WOMEN |
US |
5 |
5 1/2 |
6 |
6 1/2 |
7 |
7 1/2 |
8 |
8 1/2 |
9 |
9 1/2 |
10 |
10 1/2 |
11 |
|
EUROPE |
35 |
35 1/2 |
36 |
37 |
37 1/2 |
38 |
38 1/2 |
39 |
40 |
41 |
42 |
43 |
43 1/2 |
|
AUSTRALIA |
3 1/2 |
4 |
4 1/2 |
5 |
5 1/2 |
6 |
6 1/2 |
7 |
7 1/2 |
8 |
8 1/2 |
9 |
9 1/2 |
|
U.K. |
2 1/2 |
3 |
3 1/2 |
4 |
4 1/2 |
5 |
5 1/2 |
6 |
6 1/2 |
7 |
7 1/2 |
8 |
8 1/2 |
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|
MEN |
US |
7 |
7 1/2 |
8 |
8 1/2 |
9 |
9 1/2 |
10 |
10 1/2 |
11 |
11 1/2 |
12 |
12 1/2 |
13 |
|
EUROPE |
39 |
40 |
41 |
42 |
43 |
43 1/2 |
44 |
44 |
44 1/2 |
45 |
45 1/2 |
46 |
46 1/2 |
|
AUSTRALIA |
6 1/2 |
7 |
7 1/2 |
8 |
8 1/2 |
9 |
9 1/2 |
10 |
10 1/2 |
11 |
11 1/2 |
12 |
12 1/2 |
|
U.K. |
6 1/2 |
7 |
7 1/2 |
8 |
8 1/2 |
9 |
9 1/2 |
10 |
10 1/2 |
11 |
11 1/2 |
12 |
12 1/2 |
How to measure
The only tool you will need is a flexible tape measure. When comparing measurements, keep in mind that fabric can vary from item to item. A precise measurement is difficult to guarantee, so you should allow about a 1/2" difference between the listed measurements and the actual garment.
Before measuring, lay the garment on a flat hard surface like a table or clean floor. Be sure you smooth the garment flat, especially the underside, to remove any wrinkles.
- Bust: This measurement should be taken directly under the armpits and doubled.
- Waist: For pants and skirts, measure across the very top, then double that measurement. For shirts and dresses, measure 6-8" inches below the armpit, then double that measurement.
- Hips: For pants and skirts, measure 8-9" down from the waist, then double that measurement. For shirts and dresses, measure 14-16" below the armpit, then double that measurement.
Sizes vary depending on manufacturer, design and style. The size chart provides general guidelines.