H&M sizing query

[Jemster]

I want to order some bits online from H&M sale. My top half to waist is just about a 12 but due tummy area down is more 12 -14.
H&M sizing is 10-12 or 14-16. Does anyone know how the sizing comes up, I'm not sure what to go for? Haven't really got the cash flow to order everything I want in 2 sizes to try both.

I always found their stuff to be on the small size, especially trousers/jeans.

side not size

Tiny - they have tiny sizes...either that or I put in about 4 stones while walking there from other shops, lol

I'm a size 12-14 (more 14) in jeans/trousers and I go straight for the 16s in H&M.
It's strange though, as I'm ok in a 12 dress in there. I think they just guess at the sizes to be honest

Sizes are tiny and delivery unreliable and can take ages.

You don't pay when you order from H&M, you pay 28 days later. So order both to try them on.

But fwiw I find their sizes all over the place - trousers and jeans are small, tops and dresses tend to be big.

I'm a 14 and always order a 16 or the 16-18 in H&M but sizes vary from item to item.

I'm a 14 and always order a 16 or the 16-18 in H&M but sizes vary from item to item.

Trtouser sizes are tiny. Only place I don't fir into a 12.

I have trousers from there ranging from a 10 to 14 and I've not put on weight

Also have a jacket which is an 18!!

I'm usually a 10-12 so hoping it was labelled wrong

Best way is to try on in shop

I find their online returns horrendous.

I have never had a problem with delivery or returns.
I am a 6 in places like M&S, Next, DP, Boden... I am a 6/8 in Topshop. H&M comes up smaller but as others said it can differ from garment to garment. I recently ordered a cardigan in a 6-8 which fits but is a snug fit, a cotton top in an 8 which is quite loose and some above the knee denim shorts that I needed in a 27 waist as opposed to my usual 25 or 26. Therefore often wise to order 2 sizes to avoid disappointment.

Im a 12 and I always go for a 16 in h&m.
14s fit but don't allow for the inevitable huge shrinkage after washing.

I'm usually a size 10 but had to get a size 6 jumper from H&M. I also tried on a few shirts and ended up getting a size 14. As others have said, their sizing is all over the place!

Tailored tops and dresses in particular can come up small (ie flat-chested) and trousers are about one size smaller than other shops.

Agree, the sizing is all over the place, last week I bought a size 12 jacket, a size 14 cardigan and a size 16 denim shirt. I normally wear a 10 or a 12.

Im about to order a blazer im usually a 10 in jackets elsewhere dont know weather to order a 10 or a 12 cant get to a store sadly

Definitely go up a size rather the down. Their sizing is always extremely variable but in recent months has become very meanly cut. I'm a small 12, usually but their size 14 but have struggled to get into 16 lately!!

It's really variable but I'd say most of their stuff is tiny, so size up. Apart from those lovely slouchy t-shirts recommended on here a while ago - they are gigantic.