Clothes should not only be fashionable and comfortable, but also fit well.
Correctly selected in style and size, it is able to emphasize the advantages of the figure, presenting its owner from the advantageous side.
Below we will talk about how to correctly determine your clothing size.
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Taking measurements
First you need to take measurements. This needs to be done as accurately as possible, preferably by asking someone to help you. Measurements should be taken over your underwear, while standing straight and slightly relaxed.
A rigid ribbon should be tied around your waist; it will help you avoid mistakes when taking parameters. When taking measurements, the measuring tape should fit snugly enough to the body without sagging, but you shouldn’t tighten it too much.
For adult men and women, standard measurements include:
- Chest circumference. The measurement line should pass along the most protruding points of the chest, under armpits on the side and, slightly higher, along the back.
- Waist circumference. Measured horizontally along the waist circumference, without deviations in height.
- Hip circumference. The measurement line runs exactly horizontally through the most prominent points of the buttocks.
- Neck circumference. The measuring tape should go around the neck through the 7th cervical vertebra.
In addition to general parameters, it is useful to know the width of the shoulders and the length of the sleeves; they will come in handy if you buy clothes online. These measurements need to be taken from something that fits you perfectly, for example, a shirt. Shoulder width is measured from one shoulder seam to the second. Sleeve length - from the shoulder seam to the edge of the cuff.
How to determine the size of women's clothing?
Russian clothing sizes for women are based on the half-chest girth.
The numerical value of the chest circumference is divided in half, and the result is the desired size.
For example, with a chest circumference of 92 cm, clothing size will be 46.
It happens that the indicator does not coincide with the values of the size scale: with a chest circumference of 98 cm, the half-circumference is 49, there is no such size. In this case, the most suitable option is selected between 48 and 50 sizes.
Important point:
The figure does not always have standard proportions and the size of the trousers or skirt may differ from the parameters of the top. Therefore, to accurately determine the appropriate clothing size, you should also know the semi-circumference of the hips. This indicator is also necessary when choosing underwear.
Height plays an important role when choosing clothes. Usually, it is indicated on the labels next to the size. His indicator should differ from yours by 3 cm in both directions as much as possible.
It is more difficult to choose clothes for short stature, so it is easier to have the appropriate size adjusted to the length in the studio.
How to choose the right size for men's clothing
Determining the Russian clothing size for men comes down to knowing the following indicators:
- Half chest circumference– the selection principle is the same as in women’s clothing: if the chest is 96 cm – size 48, 100 cm – 50, etc. This indicator is used to determine sizes outerwear, suits, jumpers, etc.
- Waist- determining the size of the trousers. To choose the right trouser length, it is also important to know the inseam length.
- Neck circumference– determining the size of the shirt (often, next to the collar number on the label, the corresponding figure for half-chest circumference is indicated: 37-38 corresponds to size 44-46, 39-40 - 48, etc.). Sometimes the collar number is indicated in inches; keep in mind that it is 2.5 times less than the number in centimeters.
Clothes should be selected based on height, which should not differ from the value on the label by more than 3 cm.
For tall or short stature, as well as heavy weight, there are sizing systems that take these features into account.
Children's clothing size
To find out your child's clothing size, you need to know his age, measure his height, chest, waist and hips.
Clothing sizes for girls and boys are different, and the size scale for children from birth to 7 years and from 8 years to 18 is also different.
Determining the size of hats, gloves and shoes
Hats are selected based on the length of the head circumference. The measurement line runs along the frontal tuberosity, above the ears and the occipital eminence. The circumference in centimeters will correspond to the numerical value of the hat size.
To select gloves, you need to measure the circumference of your palm. The measuring tape must be slightly tightened and passed around the palm (excluding the thumb). The measurement result will correspond to the desired size.
Shoe size is calculated by measuring the length of the foot from the tip of the heel to the tip of the big toe. The resulting value in centimeters will be the shoe size corresponding to the international standard (to measure it accurately, you can place your foot on a piece of paper and trace it, holding a pencil strictly perpendicular).
Please note:
You can convert the size to the corresponding European, English or American using special comparison tables.
It is important to consider both the fullness of the leg and the height of the instep.
