What is your clothing size? How to take measurements correctly and determine clothing size

When buying clothes in large stores, sometimes you wonder how you can determine your size. Only an experienced clothing seller can immediately select the right size option. It’s also difficult when buying clothes abroad, in stocks or online stores with deliveries from other countries. Different countries may have their own designations on clothing. Conformity tables for women's and children's clothing are in most cases posted on websites or on the walls of stock stores. From these you can determine the size you need.

How to find out your women's clothing size?

Domestic designations for women's clothing are based on such an indicator as half-chest circumference. This system has been adopted in Russia and the CIS countries. That is, if according to measurements the chest circumference is 92 cm, then the corresponding clothing size will be 46. On the tags of Russian-made clothing, it is customary to indicate three parameters. The first is height, the second is chest volume, the third is hip volume. It is worth remembering that if the height is indicated as 165 cm, then this clothing may suit a woman whose height is in the range of 162-168 cm.

Sometimes when choosing outerwear (blouses, jackets, jackets) there is a need for other measurements. The same is necessary when choosing dresses. It is necessary to take into account the size of the waist and hips, as they may not correspond to the size of the chest. Those with a non-standard figure find it difficult to find ready-made clothes in stores, so they often have to use the services of tailors. The same goes for women with All clothes for them require modification.

Determining the size according to the table

To quickly calculate the required size, a table of women's clothing sizes was invented. How to determine your size using it? The table contains measurements that correspond to a specific size. There are only eight of them:

chest girth;
hip girth;
waist circumference;
hip height;
shoulder width;
wrist circumference;
arm length to wrist;
neck girth.

The standard height is 164-168 cm. For those with taller height, the sizes from this table are also suitable. Clothing manufacturers often make models that are designed for tall girls. This usually applies to trousers, since it is in this type of clothing that height matters. In this case, the height is indicated on the tag.

Bust

To obtain a reliable measurement result, measurements should be carried out in light clothing, with the help of a second person.

You should assume a natural posture and the person taking the measurement should place the tape tightly around your chest at the prominent points. When obtaining an intermediate result, the size should be chosen in the direction of increasing. That is, if after measuring it turns out that it is 94 cm, then you need to choose the size 48.

When taking measurements, you need to use a tape of good quality and not stretched, otherwise the results will be distorted. If clothes are ordered from an online store without trying them on, the selected model may not be suitable.

Hip girth

How to find out your women's clothing size if you know your hip size? By hip circumference you can determine the size of jeans, trousers, skirts, breeches, as well as the overall size. The label of clothing from domestic manufacturers usually indicates three parameters, the last of which is hip circumference. To correctly measure the volume of your hips, you need to lay a measuring tape around your hips along the most protruding points of your buttocks.

The parameters obtained as a result of measurements help answer the question of how to find out your clothing size. The size chart shows what standard clothing size the measured hip circumference corresponds to. For example, in a trouser suit of size forty-two, the trousers are suitable for a woman with a hip size of 90 cm.

By hip circumference you can also determine which fat group a woman belongs to. To do this, the growth rate is subtracted from the parameter obtained as a result of measurements. In total there are 4 complete groups. The first group includes women with a difference between hip and chest girth of -4 cm. A difference of -8 cm indicates the second group, -12 indicates the third and -16 indicates the fourth complete group.

Waist circumference

How to determine the size of women's clothing by waist circumference? It is necessary to measure your waist circumference strictly along the waist line.

This option is often used to select a high-waisted dress, trousers or skirt. Correctly selected waist size ensures comfortable wearing and emphasizes the figure. Therefore, it must include a table of sizes for women’s clothing. How to determine your size if your waist size is 74 cm? According to the table, this figure corresponds to clothing size 46.

Jeans typically come in sizes 24-44, which is the waist measurement in inches. For example, jeans size 29 is intended for women with a waist size of 70 cm.

