If you’ve hate-clicked on this blog post, I get it.
It sounds incredibly annoying to hear, “oh my gosh, I’m so tiny that I can’t find clothes that fit me! I need to find stores that carry size 00!”
But, the shopping struggle can be real for those who wear a 00, especially if you’re working within a budget.
Due to vanity sizing, clothes have gotten progressively bigger. In fact, the size 00 was only introduced around 2011.
This wasn’t because women were getting smaller, but because a size 12 (which used to be equivalent to a size 00 in the 50s) had gone from a 25 inch waist to a 33 inch waist.
Of course, size doesn’t matter (at least in terms of women’s clothing), and it varies so much from store to store. Nobody should necessarily “aspire” to be a size 00, but some women are just naturally built a certain way and may have difficulty finding clothes that fit them right (especially if you like your clothes super tight like I do).
I’ve always naturally been within the 00-2 range, but after undergoing a traumatic surgery, going mostly plant-based, and quitting drinking, I started wavering much closer to the 00 side of the spectrum — and I have had more and more trouble finding clothes that fit me correctly.
So, I decided to make a list of stores that carry size 00 for girls like me who just want to stunt in a skin-tight mini skirt that doesn’t look baggy on their baby booty!
8 Stores That Carry Size 00
Keep in mind that most of these stores don’t actually have a size “00” (I feel like that term is almost derogatory these days), but they carry sizes that fit like a 00.
I hope this helps someone!
1. Oh Polly
Live Wire Underwired Vinyl Mini Dress in Red, $50.51
What size to buy if you’re a US 00: 4 or 6
I know I seem to always be singing praises for Oh Polly. They don’t sponsor me or send me free shit (I wish), it’s just because they’ve been one of my favorite retailers this year. Not solely for their kickass PVC sets and bodysuits, but also for their sizing, quality, and price point too (although returning their shit is a bitch since they’re based in the UK).
Like most UK brands, their sizing starts at a 4, which is their smallest size. A UK 4 equates to a US 0/1, and on Oh Polly I actually usually purchase a 6 (which is a US 2), or sometimes an 8 in their PVC items because there’s very little stretch. In their items that are sized from XS-XL, I wear an XS.
Unlike many places I shop lately, Oh Polly is one place where I can actually size up and still get the fit I want!
2. Revolve
What size to buy if you’re a US 00: XXS
I know ordering something in an XXS is kind of cringe-worthy, but it’s been my go-to lately when shopping at Revolve (and TBH, sometimes the items still don’t fit the way I’d like them to).
They offer the majority of their items in XXS-XL, which is good news for me. As far as stores that carry 00 go, they also have many bottoms offered in size 24 (and sometimes even 23).
In terms of clothes I’ve actually purchased from Revolve, it’s been a hit or miss for me. I love most of their styles, but more often than not I find that the quality doesn’t measure up to the price I paid. Thankfully, their returns process is super easy (and free), so I never feel bad about ordering tons of shit and trying my luck.
Unfortunately, Revolve rarely has sales, but if you download the app and order on there, you might be able to snag a discount.
3. Bershka
Wide-leg pants with belt loops, $39.90
What size to buy if you’re a US 00: 00 or 02
Bershka is owned by Inditex (Zara’s parent company), and you can think of it as Zara’s edgier little sister.
Because they skew slightly younger, their sizing is slightly smaller than Zara. While there are no brick and mortar locations in the US, they started selling online in the US last year, and their returns process is super easy. The XS fits me great and the quality for the price point really impressed me!
In terms of stores that carry 00, this is probably one of the best for more casual and/or everyday wear. I’m obsessed with the pants linked above! I got them in the pinstripe colorway (in a 02) but these white are gorgeous for summer too.
4. River Island
Pink Satin Animal Print Mini Dress, $73
What size to buy if you’re a US 00: 2
Another example of stores that carry 00 — sort of. Like Oh Polly, River Island is another UK brand and is similar to Forever 21. Because they run on UK sizing (although if you shop from the US, they’ll show you US sizes), their sizing runs smaller.
Like most UK brands, returning stuff is kind of a pain, so proceed with caution.
5. Missguided
Green Ribbed Colorblock Bodycon Dress, $27
What size to buy if you’re a US 00: 0 or 2
Chances are you might already know about Missguided, but I’m just here to remind you that they cater to those on the smaller side. Again, in terms of stores that carry size 00 — they don’t actually have a size 00, but their size 0 is pretty small and even the 2 works for me sometimes.
6. Amazon
2 Piece Seamless Ribbed High Waist Shorts with Sports Bra, $29.99
What size to buy if you’re a US 00: XS or S
I’m not ashamed to say that I’ve purchased clothing, shoes, and swimsuits on Amazon before. While many of the items simply offer sizes S-L, because many of the clothes are manufactured in Asia, they’re quite different than a US size Small.
Of course, shopping on Amazon can be a hit or a miss, and you should always read the reviews thoroughly. But if you have Prime and aren’t too lazy to return stuff that doesn’t work, it’s worth a try because sometimes you find a great winner like I did with these bike shorts.
7. American Eagle
AE Ne(X)t Level High-Waisted Jegging, $44.96
Full disclosure, I haven’t shopped at AE myself in a while, but one of my friends, Kelly, says she prefers to buy her jeans there because they run a little smaller. After checking out their selection, I can understand why. Not only do they offer denim in size 00 and 0 — they offer both sizes in x-short, short, long, and x-long.
8. Thrifting
Sizes have gotten much larger with time. I’m sure you’ve heard about how Marilyn Monroe wore a size 10+ back in her day, right? That’s because a size 8 dress today is roughly equivalent to a size 16 dress in 1958, according to this great Washington Post piece on vanity sizing.
Regardless, that means that older clothes are smaller — even if the label reads “size 10.”
If you don’t mind doing some digging and rocking a more retro look, thrifting is a great option to find something closer to a 00!
I hope you found this list of stores that carry size 00 helpful! I’m always on the look out for more stores to add to this list (for personal purposes), so comment below if you have other suggestions!
by Beth Pickens, $10