The ratio of Russian and foreign clothing sizes
American and European clothing sizes do not correspond to Russian ones; they need to be translated.
Men's American sizes are converted to Russian by subtracting 10: 46 size corresponds to 36, 48 - 38, etc.
Important point:
European clothing sizes for men in most cases correspond to Russian ones.
To find out which US sizes correspond to Russian sizes of women's clothing, you need to subtract 34 from the latter. That is, size 44 is 10, 46 is 12, 48 is 14, etc. Subtracting 6 from Russian size, you get the European size scale: 42 corresponds to 36, 44 - 38, 46 - 40, etc.
In addition, there is an international sizing system with letter designations. For men, size S corresponds to Russian size 46-48, M – 48-50, L – 50-52, etc. For women: XS – 42 Russian, S – 44, M – 46, etc.
For the convenience of determining the sizes of clothes and shoes, there are special comparative tables that indicate the values corresponding to the parameters of the figure and the corresponding foreign and Russian sizes.
When choosing clothes, not only the fashionable style and quality of the material are important, but also the correctly chosen size. Contrary to appearances, too much baggy clothing will not make your silhouette look slimmer, and a tight outfit will not emphasize your graceful figure. Today you will learn how to correctly determine your clothing size and not get confused in Russian and international sizing systems.
Women's sizes
Manufacturers of women's clothing can designate the sizes of their products using an alphabetic or numerical system. Russian symbols have two-digit number(eg 44) and international letters are abbreviations English words: S - small (Small), M - medium (Medium) and L - large (Large). X is an “additional” designation. If it comes before S, it means “very small” size (XS), and if it comes before L, then, accordingly, “very large.” Double "X" increases or decreases the size value.
However, before determining the size of your clothes, you should measure the following parameters of your figure:
- chest circumference;
- waist circumference;
- hip circumference
All measurements are taken with a measuring tape. To find out your bust circumference, place the tape at the widest point of your chest (usually at nipple level). In this case, it is advisable to take measurements on a naked body. Accordingly, the waist is measured at the thinnest point (just above the navel), and the hips at the most “bulging” point.
Now let's move on to determining the clothing size. You can easily get confused here, because there are Russian, European, American and international sizing systems. But first things first.
The easiest way to determine Russian size clothes. It is a two-digit number that indicates the semicircumference of the chest (differences of one to three centimeters are allowed). In other words, if your chest circumference is 88 centimeters, then you need clothes of size 44 (since 88:2 = 44).
Knowing your Russian size, you can easily determine right size clothing in the American, European or international systems, using this table:
However, remember that sometimes manufacturers make mistakes and make clothes in inappropriate sizes. Therefore, it is best to try on the item you like yourself to make sure it suits you. When shopping online, use size tables indicated on the seller's website.
Men's sizes
Men's clothing on store shelves has numerical and letter designations. At the same time, there are European, Russian and American analogues. These designations are used on both shirts and trousers (although in the latter case the manufacturer indicates a double numeric designation, in which one number indicates the waist circumference and the other the length of the leg from hip to floor). So, to choose clothes for a specific man, you must measure (in centimeters):
- chest girth:
- waist circumference:
- leg length from hip.
To measure your chest circumference, use a measuring tape. Place it at the widest point of your chest. Be careful: the measuring tape must be aligned parallel to the floor. Raise your head, adjust the centimeter, but do not hold your breath (so that the measurements are accurate).
To measure your waist circumference, place the tape above your navel, at the narrowest point of your waist. Raise your head, adjust the centimeter, while breathing normally.
You won't be able to measure the length of your leg from the hip on your own. To do this you need the help of another person. Ask him to place one end of the tape measure against the side of your thigh bone (it sticks out a little) and pull the other end toward the floor. You must stand straight while doing this. Record the distance from the reed to the floor in centimeters.
Now that you have three indicators, you can use the table to see which size corresponds to your body measurements:
But keep in mind that sizes vary. In the table we have given the Russian size chart– it is practically no different from the European one. But, for example, in Italy the digital sizes used are the same as in other European countries, but their values in the diagram can vary by about 1-2 cm. In contrast, in the UK and the USA, a European T-shirt of size 46 will have on the label the number is 36, and size 48 clothes are 38 (that is, we need to subtract 10 from our size, and we get the UK size).
