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Women's Sizing Chart
Believe it or not, most women are wearing the wrong size clothing! We think we are squeezing ourselves into the right size, but sadly, we are wrong.
To fix this, it is important to strip down, get out the measuring tape
How to Measure

In all instances, hold tape firm and level... but not too tight. Be sure to write it all down for reference!
- Bust/Chest: Wrap the tape measure evenly around the fullest part under your arms.
- Waist: Wrap the tape around your natural waistline, or where you actually wear your trousers
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- Hip: Standing with your feet together, measure around the fullest part of your hip (about 7" below your waist).
- Inseam: This is best taken from an existing pair of pants that you like. Measure along the inseam from the crotch to the hem.
The Chart
Maybe you found a great pair of jeans
Women's Apparel Conversions | ||||||
USA | UK | EUROPE | BUST | WAIST | HIP | SIZE |
2 | 4-6 | 32 | 30-32" | 22-23" | 30-31" | XS |
4 | 6-8 | 34 | 32-33" | 23-24" | 31-32" | XS-S |
6 | 8-10 | 36 | 33-34" | 24-25" | 32-33" | S |
8 | 10-12 | 38 | 34-35" | 25-26" | 33-34" | S-M |
10 | 12-14 | 40 | 35-36" | 26-27" | 34-35" | M |
12 | 14-16 | 42 | 36-37" | 27-28" | 35-36" | M-L |
14 | 16-18 | 44 | 38-39" | 28-29" | 37-38" | L |
16 | 18-20 | 46 | 39-40" | 30-31" | 38-40" | L-XL |
18 | 20-22 | 48 | 41-42" | 32-33" | 40-42" | XL |
20 | 22-24 | 50 | 43-44" | 33-34" | 41-42" | XL-XXL |
Related Guides
- Figure-Flattering Clothes for Women
- Women's Clothing Designers
- Women's Fashion Trends
- Special Sizes for Women's Clothing
External Links
- SewingPatterns.com: Body measurement charts for everyone.
- Suite101.com: How to get the right bra and cup size.
- WomensHealth.gov: An article on body image. It's time to start loving yourself from the inside out.