22-24 straight)
Doing my dishes and I feel like it vibes you to upload. Every time I wash my dishes you upload. Lol. I should do my dishes more often.
Lmao love thsi
Lol I was literally doing the dishes watching lol
I am also doing dishes watching 😂
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You are so good at this. It’s kind of funny that we watch other people try on clothes, but whenever I watch your videos I can’t help but think how useful they are and how helpful it is that you do this. Not everyone is as natural, candid, and comfortable to watch. It doesn’t seem like you try too hard, yet I can tell you’ve thought about what/how viewers like your content. Don’t stop✨
kankan is actually it’s own jean company that is now sold at maurices!! they’re kinda expensive but I’d love to see how kankan fits carrie
I remember a couple years ago after I had my first baby I went out to buy shorts and I remember I kept needing a bigger size I went up 3 sizes still not fitting me and I left almost crying. How I wish I had videos like these with Carrie telling me sizing up or down is just a number❤
Thank you for doing this video Carrie. I've been a big fan of Maurices for many years now and shop there frequently. I've dabbled a little in the plus size, mostly to get things slightly oversized, but it's been a lot of hit or misses. Watching you try things on and show the difference between the two worlds was validating that sizing is always a crap shoot, even if the company offers a good range. The one thing I've noticed most in plus sizes here is that they are cut for more of an hourglass figure, so curvy. As someone who is 5' 1" and busty but small on the bottom, it's hard to wear plus size things because I can't fill out the pants. It's a weird world out there in fashion. Keep on keeping on girl! Please make more of these videos
The W indicates that it is cut wider in the hips and sometimes smaller in the waist as well. For those with a curvier shape.
Also, even though a xl/xxl in straight sizes can be the same size as a 0x/1x in plus. ..the pattern is different. The smallest through the largest size in standard sizing will be built off of the same pattern. Just cut smaller or larger. The plus size will (or should) have a completely different pattern to fit a plus size person. Which is the reason the arms were longer in your xl than in your 0x. The arms should increase in length from the 0x to the 1x to the 3x and so on.
Carrie, weighing in on pricing, stores need to charge a premium on items that don't turn over in sales more readily. It is not always about the actual physical components of the piece, but also the overhead involved :)
17:40 This is my pet peeve with ALL sizing. It’s like the clothing makers just increase all the measurements instead of thinking about which should be increased. Scaling up the pocket sizes is a perfect example of this. It’s unacceptable really but we just don’t have alternatives because everyone seems to do it this way.
If be rich if I had a dollar for every time when trying on clothes I said do they think we grow a size taller every time we go up a size in clothing? Or do they just think every big person is 7 foot tall?
Kancan is a brand of its own that can be purchased other places as well as small boutiques. They always run 1 to 2 sizes larger. I have several pairs and once I figured out my sizing in them I absolutely love them.
I would love to see you do this video with Old Navy! Majority of my wardrobe is from there and I also fall under the mid-size body size so I would love to hear your thoughts on their sizing.
You should try express jeans! I am about the same size as you, and they are the best fitting jeans I have ever tried. Super high rise too! I would love to see your opinion.
I love seeing the comparisons! I also haaaate how they charge more for plus sizes and I loathe people saying how it’s fair since it takes more fabric. Well, with that logic, then s, m, l, etc should all be different prices too. But you’d never get straight size girls being okay with that. It’s unfortunate that plus size women have so few choices at the mall, that we have to settle for higher prices.
It usually cost more in the plus sizes because they produce less, it’s a different pattern from the “straight” sized ones, and obviously it’s more material. So in reality it makes sense why they would charge more.. because it cost more to make. They are just trying to make the same revenue either way. I don’t think they are trying to “target” anyone with upping the price a few dollars. I pay more for petite clothes in some places, so it’s the same principle. Different pattern, less made= more expensive to produce.
Maurice’s is one of my favorite stores! They have the cutest clothes and I love how size-inclusive they are. Definitely an underrated brand/store!
I haven't even watched more then two seconds of this video but your hair color and style is to DIE for omg it looks so good!!
omg i love ur hair styled like this!!
Very random, but every time I hear the name ‘maurices’ I hear “crazy old Maurice!!” From Beauty and the beast in my head 😂🤦🏽♀️ anyway! Sorry! Love the vids Carrie, watched you for years now, I feel we have grown up into adulthood together, in a way! 🤘🏽✌🏽✌🏽 big love xx
No joke. Me too!!! 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂 me too!!
