Can anyone explain why vanity sizing exists in children's clothing?

[Aladora]

Not a clue why the two different size guidelines. So is a boys 6 equal to a men’s 6? I thought a men’s 6 was bigger.

Yes, boy's and men's 6 is the same. I started buying men's running shoes for my boys when they reached size 6 because the quality in men's shoes is vastly superior.

My boys are currently a size 6 or 7, depending on shoe, and I always buy them men's styles because there are more options. Hard to find men's 6 though. Have to buy online for the most part. Most retailers only carry men's 7 and up, sometimes only 8 and up.

The one big difference between a boys size 6 shoe and a mens size 6 shoe is the width, boys shoes tend to be narrower.

I have been this size most of my adult life. I am thankful for it as regular 0 doesn't fit me the majority of the time. It was very hard when I was a young adult to find clothing because it was before 00 became a size. I get that you think it should just start at 0, but when the 0's don't fit I am happy for the 00 (otherwise I have to go to girls dept which is even harder with hips and not wanting childlike clothing.)

Also, re: vanity sizing and 00 size.

The clothing is still the same size, just the numbers have changed. What used to be a size 8 in the late 50's is now a 0 or 00.

This Washington Post article has some good graphs showing the changes in numbering while this Time.com article has some real-life comparisons using some famous women as examples. Twiggy was a 1967 size 8 but today would be a 00.

 

[DLgal]

The one big difference between a boys size 6 shoe and a mens size 6 shoe is the width, boys shoes tend to be narrower.



Also, re: vanity sizing and 00 size.

The clothing is still the same size, just the numbers have changed. What used to be a size 8 in the late 50's is now a 0 or 00.

This Washington Post article has some good graphs showing the changes in numbering while this Time.com article has some real-life comparisons using some famous women as examples. Twiggy was a 1967 size 8 but today would be a 00.

My boys have wide feet so that is why we moved into adult sizing at 6, in addition to WAY more comfort in the running shoes.

 

[js]

I have been this size most of my adult life. I am thankful for it as regular 0 doesn't fit me the majority of the time. It was very hard when I was a young adult to find clothing because it was before 00 became a size. I get that you think it should just start at 0, but when the 0's don't fit I am happy for the 00 (otherwise I have to go to girls dept which is even harder with hips and not wanting childlike clothing.)

I'm a 1-2 but never was a 0 or 00 but my dd was and like you said, it was difficult before 00 came along since she had the same problem as you did with clothing. And, not too many adults really want to shop in the girls department for clothing (although I do like to pick up my gym clothing in that section since I look for same as womens but it is much less expensive

 

[js]

The one big difference between a boys size 6 shoe and a mens size 6 shoe is the width, boys shoes tend to be narrower.



Also, re: vanity sizing and 00 size.

The clothing is still the same size, just the numbers have changed. What used to be a size 8 in the late 50's is now a 0 or 00.

This Washington Post article has some good graphs showing the changes in numbering while this Time.com article has some real-life comparisons using some famous women as examples. Twiggy was a 1967 size 8 but today would be a 00.

Wow, this is interesting to me. I'm 5'6" and fluctuate between 114-118 depending on time of year, and I would never think I was an 8. I, too, think the vanity sizes are so stupid. It's not like the change in the size makes us look any different in the mirror LOL