CLOTHING SIZES
Ladies Apparel
Mens Apparel
Boys Apparel
Girls Apparel
Little Boys and Little Girls Apparel
Babies' and Toddlers Apparel
Conversion Tables
The actual dimensions of items of clothing bearing the same size label (for example, small, medium, or large, or Size 36) differ slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer. The customer is permitted to try on garments for size and appearance before purchasing. Dressing rooms are provided for this purpose.
The following are guidelines for purchasing clothing.
Ladies Apparel
- Misses Sizes: For the figure of average proportions. 5'4"-5'7" tall, with hips slightly larger than bust.
- Junior Sizes: This category is for girls whose figures are beginning to develop. Smaller, more defined waist. Higher bust-line. Slightly shorter from shoulder to waist than misses. Sizes 6J to 16J (height 4 ft, 11 inches, to 5 ft, 5 inches).
- Petites Sizes: at 4'11"-5'3" tall, is not only shorter but also proportioned smaller with a 1" shorter rise
- Women's Sizes: For the fuller, more mature figure. 16W-26W is proportioned to flatter full-figured women 5'4"-5'7" tall. Compared to Size 18, Size 18W is 2" larger in the waist and hips.
Mens Apparel
Slacks and jeans come in sizes according to the waist measurements and in "full-cut," "regular," and "trim." Sport-coats, blazers, suits, etc., go by chest measurements. Jackets also come in regular and long. Shirts are sized by neck and sleeve measurements.
Boys Apparel
Sizes come in slim, regular, and husky, according to weight, chest, and waist measurements. Sizes from 6 to 20 (height from 44 to 65 inches).
Girls Apparel
Sizes come in girls (7-16), slim (7S-14S), and husky (8½-16½).
Little Boys and Little Girls Apparel
Sizes go according to weight and height. Sizes 2 through 6X.
Babies' and Toddlers Apparel
Sizes go according to months (age of the baby), also weight and height.
Babies: Small, medium, large, and extra-large.
Toddlers: Sizes 2 through 6X.
Conversion Tables
Blouses and Sweaters
American & English |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
European |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
50 |
52 |
English |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
Dresses and Coats (Misses)
American |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
European |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
48 |
English |
32 |
33 |
35 |
36 |
38 |
39 |
Japanese |
9 |
11 |
13 |
15 |
17 |
19 |
Dresses and Coats (Children's and Junior Misses)
American |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
13 |
15 |
European |
1 |
2 |
5 |
7 |
9 |
10 |
12 |
English |
1 |
2 |
5 |
7 |
9 |
10 |
12 |
Men's Suits and Overcoats
American & English |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
46 |
European |
46 |
48 |
50 |
52 |
54 |
56 |
Japanese |
S |
M |
|
L |
|
LL |
Shirts
American & English |
14 |
14 1 / 2 |
15 |
15 1 / 2 |
16 |
16 1 / 2 |
17 |
European & Japanese |
36 |
37 |
38 |
39 |
41 |
42 |
43 |
Socks
American & English |
9 1 / 2 |
10 |
10 1 / 2 |
11 |
11 1 / 2 |
12 |
European |
38 |
39 |
39-40 |
40-41 |
41-42 |
42-43 |
Men's Shoes
American |
7-7 1 / 2 |
8-8 1 / 2 |
9-9 1 / 2 |
10-10 1 / 2 |
11-11 1 / 2 |
12-12 1 / 2 |
European |
40 |
41 |
42 |
43 |
44 |
45 |
46 |
Japanese |
26 |
26 3 / 4 |
27 1 / 2 |
28 |
29 |
|
Men's Hats
American |
6-3/4 |
7 |
7 1 / 4 |
7 1 / 2 |
European |
54 |
56 |
59 |
60 |
English |
6 |
|
7 |
|
French |
3 1 / 2 |
4 1 / 2 |
5 1 / 2 |
6 1 / 2 |
Women's Shoes
American |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
English |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
European |
36 |
37 |
38 |
39 |
40 |
41 |
42 |
Italian |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
44 |
Japanese |
|
|
23 |
24 |
25 |
25 3 / 4 |
|
Stockings
American & English |
8 |
8 1 / 2 |
9 |
9 1 / 2 |
10 |
10 1 / 2 |
European |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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