Hips height

How to find out your women's clothing size based on hip height? This parameter is necessary when choosing trousers or jeans. Each clothing size has its own hip height. For example, clothes of size 42 are designed for hips with a height of 20 cm. This parameter is not as common as hip circumference, but it is important when choosing products with a low waist, which can simply sit unattractively with high hips. This applies to shorts, trousers, jeans and in some cases skirts.

To measure your hip height, you need to apply the tape from the top of your hips and take the measurement to a point on your hips that corresponds to the bottom line of your buttocks. This distance will be the height of the hips.

Shoulder width

Shoulder width is taken into account when choosing jackets, blouses, blazers and other clothing for the upper body. This parameter does not matter when choosing T-shirts and clothes with narrow straps. How to find out your women's clothing size by shoulder width?

Shoulder width is measured from the neck to the end of the shoulder joint. For clothing size 48, the shoulder width is 12.8 cm. In the next size, the width will increase by 0.2 cm. This parameter cannot indicate the size of the clothing, since with a chest volume of 92 cm, the shoulders can be only 12 cm wide For non-standard figures it is often necessary to alter clothes. It is considered normal when the width of the hips coincides with the width of the shoulders.

Wrist circumference

Wrist circumference is also included in clothing size charts. It is necessary when choosing long-sleeved shirts, jackets, jackets with narrow cuffs, and so on. When purchasing through online stores, many people ignore this parameter because they consider it unimportant. However, those with wide wrists often find their chosen clothing does not fit well.

Wrist circumference is measured by the protruding parts of the arm in front of the hand. This option is often used when choosing bracelets. The forty-second clothing size has sleeves with a wrist circumference of 15.5 cm. For the next size, this figure increases by 0.5 cm.

Arm length to wrist

Like wrist circumference, this indicator is used when choosing shirts and other long-sleeved clothing. It is included in clothing size tables so that all standard size clothing has the same parameters. On the one hand, this is good, since a person purchasing a jacket of his size without trying it on can know for sure that the length of the sleeves will suit him. On the other hand, those with long arms find it difficult to find suitable clothing. The length of the arm is measured from the shoulder joint to the wrist and for size forty it corresponds to 58.5 cm. With each subsequent size, the length of the arm increases by half a centimeter.

Neck circumference

When choosing clothes with a high collar, a necessary parameter is the neck circumference. When you know such parameters as neck girth, it is easy to choose a well-fitting shirt model that fastens with the top button.

Compliance with all measurement rules will help you get a reliable result and choose clothes with a comfortable neckline.

The measuring tape must be wrapped around the neck so that it fits snugly against the skin. The tape should be just above the junction of the shoulders and neck. How to determine the size of women's clothing by neck circumference? The result obtained after correct measurement will correspond to a certain size. Intermediate figures must be rounded up. For example, a size 42 shirt has a collar with a volume of 35.5 cm. In fact, the volume of the shirt collar should be slightly larger than the circumference of the neck, which will ensure comfortable wearing.

Size chart for women's clothing in different countries

When buying clothes abroad or in stock stores, sometimes there is a problem with determining the appropriate size. Many countries have their own unique size chart, but you can find a match with domestic sizes. In European countries, women's clothing sizes range from 32 to 64. The exception is Italy, where the size chart starts with size 36 and ends with size 68. Italian clothing may also have tags with Roman numerals. Sizes in England also differ from European ones and are presented in two versions: from 4 to 36 and from 30 to 62.

Many clothing manufacturers, in addition to the size accepted in their country, also indicate the international size. The grid of international sizes is presented in the form of large Latin letters, which are recognizable in any country in the world. The smallest international size, which corresponds to 38th in the domestic system, is designated XXS, followed by XS, then simply S, L, M. All sizes after M, that is, 44th, are designated by the letter L with the required number of X (up to four ) in front of her. The largest international size in the table is designated as 5XL. These marks can often be found on T-shirts, shorts, knitwear and underwear, except bras. By adopting such a sizing system, the supplier will not have to select the appropriate size for customers around the world.

The American size chart starts from zero, which corresponds to the domestic size 38. The next one after zero will be the second size and so on. Almost all dimensional grids have a step of two units.

