We have listed below a definition of the most commonly used product measurement terms. To help you choose the best size, we recommend that you compare each product's measurements with your own.
Run tape measure around your head, just above the brow line.
From shoulder tip to shoulder tip.
With arms at sides, place tape measure under your arms and run it around the fullest part of the bustline and across the shoulder blades. (Keep measuring tape horizontal)
Run tape measure around the circumference of your hand at the knuckles. Do not include the thumb.
The slimmest part of your natural waistline - above your navel and below your rib cage.
Run tape measure about 2 to 3 inches below your natural waistline, keeping one finger between the tape and your body for a comfortable fit.
The fullest part of your hips at the top of your legs - approximately 7 to 8 inches below your natural waistline.
For full-length pants, run tape measure along the inside of your leg, from just below the crotch to about 1 inch below the ankle.
Please note: The following information is intended for use as a general guideline. Sizing and fit may vary somewhat by brand.
Designer & CO-OP Apparel
Women's Apparel European Size Guide
Shoes (International Equivalents)
Hats
Men's General Sizing Guide
Gloves
Bras
Belts
| P/XS | XS/S | S | M | L | L | |
| SIZE | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
| BUST | 30.5 - 31" | 31.5 - 32" | 32.5 - 33" | 33.5 - 34" | 35.5 - 36" | 36.5 - 37.5" |
| NATURAL WAIST | 23 - 23.5" | 23.5 - 24" | 24.5 - 25" | 25.5 - 26" | 27.5 - 28" | 28.5 - 29.5" |
| LOW WAIST | 24 - 25" | 25" | 26" | 27" | 29" | 30" |
| HIPS | 34" | 34" | 35" | 36" | 38" | 39.5" |
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| US | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| FRANCE | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
| ITALY | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
| UK | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
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| US | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 |
| FRANCE | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 |
| ITALY | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 |
| UK | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 |
| JAPAN | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 |
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| S | M | L | XL | |
| HEAD SIZE | 21 1/8 - 21 1/2" | 21 7/8 - 22 1/4" | 22 5/8 - 23" | 23 1/2 - 23 7/8" |
| HAT SIZE | 6 3/4 - 6 7/8" | 7 - 7 1/8" | 7 1/4 - 7 3/8" | 7 1/2 - 7 5/8" |
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| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| INCHES | 6" | 6.5" | 7 - 7.5" | 8" | 8.5 - 9" |
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| RIB CAGE | 27 - 29" | 29 - 32" | 33 - 34" | 35 - 38" | 39 - 41" | 42" | 43" | 44" | 45" |
| AMERICAN SIZE | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
| EUROPEAN SIZE | 70 | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 |
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| INCHES | 32" | 34" | 36" | 38" | 40" | 42" |
| CMS | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 | 95 | 100 |
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We have listed below a definition of the most commonly used product measurement terms. To help you choose the best size, we recommend that you compare each product's measurements with your own.
Measure the widest part of you head, just above the brow line.
Measure around the neck just below the Adam's apple. Place one finger between neck and tape measure to ensure a comfortable fit.
With arms straight at sides, measure around the fullest part of the chest, over the shoulder blades and under arms.
With elbow bent and hand on hip, measure from center base of neck and follow over top of shoulder and arm to the wrist.
Measure the circumference of dominant hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb.
Standing straight, bend to one side to find the natural crease in your waist and run tape measure around this natural waistline. Place one finger between waists and tape measure to ensure a comfortable fit.
Standing straight with legs about 6 inches apart, measure the inside of leg from just below the crotch to about 1 inch below the ankle.
Please note: The following information is intended for use as a general guideline. Sizing and fit may vary somewhat by brand.
Men's Shirts & Sweaters
Men's Dress Shirts & Sportshirts - Neck Sizing (European Equivalents)
Men's Pants, Shorts & Swimwear - Waist Sizing (European Equivalents)
Men's Sweaters, Blazers, Jackets And Overcoats - Chest Sizing (European Equivalents)
Men's Suits
Men's Underwear & Undershirts
Women's General Sizing Guide
Men's Pajamas & Loungewear
Men's Robes
Men's Shoe Size Guide
Hats
Gloves
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
| NECK | 14 - 14 1/2" | 15 - 15 1/2" | 16 - 16 1/2" | 17 - 17 1/2" | 18 - 18 1/2" |
| CHEST | 34 - 36" | 38 - 40" | 42 - 44" | 46 - 48" | 50 - 52" |
| SLEEVE | 32 - 33" | 33 - 34" | 34 - 35" | 35 - 36" | 36 1/2 - 37" |
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| US | 14 1/2" | 15" | 15 1/2" | 16" | 16 1/2" | 17" | 17 1/2" | 18" |
| EU | 37" | 38" | 39" | 41" | 42" | 43" | 44" | 46" |
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| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| US | 24 - 26" | 28 - 30" | 32 - 34" | 36 - 38" | 40 - 42" |
| EU | 40 - 42" | 44 - 46" | 48 - 50" | 52 - 54" | 56 - 58" |
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| S | M | L | XL | |
| US | 34 - 36" | 38 - 40" | 42 - 44" | 46 - 48" |
| EU | 44 - 46" | 48 - 50" | 52 - 54" | 56 - 58" |
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| US JACKET | 36" | 38" | 40" | 42" | 44" | 46" | 48" | 50" |
| EU JACKET | 46" | 48" | 50" | 52" | 54" | 56" | 58" | 60" |
| WAIST SIZE | 31" | 32" | 34" | 34" | 35" | 41" | 43" | 45" |
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| S | M | L | XL | |
| CHEST | 34 - 36" | 38 - 40" | 42 - 44" | 46 - 48" |
| WAIST | 28 - 30" | 32 - 34" | 36 - 38" | 40 - 42" |
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| S | M | L | XL | |
| CHEST | 34 - 36" | 38 - 40" | 42 - 44" | 46 - 48" |
| INSEAM LENGTH | 30" | 31" | 32" | 33" |
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| S | M | L | XL | |
| CHEST | 34 - 36" | 38 - 40" | 42 - 44" | 46 - 48" |
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| US | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 |
| EU | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 47.5 |
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| S | M | L | XL | |
| HEAD SIZE | 21 1/8 - 21 1/2" | 21 7/8 - 22 1/4" | 22 5/8 - 23" | 23 1/2 - 23 7/8" |
| HAT SIZE | 6 3/4 - 6 7/8" | 7 - 7 1/8" | 7 1/4 - 7 3/8" | 7 1/2 - 7 5/8" |
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| S | M | L | XL | |
| INCHES | 7" | 7 1/2 - 8" | 8 1/2 - 9" | 9 1/2 - 10" |
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