Some companies use letters instead of numbers. As is the case with women's clothing, one letter size covers two digital sizes at once (that is, clothes in size XS will simultaneously fit men with 40 and 42 Russian clothing sizes). Here's the full table:
Special mention should be made about shirt sizes, which take into account not only the chest and waist circumference, but also the neck circumference. At the same time, European sizes are in centimeters, and American sizes are in inches:
No matter how accurately you measure your size, it's always worth trying on clothes before purchasing!
Children's sizes
When it comes to baby sizes, they start at the number 50 and end at the number 164 (these numbers represent the baby's height in centimeters). Accordingly, the smallest size 50 is intended for babies from birth. Sometimes the age group is also indicated on the tags.
To choose clothes for your child, you must measure his height and head circumference (in centimeters). Head circumference is measured with a measuring tape at a level just above the eyebrows. Height is measured from the feet to the top of the head. Next, once you have these measurements, use the following table:
Depending on the country of origin, the size on the clothing label will be different. We advise you to focus not only on the table, but also on other parameters - try on clothes for your child in a store, and when buying on the Internet, use the seller’s tips.
So, now you know how not to get confused in the variety of clothing sizes and choose a product that will fit perfectly on your body. We wish you a pleasant shopping experience!
Women love to buy beautiful clothes. Often, buying clothes turns into a real hobby, which not everyone has time for. If you cannot find time to go to the store, you can purchase the item you like in the online store.
Not all women will agree to take advantage of such an offer. Many people are sure that they will not be able to purchase the right size due to the fact that they will not be able to try on the item before purchasing. In our article we will tell you how to determine your size when buying things through online stores.
What is the difference between European and Russian clothing sizes.
Before giving the correspondence table European sizes Russians, we will tell you about important rules when determining the size.
Firstly
You must measure accurately on your body. If it happens that your size is in the middle between the indicators, then manufacturers advise taking a larger size. But buyers note that they had a smaller size at the time.
Secondly
When choosing clothes, be sure to consider your height. After all, the size of the clothing also depends on this parameter.
Thirdly
If you are going to buy a coat or jacket, choose only those sizes that will fit you. That is, outerwear should not be either loose or tight.
In the CIS you can buy clothes in Russian sizes. To calculate them, you need to measure your chest, waist and hips. Bust circumference should be measured at nipple level. When measuring your waist, you should not pull your stomach in. Hips should be measured along the line of greatest volume of the buttocks.
Once you have taken all the necessary measurements, compare them with the chart and find out your size.
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Women's size chart
| Russian sizes | Chest (cm) | Waist(cm) | Hip circumference (cm) |
| 40 | 78-81 | 63-65 | 88-91 |
| 42 | 82-85 | 66-69 | 92-95 |
| 44 | 86-89 | 70-73 | 96-98 |
| 46 | 90-93 | 74-77 | 99-101 |
| 48 | 94-97 | 78-81 | 102-104 |
| 50 | 98-102 | 82-85 | 105-108 |
| 52 | 103-107 | 86-90 | 109-112 |
| 54/56 | 108-113 | 91-95 | 113-116 |
| 58 | 114-119 | 96-102 | 117-121 |
| 60/62 | 120-125 | 103-108 | 122-126 |
| 64 | 126-131 | 109-114 | 127-132 |
| 66/68 | 132-137 | 115-121 | 133-138 |
| 70 | 138-143 | 122-128 | 139-144 |
| 72/74 | 144-149 | 129-134 | 145-150 |
| 76 | 150-155 | 135-142 |
151-156
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It is not difficult to determine the correspondence between Russian and European sizes. In order to determine your outerwear size, you just need to look at the size chart.
Women's clothing (shirts, trousers, skirts, coats, suits)
| Russia | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52-54 |
| International | XS | XS | S | M | L | L | XL |
| China |
160-165 /84-86 |
160-165 /84-86 |
165-170 /88-90 |
167-172 /92-96 |
168-173 /98-102 |
168-173 /98-102 |
170-176 /106-110 |
Those women who want to buy a gift for their loved one would do well to familiarize themselves with the table of men's clothing sizes.