Imports from Japan can also be found on the domestic market, so it would be useful to know the Japanese sizes of women's clothing. How to find out your clothing size? The size correspondence table will help determine it, from which it can be seen that the smallest, 3rd size of women's clothing corresponds to 38th domestic. The step in the Japanese grid is also two units, that is, the next size is 5th

Found something you really liked in an online store? What needs to be observed so that new clothes make us happy and not upset? The first secret: you need to know how to determine the clothing size for a woman with a full figure. And second: correctly determine your clothing style depending on your body type.

The correct choice of clothes in size is the first secret of an impeccable female image. Today’s post will be dedicated to him. It determines how good the chosen dress, blouse or skirt will look on full girls. We have already begun to discuss the nuances of the second secret in articles on choosing dresses and skirts for hourglass and pear shapes; we will soon continue and discover all the “intricacies” of choosing Plus size clothes for an inverted triangle and apple shape.

How to determine your women's clothing size

Most women, as managers of women's clothing stores say, do not know their correct size, and if we are talking about overweight ladies, then they tend to incorrectly assess the parameters of their figure. As a result, they buy things larger or smaller. The first ones look baggy, and the second ones don’t “fit” at all or fit with creases and folds. Some girls tend to confuse European and Russian sizes, and when they are offered Russian 54, they convince the seller that they wear 48. But in fact, this thing is the same size, only with different markings.

There are a number of other points that mislead customers. There is no need to try to determine your size by an item that you bought a long time ago and it “grew” with you from wash to wash. One of my friends with a chest circumference of 108 cm showed me a T-shirt she bought a couple of years ago and convinced me that she wears “M”, corresponding to size 48, not 54.

As a result, when we came to the store, she was convinced that I was right and that you shouldn’t determine your sizes by elongated old clothes. Even if a T-shirt is made of very high-quality knitwear and looks quite presentable, this does not mean that it did not stretch evenly in all directions during wear and washing. Conclusion: if you do not know how to determine the size of a dress or skirt that matches the parameters of your figure, then study this issue thoroughly or trust the experience of store consultants.

Size grids: types and features

Women's outfits from different manufacturers have their own markings and sizes. In order not to get confused in the alphabetic and digital characteristics, you need to figure this out once and for all. It is best to know exactly the measurements of your figure. To do this, take a measuring tape and measure yourself. Help from a friend will help you get more accurate parameters.

What will we measure? Bust, waist and hip circumference. Before taking measurements, you need to take off everything unnecessary and stay in your underwear. Make sure that the centimeter does not sag, but does not tighten the body. It is enough that the tape just fits tightly to the body, and measurements are taken from the desired areas of the body. All measurements (except for height, of course) are carried out in the horizontal plane.

We measure the volume of the chest. In professional slang, chest circumference has 3 meanings. Two will be enough for us: chest girth I and chest girth II. To obtain Og I, pass the tape through the armpits and the most convex point of the shoulder blades. Chest circumference II is obtained by measuring the chest at the convex points with the bra on.

The hip circumference is measured along the largest part of the buttocks, and the waist is measured along the narrow part, usually through the navel. Girls with a high waistline measure above the navel. To determine the length of the trousers, a measuring tape is placed from the waist to the estimated edge of the trouser leg. The measurement from the groin to the protruding bone on the foot on the inside of the leg may also be useful. It will help determine the length of the trousers.

A woman's height is measured from the top of her head to her heels. To do this, you can stand against a flat wall and mark the highest point of the top of your head. When buying things with sleeves, you will also need the sleeve size. It is determined by measuring the distance from the shoulder to the desired point on the arm: wrist, elbow, middle of the forearm, and so on. We place the beginning of the measuring tape at the end point of the shoulder.

How to determine dress size: table to help

Size charts from any manufacturer are compiled taking into account the parameters of a standard figure. Sometimes the chest circumference data obtained does not correspond to the hip circumference of the same size. This means that you have a non-standard figure. There is no need to despair, most women have a non-standard figure. Manufacturers take this fact into account and often add 2-3 cm to the bottom. If the difference between the sizes of the chest and hips is more than 2 cm, then the best solution is to buy separate clothes for the bottom and top.