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“LeFou I’m afraid I’ve been thinking?”
As a Chemical Engineer and textile fanatic, I can say this about the higher prices on plus sizes
1. Plus size clothing are made to acommodate more “curves” so they have more darts, which means higher production costs
2. Plus sizes need more fabric, so more material=higher cost
3. Plus sizes manufactures charge more, so it reflects on the final price, plus regular sizes can be manufactured at asia, which is cheaper, but there too fes plus size manufactures there, so company search out united states manufacturers, adding up to the final price.
There’s too few*
As a Maurices expert (shopping there for twenty years), the waist goes in more on the 0x/1x vs XL and XXL. The 0x/1x has a little more fabric in the hips and waist. The XL/XXL tend to be a good inch or two longer. I'm a 16W and tend to wear a XL or XXL in their tops and 16W long in their pants. I need that extra length in the shirts being 5'10! Maurices have long served rural girls like me before we had the internet. (I'm 35.) I'd love to have you actually talk to a true plus size gal on your channel. 'cause girl you're straight sized, not plus sized. You had the body I had when I was like 25. Love the channel!
P.S. I just tried on ten pairs of jeggings in 16W when they had their $19 jeggings sale earlier this week. I cannot even get a 16 up over my hips. This proves that there is a HUGE difference between straight size and plus size!
Here we go. Another person telling us mid size girls what size we are. "You're too small to be plus size, blah blah blah..." She literally tried on a pair of 14W jeans, and they fit. So guess what, that's plus sized! She doesn't need a "true plus size" girl on her channel. It's hard enough to find sizes that work as a woman, but us mid size girls have an even harder time because we have to figure out additionally which size spectrum we fit in too. Which is why she made this video. Im sure you meant it as a compliment as your comment seems nice, but its ever so frustrating to be mid size and not quite be accepted by either standard size women or plus size women as part of their sizing group.
I am living for your hair in this video!! I haven’t straightened my hair in months but you’re really making me want to 😂🙌🏻
I love Maurices! Literally my whole wardrobe is from there.
The problem with jeans is that the sizing is so random sometimes, even if the label says the jeans are the same size. This happened more often than not with Old Navy jeans for me.
All their high rise Jeggings with the repreeve are my absolute favorite. I have never invested in jeans or Jeggings the way I have these.
That flannel dress is adorable on you!
I love this - I think it speaks so much to size discrepancies and also, personal taste and different body types!
I’m a clothing buyer for my business and unfortunately a lot of vendors charge more for plus sizes because they are usually cut from a totally different pattern which makes them more expensive. Not saying that it’s right, but it starts all the way back at the clothing manufactures and trickles down to the retail sector.
Why would a size 0 person pay the same as a size 16. They basically use double if not more material. It’s like asking to pay the same for a small and large fry or drink. (And I am no where near a size 0 my self)
@@mynameisasecret2033 but then why would a person buying large pay the same as someone paying for a small, same logic, still flawed
Glad to see you feature a brand that has sizes over 16-18. I thought the first jeans you tried were super cute if they had been the right size
I’m happy you did this video!! I love mauries!
I was super bored and super hungry and didn’t want to watch another Hallmark Christmas movie (which I love ) and didn’t want to venture out in the rain to go get something to eat, so I just decided to take a nap and I was literally dreaming of trying on clothes in a dressing room of a store. I was so happy in my dream to be shopping and trying things on but then so sad when I woke up to know that it was just a dream and I’m still hungry. Anywaysss I always enjoy your videos and just listening to you talk.
OMG that Express sweater is the Cutest on you!
I really enjoy these comparisons videos. I don’t know why, but I do! Maybe it’s the breakdown of being being like, hey, this costs more and there’s nothing more to it, wtf!?!?! Or maybe it’s the crazy world of women’s clothes where sizes are made up and body weight doesn’t matter (bad whose line joke😆), but I get a lot out of it, even though we happen to wear completely different size. 🤷♀️
Thanks for being awesome and continuing to show women of all ages that every size is beautiful and numbers have little meaning in size, and No value on beauty. 💜
Omg you’re about to hit 400k!!