Men's size chart
| Russian size | Chest (cm) | Waist(cm) | Height (cm) |
| 42 | 82-85 | 70-73 | 162-166 |
| 43 | 84-87 | 72-75 | 164-168 |
| 44 | 86-89 | 74-77 | 166-170 |
| 46 | 90-93 | 78-81 | 168-173 |
| 48 | 94-97 | 82-85 | 171-176 |
| 50 | 98-101 | 86-89 | 174-179 |
| 52 | 102-105 | 90-94 | 177-182 |
| 54 | 106-109 | 95-99 | 180-184 |
| 56 | 110-113 | 100-104 | 182-186 |
| 58 | 114-117 | 105-109 | 184-188 |
| 60 | 118-121 | 110-114 | 185-189 |
| 62 | 122-125 | 115-119 | 187-191 |
| 64 | 126-129 | 120-124 | 189-193 |
| 66 | 130-133 | 125-129 | 191-194 |
| 68 | 134-137 | 130-134 | 192-196 |
| 70 | 138-141 | 135-139 | 194-198 |
| 72 | 142-145 | 140-144 | 196-200 |
Men's clothing (jackets, T-shirts, suits, shirts)
| Russia | 46-48 | 48-50 | 50-52 | 52-54 | 54-56 |
| International | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| China | 165/88-90/36-37 | 170/96-98/38-39 | 175/108-110/40-42 | 180/118-122/43-44 |
185/126-130/45-47
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Men's clothing (Pants)
| China | 46-48 | 48-50 | 50-52 | 56-58 | 58-60 |
| Waist | 68-72 cm | 71-76 cm | 75-80 cm | 79-84 cm | 83-88 cm |
| Length | 99 cm | 101.5cm | 104 cm | 106.5cm | 109 cm |
Buy a beautiful fashionable clothes- This is not only a necessity, but a kind of hobby for many women. How much pleasure it brings to go shopping on a cool day, wander around shopping centers, leisurely choosing dresses, skirts, accessories... Unfortunately, the fast pace of life that many city women live does not allow them to manage their free time so freely, after all, career and family matters take away the lion's share of it. But I really want to be beautiful and pay attention to myself! If you do not have free time to make purchases, you can use online stores or special catalogs.
Many people do not use this kind of service, but in vain - after all, it is often there that you can find exclusive models of clothes and shoes. The fact is that few women know how to determine the size of clothes, and therefore do not risk buying things without trying them on. From this article you will learn useful information, which will help you shop with pleasure and confidence that the item you ordered will fit.
European and Russian clothing sizes
Before we give you data on the correspondence of European sizes to Russian ones, and also give you information on how to determine US size clothes, let's talk about the basic rules that need to be taken into account when taking measurements:
- Be sure to take measurements close to the body. If your size is somewhere in the middle between others, clothing manufacturers advise choosing a larger one. However, as practice shows, the smaller one is perfect for many people.
- Pay attention to your height. Sometimes for those who are very tall or too short, you have to choose a size larger or smaller.
- Coats or jackets must be chosen in the correct size; you should not purchase outerwear that will fit you too tightly or loosely.
You can determine your outerwear size using the size comparison table:
| Russia | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52-54 |
| International | XS | XS | S | M | L | L | XL |
European and Russian clothing sizes are quite easy to calculate. In the CIS, the most popular, naturally, is the Russian clothing size, and in order to determine it, it is necessary to measure the volume of the chest, waist and hips. The chest circumference is measured clearly horizontally, at the level of the nipples. We measure the waist circumference along its line, without trying to pull in the stomach or tighten the centimeter. We measure the hips at the fullest point on the buttocks.
After taking your measurements, you can use the following clothing size chart.
| Russian sizes | Bust | Waist circumference | Hip circumference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 78-81 | 63-65 | 88-91 |
| 42 | 82-85 | 66-69 | 92-95 |
| 44 | 86-89 | 70-73 | 96-98 |
| 46 | 90-93 | 74-77 | 99-101 |
| 48 | 94-97 | 78-81 | 102-104 |
| 50 | 98-102 | 82-85 | 105-108 |
| 52 | 103-107 | 86-90 | 109-112 |
| 54/56 | 108-113 | 91-95 | 113-116 |
| 58 | 114-119 | 96-102 | 117-121 |
| 60/62 | 120-125 | 103-108 | 122-126 |
| 64 | 126-131 | 109-114 | 127-132 |
| 66/68 | 132-137 | 115-121 | 133-138 |
| 70 | 138-143 | 122-128 | 139-144 |
| 72/74 | 144-149 | 129-134 | 145-150 |
| 76 | 150-155 | 135-142 | 151-156 |
Now you know how to determine your clothing size, but we will give you a few more tips so that you can choose the right items in catalogs and online stores.