Recently we were determining what size dress one of my friends should buy. Her chest circumference was 104 cm, which meant size 52, while her hip circumference was 116, which corresponded to 56. The difference was 4 sizes. As a result, after trying on several dresses and suits, we came to the conclusion: if you focus on bust size, you can purchase loose-fitting dresses of Russian size 52; dresses and skirt suits with a year skirt or an a-line skirt are also suitable. You cannot choose sheath dresses, suits with pencil skirts and trouser suits based on the top. Blouses and jackets had to be purchased separately from trousers in accordance with the size data.

Below is a table of not just Russian sizes for women's clothing, but large sizes for Plus size women, indicating all body parameters. Save it for yourself so you don’t lose it!

Table of Russian sizes of women's clothing

You now know how to determine the size of a dress; the table of standards will be useful to you more than once. Together with her, you will choose the right outfit that will give you individuality and sex appeal.

Another criterion that helps a woman choose the right dress that will look great on a certain figure is the length of the product. Fashion designers count on a certain height for each product; only in this case will it fit well on the figure and become an adornment for the lady. There are 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 heights. These parameters are tied to Russian size markings.

Table for determining height for women based on Russian sizes

The Russian size table is focused on women's clothing from domestic manufacturers. Keep in mind that this is the standard. But, some Russian manufacturers can use their own mesh. For example, the domestic fashion clothing manufacturer Monza adheres to the following grid in its work:

Size chart of fashion clothing manufacturer "Monza"

When purchasing items from the Mono-Style online store from the manufacturer Monza, we always rely on this table, and we never have a question about how to determine the dress size. All sizes correspond, there are no mistakes with the size of clothes. When purchasing items from other brands, do not forget to check the sizing.

For those who prefer to buy foreign-made items, it is necessary to know their markings and be able to convert them to our size. European manufacturers use a single label, it is called “European”. To get this size in the European way, you need to subtract 6 from the Russian one. For example, our 52 will be equal to 46 European, and 58 Russian size will be equal to 52 European.

If you want to be completely sure that the purchased item from a foreign manufacturer will suit you, consult additionally in the store. Find out how tall the model representing the dress or blouse in the window is, what parameters are indicated on the product label, and also what table the manufacturer uses. Often, clothing manufacturers from France, England or other Western countries use their own markings that differ from the generally accepted ones.

International and US sizes of women's clothing

Many ladies often ask the question of how to determine the size of a dress using international markings. And indeed, in addition to the usual numbers, X, L, M and S are often used to indicate size. We are familiar with this marking from the following values: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, XXXXL and so on. Take a look at the table and you will find out which Russian sizes they correspond to.

Correspondence table for Russian, European, American and international sizes of women's clothing

How to determine your Plus Size women's clothing size? The question is not easy, but you should know the main thing: the key to determining your clothing size is the half-bust circumference. According to the standard, it is accepted that POG (half chest girth) corresponds to the domestic size adopted in Russia. The help of a second person will definitely help you take this measurement. Make sure that the measuring tape is parallel to the floor and passes through the protruding points of the chest and back.

Happy shopping to you!

Have you noticed that men and women have different approaches to choosing clothes? Men really don’t like to go shopping, while for a woman every such trip is an important event that can cheer up.

It is not for nothing that psychologists talk about a new form of addiction: life is not pleasant for shopaholics if they fail to at least from time to time immerse themselves in the world of fashion in search of stylish clothes. Therefore, it is very important to know how to determine a woman’s clothing size.

However, for those women who do not suffer from this addiction, purchasing new clothes is also very important. Many companies have a certain dress code, but even in a strict business suit a woman can look very feminine and stylish, if, of course, it suits her and fits well.

