Any woman always wants to look elegant and stylish. And at any time of the year. And if in summer period While fashionistas generally have no problems choosing clothes, it is quite difficult to purchase outerwear that suits your figure and desired style in the cold season.
Determining your own size
Updating your wardrobe is a sacred thing. Previously, there were difficulties with this - you had to choose a style for a long time, leafing through a bunch of magazines, then look for a professional dressmaker, go to fittings more than once, and so on.
Now everything is much simpler. With the advent of numerous online stores women's clothing, even the most picky lady at any time of the day will be able to choose exactly the option that will satisfy all her requirements.
But, as a rule, it is impossible to try on clothes that are ordered on online resources. Therefore, women often face such problems as the size of the item does not fit, it does not look good - either it is very big, or it is so tight that it is difficult to breathe. In order to avoid this, you need to learn to accurately determine your size, that is, know your own and be able to compare it with the various designer models offered.
So let's begin. First, let's define our parameters. This is a fairly simple procedure that even a child can do on his own. By the way, it will be enough to take measurements only once, provided that you have not gained weight or, on the contrary, have not lost weight. If your body has changed, then the procedure will need to be repeated.
Manufacturers of women's outerwear believe that in order to determine required size things, it’s enough to identify just five components of your body:
- measure height;
- half girth or chest girth - measurements are taken in the part of the chest that protrudes the most;
- semi-circumference or circumference of the hips - it is also necessary to apply a measuring tape in their widest part;
- also measure the waist, only here the sewing centimeter needs to be held slightly above the navel;
- Well, one more very important parameter is the length of the sleeve, which is determined by the measurement from the shoulder to the hand.
It is these simple measurements that can always and everywhere help you choose right size outerwear.
Russian size chart
Clothes produced by Russian brands have their own sizes. They are similar to European ones, but still have some differences.
| Russian size | Bust circumference, cm | Waist circumference, cm | Hip circumference, cm |
| 38 | 74-77 | 57-59 | 80-83 |
| 40 | 78-81 | 60-63 | 84-88 |
| 42 | 82-85 | 64-67 | 89-93 |
| 44 | 86-89 | 68-71 | 94-97 |
| 46 | 90-93 | 72-75 | 98-101 |
| 48 | 94-97 | 76-79 | 102-105 |
| 50 | 98-101 | 80-83 | 106-109 |
| 52 | 102-105 | 84-87 | 110-113 |
| 54 | 106-109 | 88-91 | 114-117 |
| 56 | 110-113 | 92-95 | 118-121 |
| 58 | 114-117 | 96-98 | 122-125 |
| 60 | 118-121 | 99-102 | 126-126 |
| 62 | 122-125 | 103-106 | 130-133 |
| 64 | 126-129 | 107-109 | 134-137 |
| 66 | 130-133 | 110-113 | 138-141 |
| 68 | 134-137 | 110-113 | 138-141 |
| 70 | 138-142 | 118-121 | 146-149 |
Our tailors say: to find out your size Russian clothes, just divide your parameters in half. That is, if your chest volume is 91 cm, then, accordingly, you need to buy sweaters or jackets in size 46. Or, for example, if the measurements at the waist are 93 cm, then you need to look at 44 or even 42 sizes for skirts. The only thing you need to consider when buying something you like is the fabric from which it is made. There is stretch material (stretchy) or not so much.
The main thing is to always pay attention to the labels. Using them you can figure out which model is best to try on. And in the fitting room, focus on how the item “fits” on:
- breasts;
- waist;
- hips;
- where are the pockets located, if any?
- Are the shoulders the right size?
In a word, whatever you choose, you should be comfortable.
American, European and international compliance
Dimensions American clothes often specified in inches. This is inconvenient for our fashionistas, because not every lady knows how to immediately translate the written parameters into volumes that are understandable to us.
Therefore, European sizes also use letter designations, which are very simple and to which we have all become accustomed. Even some small Russian manufacturers began to use this marking:
- XS – means that the size indicated on the model will correspond to Russian 40-42;
- S – respectively, 44;
- M – suitable for 46-48 in our size;
- L – corresponds to the Russian 50th;
- XL – even larger, that is, size 52-54;
- XXL is our 56th;
- XXXL – suitable for those who wear size 58.
Also, in order to make it easier for women to choose what they like, Americans use the definitions “P” and “L” on labels, which means low and long. Clothing marked “P” is intended for short women, and “L” is for taller women, starting from 175 cm.