Who’s so excited for 400k?! I’ve been here since like 120k. Carries come so far. ❣️
absolutely love this video idea and really enjoyed watching! maybe if you choose to do it again you could hold the items up together (like hold the skirts by both waistbands eg.) so we can see how big the difference between the two actually is! :)
Omg you’re sooo close to 400k I’m so happy for you!
Okay this outfit and your headband and hair 😍 you are rocking all of it!!
You have to get Aeries version of faux leather leggings! So good! I got a pair from express and they didnt compare to Aeries version
FIRST OF ALL, your outfit is so cute and you look beautiful. SECOND, thank you for this, as a fellow mid size lady it’s so hard to figure out sizing. You are so helpful and thoughtful. You’ve conversed (why did I pick this word?😂) with me a couple times on Instagram and you are literally THE SWEETEST. I love supporting you and your videos are my favorite. Basically keep doing you. I’m obsessed.
Love that you’re comparing the sizing, I feel like it would been helpful as well to put a shoot of the plus and straight size, size charts to compare measurements too!
Thank you so much for this video, this is what I needed to learn before pulling the trigger with an online order through Maurice's. I love their clothes, however I started to wonder what the difference was as they list both the straight and plus sizes in XXL. Have you or anyone here gone through the "True Fit" info on Maurice's website? I'm pretty confused as regular tells me I am "XXL," while plus is "2X". I'm not familiar with clothes, so your video really helped. Going to see their sizing chart again and hopefully that'll help make more sense.
Maurices is literally my favorite store ever! Their sizing is definitely different. When I shop online I have to check the size chart because in tops I can wear anywhere from a M-0X. (For reference I wear a 40F bra 😳) pants are something else too, but I love them. Anything with a super stretch a large fits, anything else a 31 or a 14w fits like a glove! I've noticed their plus sizes are similar like xl to 0x, but it seems its cut slightly differently to give just a little more wiggle room. Luckily the store near me is allowing try ons in store, so it makes shopping easier!
I’m obsessed with your hair! It’s so pretty!!
Old Maurices employee here! 0 converts to an XL it’s the same size. A 1 converts to a XXL. They tend to change the cut slightly, they are currently trying to get the plus and regular section to similar prices, that’s why the prices are weird at like 39.50 or whatever. I agree plus sizes shouldn’t be priced more. But you look super cute I own the First jeans you’re wearing and they fight me large too!
Loved this video. Would love for you to do more comparisons in straight vs plus .. or straight vs curvy!! Both are so helpful as I’m a curvy girl.. 😊
My favorite brand! I also love that they carry short, regular, and long lengths. I'm 5'2" but got that booty and hips, so Maurices always saves me.
I couldn't stop admiring your hair in this video, it looks so shiny and soft :)
i wonder if you could look into why plus sizes for same products are more. i'm assuming that in theory, they're more fabric than the straight range, but i'd love to know if there's another reason!
I used to think it was because of more fabric too but now I don't. An xl has way more material than an xs in straight sizes but they're always the same price.
I would assume it’s to account for more fabric. I think they just have to have a cutoff somewhere. Just like kids clothes generally are less expensive than adults. To charge different amounts for each individual size would just be ridiculous.
I love your whole look in this video, Carrie! So pretty! Also, kind of random, but I love the clicking sound you add when you bring up the pictures. As always, such a good video! 💛
That last outfit with the skirt and the sweater makes you look like you belong in a Christmas Hallmark movie 💓 you’re such a beauty Carrie!!
Loved seeing the comparisons between the sizes in this video Carrie, super helpful 💕
The person who is in charge of Maurices website took a course on how to name items on Aliexpress/ shein/ wish website. 🤣
Loving this so much!! Thanks for being such an inspiration for so many of us! I enjoy your channel so much!
I love watching your videos and especially all of your wonderful body-positivity and acceptance reminders!!!
When I fluctuated between a 12-14 it was really confusing! I’d never know what size would fit and which places. Glad you focused on this niche! I’m now more of 18-20, but I can still see how these videos are super helpful!
Love your hair and headband in this video!
Make more of these videos Carrie😃 I am a midsized girl and loved this!!!
You’re so beautiful! Thank you for always being so real in your videos, it’s so refreshing💕
I love kancan jeans from Maurices. They're actually the only jeans I can wear! I do notice that I wear different sizes depending on the wash (typically 33 in dark wash and 32 in light/medium wash)
Love Maurices!!! So glad you did this!
