When you shop for clothing, your first instinct is probably to check the size label. However, the sizing can be confusing, especially when comparing U.S. and French brands. Fortunately, there are size equivalents which are sometimes indicated on the labels.
Know Your Measurements to Buy the Right Size Clothing
To ensure you purchase clothing that fits well—not too tight or too loose—you must know your exact measurements. This includes your chest, waist, and hip measurements. Once you have these numbers, you can refer to the size conversion chart provided below to determine your correct size.
To measure yourself, you’ll need a tape measure. Wrap it around the fullest part of your chest to measure your bust. To get your waist measurement, place the tape measure above your belly button. For your hips, position it around the widest part. Make sure to write down all the measurements in centimeters.
Size Conversion Chart for Women’s Clothing in Europe, Universal, and U.S. Sizes
Clothing labels can have various size codes. The most common is the universal size: XS (for “extra small”), S (for “small”), M (for “medium”), L (for “large”), and XL (for “extra large”).
European sizes are also used and include sizes such as 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, etc. The U.S. sizes corresponding to these are 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, etc. Each size matches the exact length in centimeters that you’ve measured.
Size Conversion Table for Women’s Tops
– Chest Circumference (in cm) | European Size | Universal Size
– 82-86 | 36 | XS
– 86-90 | 38 | S
– 90-94 | 40 | M
– 94-98 | 42 | M-L
– 98-102 | 44 | L
– 102-106 | 46 | L-XL
– 106-110 | 48 | XL
Size Conversion Table for Women’s Bottoms
– Hip Circumference (in cm) | European Size | U.S. Size
– 88/92 | 36 | 26
– 92/94 | 38 | 28
– 94/96 | 40 | 30
– 96/100 | 42 | 32
– 104/108 | 44 | 34
– 108/112 | 46 | 36
– 112/116 | 48 | 38
Understanding these size conversions and having your measurements handy can greatly simplify your shopping experience, especially when dealing with international brands.
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