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However, our tester (size 32D) sized up, which resulted in less compression and support for high-impact activities.
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Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
My usual 2x was perfect, so don’t worry about sizing up.
—Sarah Chiwaya, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
Kabul was the disaster that set off a string of geopolitical setbacks for America and the West, with Putin and the ayatollah sizing up this White House — and liking their odds.
—The Editors, National Review, 10 Sep. 2024
To note: the brand recommends sizing up half a size for optimal fit.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024
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Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
My usual 2x was perfect, so don’t worry about sizing up.
—Sarah Chiwaya, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
Kabul was the disaster that set off a string of geopolitical setbacks for America and the West, with Putin and the ayatollah sizing up this White House — and liking their odds.
—The Editors, National Review, 10 Sep. 2024
To note: the brand recommends sizing up half a size for optimal fit.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Size up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size%20up. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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