And in the USA, since Americans suffer greatly from obesity, the designations used in sizes are Plus size, which means larger than usual and W or “Wide” - that is, spacious. Well, the most large size, which can be found in any American store and which you will never find here, is (10) XL.
So everything is not as complicated as it seems at first glance. The main thing is to correctly determine your parameters and learn to correlate them with other designations, taking into account small nuances such as fabric, etc., and then you will never have problems purchasing clothes.
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Finding the right clothes can be difficult even in a regular store, where you can try everything on and determine the size you need. But here you can only be guided by your own imagination and a set of numbers.
| in Russia and in Ukraine | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
| in the USA | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 2XL | 3XL |
| in Germany | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| in England | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| in France | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| in Italy | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| height (cm) | 160-163 | 162-165 | 164-167 | 166-169 | 168-171 | 170-173 | 172-175 | 174-177 | 176-179 |
| girth neck (cm) | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 |
| width shoulders (cm) | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 |
| girth chest (cm) | 82-85 | 86-89 | 90-93 | 94-97 | 98-101 | 102-105 | 106-109 | 110-113 | 114-117 |
| girth waist (cm) | 58-62 | 61-65 | 64-68 | 67-71 | 70-74 | 73-77 | 76-80 | 79-83 | 82-86 |
| girth hips (cm) | 86-90 | 89-93 | 92-96 | 95-99 | 98-102 | 101-105 | 104-108 | 107-111 | 110-114 |
| arm length (cm) | 72,5 | 75 | 77,5 | 80 | 82,5 | 85 | 87,5 | 90 | 92,5 |
| leg length from waist (cm) | 101-104 | 102-105 | 103-106 | 104-107 | 105-108 | 106-109 | 107-110 | 108-111 | 109-112 |
Over the past few years, the popularity of online shopping has increased significantly. They buy any thing on the Internet: from Chinese tea bags to the most expensive electronics. But not everyone takes the risk of ordering clothes. And it’s not even a matter of quality - thanks to ratings and reviews, it’s quite easy to find conscientious sellers offering quality products. The problem is rather that it is not known which clothing size is suitable and which is not.
But everything is not as hopeless as it might seem at first glance. If you take your measurements correctly, carefully read the product description and use one of the tables that we provide below, you have every chance of getting exactly the clothes that will fit you perfectly.
How to take measurements
Every person gains or loses weight from time to time. Today your jeans are too tight, but tomorrow they will fall off. Therefore, every time you buy new clothes measurements should be taken again. Only in this case, the size chart for women's clothing will not let you down.
All you need to take measurements is a measuring tape (or centimeter). Best result You will succeed if you find an assistant who will take all the measurements, but you should be able to do it well alone.
It is best to take measurements while wearing underwear. In this case, the bra should not have any lining.
Let's start with chest circumference. You need to stand straight. Keep your back straight, neither bending back nor bending forward. Pass the tape through the most convex points of the chest, then bring it through the bottom corner armpit behind the back and through the lower edge of the shoulder blades.
Hip circumference. Measurements from the hips are taken as follows: the measuring tape is passed through the most convex points of the buttocks (about 20 cm below waist level). You can make the measurement more accurate by using a sheet of Whatman paper (or something else flat and flexible) - wrap Whatman paper around your hips, and then measure the resulting girth.
Length of legs (pants). If you have an assistant, give him a tape measure and ask him to measure the distance from his waist to the floor. Otherwise, you can take your old pants that fit best and measure them.
Inner seam length. For this measurement, it is highly recommended to find an assistant, unless you can boast of good stretching. You need to stand so that there is a distance of 10 cm between your feet, and the weight is equally distributed on both legs. Now you need to measure the distance from the groin to the floor by running a centimeter along your leg.
When measuring the girth, remember that the centimeter should neither sag nor be too tight.
How to find out the size by measurements
Almost every online store has a table of clothing sizes for women, in which you can find out your clothing size based on your measurements. However, you can calculate it yourself. It won't take much time.
The required size of blouses, T-shirts, sweaters and other similar clothing, with the exception of shirts, can be easily determined by knowing the chest circumference. You just need to divide the resulting measurement by 2. If you get a non-integer number, feel free to round it according to the rules of mathematics.