Love this! You are just a beacon of positivity and light 😍
I hope you could return the more ill fitting option. Would you lean towards plus or normal sizing in future?
You look so cute in this video! I love the straight hair and the headband! 😍
Omg love that first cardigan
Your straight hair is everrryyyything! And your make up is on point 👏🏻👏🏻You are so beautiful girl! I’m digging this video 😁🥰
would you be willing to try aritzia? i really want to buy the leather pants from their website but need to see it on a body type similar to mine!
she won't fit into them
That plaid dress was so cute on you!
KanCan is their own brand separate from maurices! I love them I get them at Buckle or a lot of local boutiques carry them!
Hi! I love the video! So i currently work at maurices and I have a couple thoughts, with kancans i always size down or keep my regular size. there was only one instance where i should have sized up. The second thing is the plus sizes cost more because the are the tiniest bit wider but they are also longer. I compared a plus and core flannel and the plus one was longer than the core. There a few other differences with plus and core. With the jeans i believe the hips are slightly bigger as well, thats at least what ive noticed. with the sizing, being honest no one has ever really explained to me the key reasons why the plus is more expensive than core. but like I said i loved the video!!!
Hey girl !! Maurice’s has their own line of jeans. Kankan jeans are a brand of their own. They are my favourite brand actually !! I have to size down 2 sizes also , they run big!!
My style is very kindergarten teacher-esque so I used to love this store 😂 However, I’m a size 10 and never realized they charge more for plus size. No thanks hunnay! I’ll be taking my money elsewhere. That’s so messed up. Thank you for pointing this out!!
I've loved their high waisted jeggings! I'm a teacher, so cute but comfortable is important, and the jeggings nail that.
I swear every time I watch your videos I end up spending money 😭😭 love u Carrie
The baby doll dress looks great on you!
Omg I just have to say you look so beautiful today!♥️♥️♥️
Thank you for highlighting the price difference in plus. It's so frustrating and is one of the reasons I stopped shopping at maurices-- partly the price thing and partly the in-store selection (moot during covid). It just feels like they shove plus to a small corner in the back and expect us to thank them by paying more.
Really interesting! I used to shop at Maurice's a lot (still do, just not as much) and I'm also kind of an "in-betweener," so I can fit into the biggest standard sizes and the first couple of plus sizes. I feel like when I usually try on standard sizes (not just at Maurice's but everywhere) I have the most trouble with the arms being tight in weird places, a lot like the plaid dress.
I've only been able to buy Maurice's clothes online, but I can't stop browsing their website ever since seeing them on your channel--I think a lot of the clothes are SO cute. But the sizing can be unpredictable, a lot of dresses and shirts are super big on me, yet the shorts I bought in my size were tight?
Where did you get the mustard/brown cardigan you have on?? I looove it
Omg I bought that same plaid dress a couple weeks ago! Gonna wear it on Christmas 😊🎄
It is SO nice hearing someone talk about Maurices...I used to shop there a lot in college because I'm also midsized, our small town had one lol, and I knew they'd have my size...but it would make me angry whenever I would find a cute shirt and I could buy a smaller size 0x (labeled plus) and it would cost more than the same shirt in the standard size section XXL...but the XXL was too large on me so I'd size down to a 0x but pay more...essentially shaming me with money for daring to venture in the plus size.
Obviously a lot of that was my own insecurities shining through at the time, but also mostly Maurice's being shady af. Okay, rant over
That plaid shirt is amazing 🥲
You're GLOWING in this video ❤❤
I was curious about the sizing myself! I'm generally an XL in the core sizing and I like 1X in plus, if the XL is not available. I took a look at the size charts a week or so ago because I was curious about the differences. My finding is that 0X fits between a Large and XL, then 1X is slightly roomier. However, the proportions are different. I'm glad I wasn't the only one wondering that! It bums me out too that the plus sizes cost more then core.
Omg Carrie you literally look just like story time Carrie in the video so young, maybe it’s your hair or the angle of the camera! So pretty! Now I’m going to go back and watch your story times!
It would be really interesting if you talked to the store manager, or even someone at the corporate level if you could reach them, to find out about their sizing philosophy. I'd like to know why there are size overlaps and why the plus size clothing is more expensive (obviously more fabric in the large sizes, etc, but maybe there are also less apparent reasons).