Although I am a guy, I have always had the same problem.
I am a "tweener"
Too small a waist to shop at the "Big & Tall" places and too tall to shop off the rack at most stores clothing departments.
So when I do find something I like..... I buy 3-6 of whatever it is and stash some away to wear later when I wear-out the first ones. Good thing my weight has not varied in the past 25 years.
FWIW: I will say that when I lived overseas (Asia) I had everything made (at a tailors), I miss those days....and those clothes (always a perfect fit). I can't begin to imagine what tailor-made clothes would cost here in the US.
