Size guide

This is an apparel size guide for women's clothes sizes XXS to XL. Included are directions on how to measure and a link to a printable tape measure.

Women's Clothing Size Chart


Sizing Guide    XXS       XS       ------- S -------      ------- M -------      -------- L --------         XL
U.S. Sizes           0           2          4           6          8         10          12          14          16
Bust (inches)      31.5       32.5     33.5     34.5      35.5      36.5       38          39.5        41
Waist (inches)     23         24        25         26         27         28         29.5        31          32.5
Hip (inches)        33.5       35        36        37          3          39         40.5        42          43.5
Inseam (inches)  31         31.25    31.5     31.75    32         32.25     32.5        32.75      33
 

How to measure for the right size Bust:  Measure around the fullest part of bust under arms with arms relaxed down at sides.
Waist: Measure around natural waistline which appears as crease when bending to one side.
Hips: Measure around fullest part of body at the top of legs with feet together.
Inseam: Measure from inside crotch seam to the hem of pants that fit you well.
Rise: Measure from the crotch to top of waistband.

Pants Rise Guide
Sits above waist (inches) = 11-12
Sits at waist (inches) = 10-11
Sits low on waist (inches) = 8.5-10
Sits ultra low on waist (inches) 7-8.5
Sleeve: Measure from center back of neck, over point of shoulder, and down outside of arm past elbow to wrist with arm relaxed at side.
Skirt Length: Measure from the waist down. Skirts are measured from center front. Skirts with waistbands are measured from seams down. Skirts without waistbands are measured from top down.
Coat/Dress Length: Measure from the highest point of the shoulder down.
Tall Sizes: Women 5'7"-6'; sizes 6-16, tops 1"-1.5" longer; pants inseam 2" longer and rise 1" longer; skirts and dresses 2"-3" longer.