The popular phrase “The main thing is that the suit fits” is completely true. Even the most chic suit or dress from a fashion designer will not decorate a woman if it is not the right size, if the darts or pockets are not in place, or if the suit/dress is too tight or, conversely, hangs on the figure, making it baggy.

The first condition for a “suit to fit” is to choose the right size, and to find out your size, you need to take the measurements correctly.

This is especially true in connection with the expansion of Internet commerce. When purchasing from online stores, carefully read the labeling tables provided by the manufacturer, since sometimes the parameters indicated in them may differ slightly from the generally accepted ones.

Calculator for determining the size of women's clothing and underwear

Chest (cm). The measuring tape should run horizontally (that is, parallel to the floor) along the shoulder blades, armpits and along the most protruding points of the chest

Hip circumference (cm). The measuring tape passes along the most convex points of the buttocks, and in front it is slightly raised on the stomach.

How to correctly determine your clothing size and take measurements

To determine your size, take measurements from your chest, waist and hips. To do this you will need a measuring tape and an assistant.

After stripping down to your underwear, stand up straight and try not to slouch. All measurements are made by an “assistant”.

. The measuring tape should run horizontally (that is, parallel to the floor) along the shoulder blades, armpits and along the most protruding points of the chest. The result should be divided in half. The final figure (half chest circumference) means your size according to the Russian system. If the number is odd, you need to round it to an even number (for example, there is no clothing size 45 - there are 44 or 46; but it is better to choose size 46 so that the clothes do not fit too tightly on your figure).

Waist circumference . The measuring tape should run along the narrowest part of the body, and not where the waistband of the skirt or trousers is located, which is often low. When measuring, do not try to pull in your stomach, otherwise the clothes will not fit.
Hip girth . Here the nature of the measurement changes somewhat: the measuring tape passes along the most convex points of the buttocks, and in front it is slightly raised on the stomach. This is especially important when measuring obese women. The resulting figure is also divided in half to get an even value.
The length of the sleeve . This measurement is especially important when purchasing outerwear, especially winter clothing, when it can be difficult to shorten sleeves that are too long. The arm should be slightly bent at the elbow. The measurement is taken from the joint of the arm with the shoulder; a measuring tape runs along the back of the arm, through the elbow, to the wrist bone.

Not everyone’s measurements correspond to the classic “90-60-90”. Women's body types vary, and one of the determining parameters is fullness.

Depending on the difference between the circumference of the hips and chest (the full volume is taken, not half), four standard groups are distinguished:

1st – the difference is 4 cm;
2nd – 8 cm;
3rd – 12 cm;
4th – 16 cm.

For representatives of the 3rd and 4th groups, it is better to purchase suits “unpaired”, that is, the lower part should be larger than the upper, only in this case they will visually look good on the figure.

You should also measure your height so that all the details of the new clothes are in the right places, especially the waist - in its proper place.

Size ranges of Russian and foreign manufacturers

Naturally, it is impossible to determine the size of a woman’s clothing only by weight and height, which is why the above measurements are required.

If you were ordering new clothes from a tailor, there would be much more measurements, but for purchasing clothes in stores and online, this is usually enough.

But here another problem arises: Russian and foreign manufacturers have different size ranges. The correspondence table and calculator found in this article will help you determine the size and understand them.

The general rules are:

to determine the size of clothes for women made according to European standards (except for England), we subtract 6 from our Russian size (for example, our 48th will correspond to “their” 42nd);
to determine the size of clothes for women made according to American standards, we subtract from our Russian size 34 (then our 50th will correspond to the American 16th); By the way, English sizes are completely identical to American ones;
when ordering on Aliexpress or in other Asian online stores, pay attention to height: the description of the clothing should indicate that its size meets international standards, including height; After all, the height of Asians is much shorter than ours, and therefore the clothes may not fit.

In addition to numerical sizes, most charts typically spell out international sizes, ranging from XS for a petite 40 (ours) to 3XL (XXXL) for plus-size ladies (our 58). Sometimes you can also find the designation plus-size.