How to determine clothing size?
Many people today do not know their exact clothing size. This greatly complicates the process of choosing the right item in a store, since a person selects clothes by eye and ends up trying many more different sizes than he could if he knew the exact parameters. The same goes for ordering things online. Here the probability of making a mistake is higher, and besides, there is no possibility of preliminary fittings. And the difference in size indications from different manufacturing countries is generally confusing. With the help of this article, you will easily understand how to correctly determine your clothing size.
How to determine a woman's clothing size
The easiest way to determine clothing size is by body measurements. In Russia women's size calculated from chest circumference. To take measurements, you need to stand up straight and use a measuring tape to measure the circumference of your chest at nipple level. We divide the resulting indicator by 2 and get our Russian clothing size. That is, if your chest circumference is 92 cm, then your size is 46. If the girth is 90 cm, then the size is rounded again to 46.
But it is important to note that this parameter is not enough to buy a dress, a coat and, of course, a skirt and trousers. Therefore, you should also know your waist and hip measurements. When measuring your waist, do not tighten your stomach or take a deep breath. It is necessary to take measurements from the hips at the most protruding places. To obtain the size, the indicators are also divided by 2. Half-hip circumference can also be useful when buying underwear, since this is what is often indicated on panties in sets. You can find a complete table with sizes corresponding to the indicators in our article.
How to determine clothing size by height
You can also determine your clothing size by height. Knowing your height, you can choose the size that matches it:
- 145-150 cm - 42-44;
- 150-160 cm - 44-46;
- 155-165 cm - 44-48;
- 160-175 cm - 46-50;
- 170-180 cm - 48-52;
- 175-185 cm - 50-54;
- 180-190 cm - 52-54;
- 185-195 cm - 54-56.
It is important to note that this sizing method is approximate, so it is better to rely on exact parameters.
How to determine men's clothing size
To determine Russian clothing sizes, men should focus on chest and waist circumference in centimeters. Again, if the chest circumference is 100 cm, then the size will be 50 (divide 100 by 2). But waist measurements are also taken into account, so you can easily determine your size using the following data:
More details about different sizes men's clothing you can read in our article.
How to determine a child's clothing size
To determine the size of children's clothing, mainly only 2 parameters are used - age and chest circumference. For so-called nursery clothing, intended for children under 3 years of age, the following parameters exist:
For children aged 4 to 11 years, the following approximate parameters apply:
- 4-5 years - chest 60 cm - size 30;
- 6 years - chest 64 cm - size 32;
- 7-8 years - chest 68 cm - size 34;
- 8 years - chest 72 cm - size 36;
- 9-10 years - chest 76 cm - size 38;
- 11 years old - chest 80 cm - size 40.
Naturally, it is necessary to take into account that age does not always correspond to chest circumference, so you should select clothes based more on chest size.
Compliance with sizes
Often, when buying clothes from foreign manufacturers, problems arise because the size tables do not match the Russian ones. So, European size 40, which is considered the smallest in our country, actually corresponds to Russian size 46. But everything is not as difficult as it seems.
To determine your size according to European standards, you just need to subtract 6 from the Russian one. Thus, if your Russian size is 44, then 
European - 38. In order to determine the American size, 34 should be subtracted from the Russian one. Therefore, with a Russian size of 44, you will get an American size 10.
International sizes are indicated on the labels in the form of letters. This is perhaps the most familiar option to us, but for those who don’t know:
- Russian 40-42 - XS;
- Russian 44 - S;
- Russian 46-48 - M;
- Russian 50 - L;
- Russian 52-54 - XL;
- Russian 56 - XXL;
- Russian 58 - XXXL.
You will learn how to calculate the size of specific wardrobe items in our section.
