AIBU to hate the way clothing sizes are suggested?

It makes a huge difference. I'm 5'10" if the model is 5'1" clearly it won't fit me as it'll be too short in the arms, legs and torso

As Scensitive has said, you can check the size chart on the website to see the equivalent.

I mean, you're on your own with this. The vast majority of people find it useful, so you do you - just ignore all of the extra information and order whatever size you assume is going to fit you. People who do appreciate the info can take it on board.

If course height makes a difference on how things fit. You don't really think someone who's 5ft and a size 8 looks the same as someone who's size 8 & 6ft 2? The proportions are completely different.
Look at the pictures in Uniqlo for example, they show different body types and heights to give a true representation of how clothes will fit.

The brand's sizing guide will tell you what dress size XS/S/M/whatever is equivalent to.

I don't understand how OP is not grasping that the info here is:

This is a woman. You can see her build. She is wearing a 10 so if you are similar build but your boobs are bigger you need a 12.

This woman is also 5ft9 and the dress is knee length on her so if you are 5ft1 it'll be mid calf.

Knowing the height really helps. It's about proportion.

The more information the better when they use tall thin models. I find review photos actually the most helpful even when they’re a completely body type - you can see how it hangs on real people with a bust, hips and in normal light.

I'm less than 5ft which I accept is really short. M and S "short" jeans are about 5" too long for me.
One of the models for New look petite range is 5ft 5" (which imo isn't petite!)

It helps you work out where the skirt or trousers might reach on your own legs. Then the size I guess is so you can gauge whether you will look similar or smaller , larger than the model. It's really useful because at 5"8' I can struggle with skirt lengths.

It helps if there are a few models in different sizes and heights and there is one who is a similar size and height. And age. It doesn't particularly help me when there is one model only who is about 19 years old, wearing a size 6 and is 5'10".

A couple of seasons ago, Seasalt showed some of their dresses on two different sized models - it was really interesting to see how the same style sat on what looked like a 8/10 and a 16/18 ( they didn’t specify the sizes and didn’t draw attention to the feature ) They seem to have dropped it now, though.

@BeanAround Yes! I have the opposite problem with bras as a super shortie! Underband down to my waist if i'm not careful what style I buy and shoulder straps often don't shorten enough and hang off me.

Knew op would be a "average height " where all garments pretty much fit lengthwise/sleeve length/waist in right place/v necks not nearly down to her waist....
No idea that for short/tall people it is far from straightforward to get clothes that fit...
The height of the model is very important to me- it helps me see (for instance) if a jumper is a cropped length on a 5ft 7 model and therefore will probably be waist length on me. Or if a jumper is longline on the model, in which case it will swamp me and be more like a dress.
Or if a too has a deep v neck on said model- in which case it will be indecent on me.... etc, etc.
Height of model is vital info.

It’s super useful to me, especially when buying trousers, jeans, etc because I’m short arse

It’s helpful to know the models height to judge the length and shape the item would have on me.

It is the single most helpful element of most shopping websites imo.

I’m tall and find bras and bikinis one of the hardest things to buy as the distance from my shoulder to under-boob is longer than most people’s. Even fully loosening adjustable shoulder-straps isn’t always enough.

I can live with sleeves being a bit short or the waist of a dress sitting in slightly the wrong place but the band of a bra or bikini has to sit under your boobs!

I am with you. I'm just under 5ft 9 by a few mill so I'm tall. I'm also v large of chest to the issue where I have to buy bigger sizes and they gape above and below my chest.

The size of my chest also has a lifting size on my tops so I struggle buying tops I don't see in real life because I don't know if they're long enough. Occasionally I see something on vinted and send them a question and 90 percent of answers are "it's not quite hip length."

Thsts great for you, mate. But I'm tall with a petite length Inside leg and a very long body with a large chest. Your not quite hip length to me is belly button level most probably. I end up having to wear short dresses as tops as often it's the only thing with enough length not to flash everyone. 80 percent of the time I can't buy sets of pyjamas because the top ends up like a boob tube on me. I hate how short tops are. No one likes a 27 inch length top! Personally I need roughly 34 inches for comfort

@Whiskeywithwater

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These women weigh the same but look very different because height does matter...

If you're tall you are probably wearing a larger size but are still looking slim, whereas if you're short you're more likely to wear a much smaller size to look as slim.

Exactly but people seem to struggle with this
concept.

But you’re still missing the point - it’s not about different sizes of the same garment being different lengths, it’s about being able to judge how long the garment you are considering buying will look on you versus the model. I find it annoying when they don’t list the model’s height and usual clothing size, and the size they are pictured in.

But even if you don’t find that info useful hating it being there seems a bit strong - it’s just factual details about the model, it’s not making any sort of statement or suggestion about you at all.

As someone who is 5ft 10 it really helps!

• ‘Jane’ is 5’7” and is wearing an XS/S etc what the fuck has her height got to do with her dress size? *

Because a 5ft size 10 woman looks very different to a 6ft one...