However, this is not the limit, and realistic manufacturers offer clothes for even more luxurious ladies; however, to designate this entire long size interval (from 60 to 70 and beyond), the standard 4XL (XXXXL) is used.

As for height, for short women (150-160 cm), American manufacturers label their products with the word petite, and for tall women (171-180 cm) - tall.

Here you should be guided only by the size of your breasts, and it should be taken into account that it gradually increases. However, today the market offers a lot of clothing specifically for a pregnant woman, taking into account the characteristics of this important period of her life.

We carefully study the labels

So, we have figured out in general terms how to determine the clothing size for a woman, now all that remains is to understand the labels.

Usually the marking consists of three numbers, and the first is height. If you do not want additional costs for altering the purchased clothes, then do not be lazy to measure not only the chest-waist-hips, but also the length of the sleeves and the length of the trousers (taking into account whether you will wear them with a heel and how high the heel is).

When buying women's clothing in a traditional or online store, it is important to know exactly the parameters of your body. There are different size charts, and not every company provides information on them. Be aware that in individual tables the values may differ by several units, so it is important to make correct calculations in advance.

How to correctly determine your clothing size

Most domestic clothing manufacturers use the values adopted by GOST back in Soviet times. When choosing a product in an online store, look at the indicated labeling and determine how well it corresponds to your parameters: it is important that the items do not hinder movement and are comfortable to wear.

To find out your body parameters, measure your hips, waist, chest: bust circumference is needed when purchasing shirts, blazers, jackets, T-shirts, tops; waist circumference, hips - when purchasing tights, leggings, jeans, trousers, shorts. Accurate measurements and calculations are carried out in underwear or thin items. Use the following recommendations:

Chest - girth is the distance from one armhole to the other at bust level. When taking measurements, apply the tailor's tape to the following points: to the most protruding places of the breasts (nipples), under the muscle cavity. At the back, the tape runs along the back, without sagging. When moving the centimeter up or down the bra cups, the value should not increase: for correct calculation, it is better to reduce the size a little. When determining the size, stand straight, do not slouch, or straighten your shoulders too much.
Waist - girth is determined by the belt line. When measuring, do not pull in or open your stomach; the body should be in a natural position. Remember that the belt line is not necessarily located at the level of the navel; often the natural curve is located above or below the umbilical area. The main task is to find the smallest parameter.
Hips - a centimeter is applied to the most protruding points of the buttocks. The tape should not sag, but if there is a belly, then the necessary margin is made in front.

“Cumpies” should take measurements in a special way:

With your chest down, lift it up a little.
Find your waist line like this: tie a thin ribbon on your belt and move actively.
When determining your hip circumference, do not pull in your stomach too much.

Russian size chart for women's clothing

The characteristics of skirts, shorts, trousers, dresses, jackets, jackets contain values of chest, hips, waist volumes with an average height of 163–170 cm. Sizes are divided into small, medium and large. The first category includes sizes 38–46, suitable for slender, thin women. The second group includes markings 48–50: for ladies of average build. The third category - 52–58 is characterized by relatively large parameters, therefore suitable for plump, large women.

The common Russian scale includes values from 38 to 56. The girth of the waist, chest, hips is determined depending on the type of women's clothing (waist, shoulder, upper). Before purchasing products or updating your wardrobe, use the general table that applies to any women’s clothing:

Size according to GOST	Waist(cm)	Chest (cm)	Hip circumference (cm)

Tables of clothing sizes for women of different countries

Different countries provide tables with different sizing grids. Find out about their features:

International - remember the decoding of the Latin designations: L - large (48), S - small (44), M - medium (46). The marking on the left may contain the letter X (from English - extra): for example, XXS is equal to Russian size 40, XS - 42, XL - 52, XXL - 54-56, XXXL - 58-60.
European sizes (most European countries - France, Spain, Germany, Sweden) differ from domestic sizes by 6 units. If the Russian value is 46, then subtracting 6, you get the European value - 40.
Italian - differs from domestic by 2 units. If Russian size is 44, then Italian size is 48.
English - is considered the most complex measurement system: the main values are from 4 to 26. It is not easy to calculate the appropriate size yourself, so it is recommended to refer to the size comparison table or to the English size chart with the characteristics of the chest, hips, and waist girth for different sizes.
American - the tables show values from 0 to 22. When selecting things, you need to subtract 38 from your Russian size. So, for example, if you have size 44, then in the American marking it will be 6.
Chinese (with international designations) - almost all Asian clothing manufacturers are equal to these values. Many customers are familiar with the fact that in Eastern countries women's clothes are made in small sizes, so they should be bought 1-2 sizes larger.

