A woman’s viral photo series serves as a powerful reminder that our self-worth is not tied to clothing sizes.
We’ve all experienced the frustration of clothing sizes that seem entirely arbitrary. One moment you’re squeezing into a size six skinny jean from a trendy store, and the next, you can’t even pull a size twelve from a different brand past your thighs. It’s maddening! Despite knowing better, we often find ourselves cursing in the dressing room because of these ludicrous size discrepancies.
Enter Sarah Johnson, who recently went viral for sharing side-by-side photos that highlight just how ridiculous clothing sizes can be—even within the same brand.
After shedding over 70 pounds, Sarah decided it was time to refresh her wardrobe. She visited her local Express during a “buy one, get one for $20” sale, picking up two pairs of low-rise legging jeans in the same size and cut—one black and one dark blue. However, the reality was far from straightforward.
In her Instagram post, Sarah shared images of the two pairs of jeans and explained, “Both are size 10 short from Express in their low-rise leggings. Same store, same cut, same size. Yet one was a tad too big, while the other wouldn’t even go over my thighs!”
Her post quickly gained traction, serving as a much-needed reminder that clothing sizes are often nonsensical. “If you ever find yourself in a fitting room on the verge of tears because something doesn’t fit (we’ve all been there), just remember this photo,” she advises.
Raise your hand if you’ve ever fought back tears while searching for that perfect pair of jeans—I know I have! “Sizing is ridiculous,” Sarah points out. “No one will notice if you have to go up or down a size due to the cut, style, or the store’s inconsistent sizing practices. Your value transcends fitting into the smallest size.”
Speaking with Today, Sarah emphasized that it’s the sizing that needs to change, not our bodies. “We shouldn’t let arbitrary numbers define us,” she asserted. “I believe it’s essential to find our worth beyond numbers—whether they’re calories, social media followers, income, weight, or clothing sizes—and I wanted to spread that message.”
In short, Sarah concludes: “Our self-worth should never be dictated by a number on a scale or in our clothes.”
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In summary, Sarah Johnson’s photo comparison reveals the absurdity of clothing sizes and challenges us to detach our self-worth from these arbitrary numbers. It’s a call for self-acceptance and a reminder that our value lies far beyond the tags on our clothes.