Hi Everyone,
I understand what you mean about the inconsistency with sizing on the high street. I personally find Monsoon to be the worst offender, nothing is ever the right size, now thats not me being vain, thats the truth from lots of friends of mine saying they feel seriously depressed when they try clothes on in there.
I have also found Dorothy Perkins bad, particularly with trousers. I find Topshop is soul destroying also because their size 12 is more like a size 8. I have found both River Island and certain items in Primark to be more or less correct. I find H&M vary wildly too, some things in a 12 fit like a glove while others are either way to big or way to small, I think you really need to try on lots of different sizes in this shop. Also I find most everything in Debenhams fits me just right. By the way I'm not a super spender or anything but I do like trying on loyts of different clothes when I've a day off to see how far I've gone with the diet, it keeps me motivated...especially Monsoon...grrr