Based on the circumference of the hips and waist, the size of trousers, skirts and other similar clothing is determined in the same way.
A few nuances
Don't forget that size is not the only thing that affects how clothes fit and look. You may have been sent the right size jeans, but the design makes them hang off you. So before the women's size chart takes over your attention, please read the product description in its entirety. If the clothing has any special features, they will be indicated:
- Fitted - tight.
- Semi-fitted - slightly tight.
- Loosefit – sits loosely.
- Low-rise – low waist.
- Medium-rise – standard waist.
- High-ris e – high waist.
When buying clothes in online stores, try to always keep recent items with you. taken measurements. Do not forget that Russian sizes of women's clothing are not indicated everywhere. If the store uses a table of European clothing sizes, one of the tables below will be useful.
In addition, sometimes the size chart for women's clothing provided by a store or seller turns out to be irrelevant. The size of the actual clothing does not correspond to the measurements shown in the grid. Therefore, it is always better to check with the seller whether a specific size fits your parameters.
Please check before ordering a dress, blazer, suit or skirt women's clothing sizes, which are offered by “Sewing Tradition”. This will allow you to avoid mistakes when ordering, and, accordingly, choose the item that suits you, which will become a pleasant new thing.
If you have already ordered from online stores, please note that women's sizes clothes can be international, European, American and CIS countries. The latter are focused on chest circumference divided by 2. These are the dimensions used by Sewing Tradition.
For example, if your chest circumference is 88 cm, then your size is 44, if 100 cm, then 50. This is not difficult to remember, but we have women's clothing sizes table, which helps you navigate more accurately.
The size chart for women's clothing will help you decide:
How to measure breast size
Sometimes we encounter a problem when our customers claim that clothing sizes women's table calculated incorrectly. We know that the problem here is different. You just need to measure your size correctly using a tape meter. Full coverage should be measured at the level of the middle of the shoulder blades and the middle of the protruding part of the chest. At the same time, do not overtighten the meter, because the clothes should fit your figure well, and not hug every fold.
Nuances of sizing
note that size chart women's clothing determines sizes based on breast volume in a given range of values. This is due to the fact that you can only sew a dress or blouse for every centimeter from a private seamstress, while factories sew a universal (standard) size. If you want clothes to fit your figure, you can order a smaller size that is close to your measurements. And vice versa - if you need a dress or coat that is loose, then you should choose an item one size larger.
When buying a dress or suit, take into account the measurements of not only the chest, but also the hips. Order an item whose size corresponds to large measurements. After all, sewing clothes is much easier than arranging them.
If you know your European size, then you can also use it to guide your choice. It is enough to add to European size 6. And you will receive your CIS size. For example, if you order size 40 according to European catalogs, then your CIS size is 46.
If you often buy clothes from online stores, it is important to know which size is right for you. This is especially true for outerwear: too small will not keep you warm and will restrict movement, and too big will sit like a bag. Women's sizes of outerwear from different manufacturers may not be the same, and therefore you need to know exactly what criteria are used to determine volumes and how they relate to sizes.
How to correctly calculate the size of women's outerwear?
First you need to correctly take all the necessary measurements. At the same time, you need to know how to remove them correctly. When choosing the size of women's outerwear, buying a jacket, jacket or coat, you need to know five parameters of your figure, namely:
- chest girth;
- hip volume;
- waist circumference;
- sleeve length;
- height.
To correctly determine the necessary data, you need to write down the numbers that are taken from the golden mean for each of first three indicators. The golden middle of the chest is the line with the most protruding parts on it, the hips are the numbers measured 7 cm below the abdomen, the waist is the numbers taken at the navel level.
The length of the sleeve is calculated from the shoulder to the hand. Common mistake- measure the length of the sleeve from the shoulder to the fingertips. In this case, the item will be too long. As for height, using this parameter you can determine the required length of the product.
Outerwear size chart for women - the best assistant when buying
If you know all the above indicators, a table of outerwear sizes for women will help you determine the appropriate size. With its help, you will calculate the volume of product you need to purchase.
When purchasing Russian-made outerwear, you need to divide your chest circumference by 2: this figure will correspond to your size. As for a single sizing system for all countries, there is no such thing. Therefore, you need to know that, for example, Russian size 44-46 corresponds to international S or European 36, 46-48 corresponds to M or European 38, and so on in ascending order. Our table will help you determine women's outerwear sizes more accurately.
