Yes, sizes are getting bigger but . . . coming from the fat end of sizing I'm down to a size 12 for the first time in my adult life. I know deep down, it's a "vanity" size, but I don't care! I no longer have to shop in the plus size department for those ugly floppy clothes that I hated. I've got another 10 to 20 pounds to go. Maybe I can make it down to a size 8. That would be truly amazing. So, I'll buy into being vane, I've earn it! bikerHen