Basic size chart

When selecting women's sweaters, blouses, T-shirts, dresses, jackets, measure the volume of the chest, waist, and hips. Check out the basic size chart for adults:

	Bust (cm)	Waist(cm)	Hip circumference (cm)	International size
Low – 150–160



Average – 160–168


Above average – 168–175


High – 175 and above

Outerwear

When buying women's jackets, down jackets, coats, raincoats, especially pay attention to the circumference of the hips. Take measurements while wearing the sweater. If the final parameters indicate 2 adjacent values (for example, 42 and 44), then purchase things with a larger designation. A lower value is suitable for ladies with narrow shoulders. When determining sizes, use the following size table:

	Chest (cm)	Waist(cm)	Hip circumference (cm)	International size
Low – 150–160



Average – 160–168


Above average – 168–175


High – 175 and above

Pants, shorts and skirts

Important parameters when choosing women's trousers, shorts, and skirts are the circumference of the hips and waist. In the table below compare Russian, English, American, international values:

	Waist(cm)	Hip circumference (cm)	International size
Low – 150–160



Average – 160–168


Above average – 168–175


High – 175 and above

Women jeans

This version of women's clothing is selected in a special way. Many manufacturers recommend focusing on a separate size chart:

	Waist(cm)	Hip circumference (cm)	Great Britain	International size
Low – 150–160




Average – 160–168





Above average – 168–175



High – 175 and above

Underwear

It is often very difficult for women to choose a bra or swimsuit without first trying them on. The following size chart will be useful:

Chest circumference (cm), cup						Bust circumference (cm)
						Bust circumference (cm)

Women's panties are selected separately. Before purchasing them, refer to the table below, which includes clothing sizes for women:

Stockings and tights

European, English, American markings of stockings and tights have some peculiarities. When determining the parameters, the following table of clothing sizes for women will be useful:

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Waist(cm)	Hip circumference (cm)	Germany	Belarus	International size

Choosing a wardrobe is an important moment in the life of every modern woman who is used to taking care of herself and always looking impeccable. It is important to figure out how to find out your clothing size, so as not to miss a new item and completely ruin your mood. You can calculate using known parameters, the main thing is to know the simple rules and nuances.

How to find out your clothing size

Before purchasing an item, you must first try it on. However, this is not always possible, especially if you purchase a new item from an online store.Determining clothing sizeoccurs according to the main parameter - for women it is the girth or half-girth of the bust. The measurement is taken along the most protruding part of the chest, but you need to prepare a centimeter in advance (a ruler is not suitable). The resulting measurement should be brought as close as possible to the standard parameters according to the international system. It is important not to forget that the standard tables represent European and Russian measurements.

European sizes

You can see the standard parameters of wardrobe items on the label, but it’s better to measure the real ones yourself. If we touch on the topic of men, Russian and European measurements are no different, but in female figures certain differences in values prevail. If you don’t know them, a lady’s purchase will be erroneous and thoughtless.European clothing sizesWomen have their own characteristics that are not always clear to domestic customers. You can choose the right item using the correspondence table.

In order not to miss the final choice, it is important to follow two basic rules - find out your real measurements, determine which size chart the designer used to create a specific line of wardrobe items. If these are European standards, here is a good example: 38 European corresponds to 44 Russian, and in international terms it received the symbol S.

