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Hey DC--Not sure if this will help much but I am about your size (I have lost wait recently and I went from a 27 to a 26 in jeans and am a 2 in most pants, maybe 4 in Theory).  I have a JP dress that I *think* is a 2.  3s are huge and would swallow you, and a 1 is too small for my boobs.  So, I'd say your probably in between a 1 and a 2 in James Perse.  I know that's not very helpful, but I think whether you want to go up or down would depend upon the item (dress, shirt, pants) and how fitted you want it to be.  Also, keep in mind that JP is all cotton and will shrink a little, even if you wash it in cold water and avoid putting in the dryer.  For the sweetees dresses, that;s a tough dilemma but I'd personally go with a 4/6, despite being in between sometimes a 2 and sometimes a 4 myself (usually b/c the 2 won't fit my chest). For me, I'd rather it be a little too big and get it taken in than have it be too small.  Also, if it's a flowy summer dress than you might have some leeway.  For what it's worth, AAJ in Arlington has some sweetees tops and I think one sweetees dress if you want to try it on irl.  They also have James Perse dresses.  I'm working there on Sunday--come in and see me!       

I'm wearing a size 2 JP tee in my TS...it fits well but is thin so it's a bit sheer. I have 34Ds and wear a 2/4 and S at BR/GAP, et. al. I wear 27/28 in most jeans.

You sound exactly one size smaller than me. I think that you would want to get size 2s in JP because it shrinks. I would get an S in Sweetees. IMO the XS is for the completely flat-chested girl. I think you're a 2 at Theory...I've always been a 4 in Theory pants and I think you'd have major slouch if you wore size 4.