Size Guide
Body measurements in inches and centimeters. Compare your own measurements to the chart below; each product page also notes stretch, shoulder type, and intended ease.
Women’s Tops — XS to XL
For blouses, shirts, knitwear, and sweaters. Match your largest of bust / waist / hip to the recommended size; if between sizes, size up for relaxed ease.
| Size | Bust (in / cm) | Waist (in / cm) | Hip (in / cm) | Fit note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 32–33 / 81–84 | 24–25 / 61–64 | 34–35 / 86–89 | Slim, close shoulder |
| S | 34–35 / 86–89 | 26–27 / 66–69 | 36–37 / 91–94 | Regular ease |
| M | 36–37 / 91–94 | 28–29 / 71–74 | 38–39 / 97–99 | Regular ease |
| L | 38–40 / 97–102 | 30–32 / 76–81 | 40–42 / 102–107 | Relaxed drape |
| XL | 41–43 / 104–109 | 33–35 / 84–89 | 43–45 / 109–114 | Relaxed drape |
Dress Sizes — 0 to 16
For dresses sized numerically. A fitted dress follows bust and waist; an A-line or shift dress follows bust primarily.
| Dress size | Bust (in / cm) | Waist (in / cm) | Hip (in / cm) | Converts to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 32 / 81 | 24 / 61 | 34 / 86 | XS |
| 2 | 33 / 84 | 25 / 64 | 35 / 89 | XS |
| 4 | 34 / 86 | 26 / 66 | 36 / 91 | S |
| 6 | 35 / 89 | 27 / 69 | 37 / 94 | S |
| 8 | 36 / 91 | 28 / 71 | 38 / 97 | M |
| 10 | 37 / 94 | 29 / 74 | 39 / 99 | M |
| 12 | 39 / 99 | 31 / 79 | 41 / 104 | L |
| 14 | 41 / 104 | 33 / 84 | 43 / 109 | L |
| 16 | 43 / 109 | 35 / 89 | 45 / 114 | XL |
Bottoms — Waist Measurement
For skirts, trousers, and layered-set bottoms, choose by natural waist. Low-rise styles sit below the natural waist; check the product page rise note.
| Size | Natural waist (in) | Natural waist (cm) | Converts to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–2 | 24–25 | 61–64 | XS |
| 4–6 | 26–27 | 66–69 | S |
| 8–10 | 28–29 | 71–74 | M |
| 12–14 | 30–33 | 76–84 | L |
| 16 | 34–35 | 86–89 | XL |
Outerwear — Bust Over Garment
Coats and suit-style jackets are sized by chest with room for layering. Measure over the knitwear you usually wear underneath; choose the size whose chest allowance matches your bust plus 2–4 in (5–10 cm) of ease.
| Size | Chest over layer (in) | Chest over layer (cm) | Recommended ease |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34–35 | 86–89 | 2–3 in / 5–8 cm |
| S | 36–37 | 91–94 | 2–3 in / 5–8 cm |
| M | 38–39 | 97–99 | 3–4 in / 8–10 cm |
| L | 40–42 | 102–107 | 3–4 in / 8–10 cm |
| XL | 43–45 | 109–114 | 3–4 in / 8–10 cm |
How to Measure Yourself
Bust
Stand straight, wrap the tape under the arms around the fullest part of the chest, keeping it level and not tight.
Waist
Measure the narrowest part of the torso, about an inch above the navel, where the body naturally bends.
Hip
Measure around the fullest part of the hips, roughly 8–9 in (20–23 cm) below the natural waist.
- Wear thin undergarments while measuring; bulky layers change the numbers.
- Keep the tape parallel to the floor on all sides; a mirror or helper improves accuracy.
- Do not pull the tape tight — leave room for one finger between tape and body.
- Round to the nearest inch or centimeter, then match to the closest row in the tables above.