Russian sizes

If you need to purchase a suit or jacket, it's time to determine the measurements of your own figure.Russian clothing sizesinclude parameters of height, bust circumference, buttocks (hips), which are determined by a centimeter. Before taking measurements, you need to stand correctly - straighten your shoulders, stand barefoot, and measure from head to toe. The resulting figure determines height and is often reflected on the label. The volume of the waist and hips is measured by the protruding areas of these areas of the figure. As a result, the parameters on the tag are indicated something like this: 164-84-92, but it all depends on the manufacturer.

How to determine a woman's clothing size

It’s easier to buy outerwear; you need to find out your chest size in advance. So you can choose a coat, fur coat, jacket. But with the choice of a classic dress, sweater or sweater with a shirt, the situation is much more complicated. If interesting,how to find out women's clothing sizeThat is, you need to know certain rules that are quite realistic to implement in the comfort of your home:

If you take measurements, the first step is to determine the person’s height. Perform the measurement in a standing position barefoot with straightened shoulders.
If this is the top, it is recommended to measure the parameters of the shoulders and chest volume; for the bottom, it is important to know the volume of the hips, height, and acceptable length of the product.
The inter-size difference in the waist is 3 cm on the smaller or larger side, for the hips - no more than 2 cm, according to standard measurement tables.
If you can calculate the real parameters, use them to buy wardrobe items. A smaller measurement adds fullness to the owner, a larger measurement makes the figure inexpressive and obese.
The figure may be non-standard, and the person is very tall. It is required to wear items only in accordance with the prevailing size. In such cases, buy the item you like only after individual fitting.

Women's Clothing Size Chart

You need to choose outerwear only after preliminary measurements. If this is not possible, it is better to measure your figure and then select the appropriate value using the standard table. Finding out your clothing size by parameters is as easy as shelling pears, the main thing is to know whether a European or Russian indicator is required. Detailedclothing size chart for womenis presented below:

waist circumference, cm	hip circumference, cm	Chest circumference, cm	Russian	European	American	International
		75-85
		86-90
		89-93		36-38
		91-95
		94-98		38-40
		96-100

How to determine clothing size for men

It is easier for male representatives to choose clothes, since the measurements obtained are equally consistent with European and Russian standards. The determining parameter is height, which is important to measure correctly in a standing position with straightened legs. If interesting,how to find out a man's clothing size, it is also important to consider an athletic or lean body type. When growing, an interval is indicated, for example, 178-182 cm; it is important to determine the real intermediate value.

Men's clothing size chart

If you order a purchase online, be sure to know the man’s size, which can be determined at home, even without outside help. The correctly obtained numbers must be attributed to the most suitable interval among the table values: less than the upper parameter and more than the lower one are acceptable. Otherwise, the item of clothing will disappoint after delivery, and exchange is possible. That's whyclothing size chart for mendetailed below:

Height, cm	Chest circumference, cm	Waist circumference, cm	Side seam length, cm	Russian
162-166	82-85	70-73	98-100
164-168	84-87	72-75	99-101
166-170	86-89	74-77	100-103
168-173	90-93	78-81	102-104
171-176	94-97	82-85	103-106

How to determine a child's clothing size

You can correctly find out what suit your child will wear at the right time after taking individual measurements. The main measurement is the baby’s height. Use a centimeter, and place the baby straight - stretch out the legs, lower the arms along the body, and fix the neck. It's easier to figure out how to determine your size than to measure your little fidget. The baby needs something to do in order to take measurements correctly. The width of the product is estimated by eye. With a problemhow to determine a child's clothing sizeWell, you can turn to experienced mothers.

Children's clothing size chart

The selection of children's wardrobe items is carried out according to several table values, depending on the manufacturer. These can be European, Russian, American and Chinese standards. The first step is to find out which company manufactured the product and which grid to follow. After receiving this information you will needchildren's clothing size chart, from which it is necessary to determine a suitable measurement using known parameters. Here are the important indicators:

Child's age	Height, cm	Russian metering
0-1 month	50-56
1-3 months	62-68
3-6 months	68-74
6-9 months	74-80
9-12 months	80-86