Decoding Vanity Sizing: Is a 32 Waist Actually 32?
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Research indicates that a size 8 dress today could be the equivalent of a size 12 from the 1980s, a trend known as vanity sizing. So, when you ask, **is a 32 waist actually 32?**, the answer is often no, due to inconsistent manufacturing standards and psychological marketing tactics.