That`s exactly why many of our compatriots choose to buy clothes from foreign online stores. To ensure purchases bring joy rather than disappointment, it`s very important to know which size fits you.

Different countries have different proportional ratios and designations for various products, men`s and women`s clothing, and by considering the size chart and knowing your parameters, you can easily choose the right item without much effort.

How to determine clothing size

The main tool for determining the necessary size in the 21st century remains the measuring tape. If you don`t have our mothers` and grandmothers` gadget in your household, then you`ll have to measure with a thread and then measure the thread with a ruler.

Main body parameters

1. In European or Chinese stores, the bust circumference corresponds to the parameter `bust`.

How to measure bust circumference

You can do it independently, but the most accurate result will be if someone else measures, as the helper can control whether the tape is parallel to the floor.

When measuring, make sure the tape is placed under the armpits. Also, it should be positioned along the most protruding breast forms, and from the back - at the shoulder blades.

2. Waist circumference is abbreviated as `waist` in English. This parameter is measured exactly at the waist (the narrowest part), not higher and not lower.

3. Hip circumference in English is `hip` or `thighs`. It is measured at the most protruding places. For women whose figures have a `breeches effect`, it is recommended to also take measurements lower below the hips, where the `breeches effect` is pronounced. If the first measurement result is significantly smaller than the second, use the second, especially for items with narrow silhouettes.

How not to make a mistake with the size

1. When taking measurements, do not tighten the measuring tape tightly and do not suck in your stomach. This can distort the readings and prevent determining the correct size.

2. If your measurement results are not exact but somewhere in between, prefer the larger size.

3. Sometimes size charts indicate the possible height for that size. Pay attention to that.

4. If you want to shop in an online store that has a representation in your city, then go there and try on the same or a similar item. See what your size is and order it.

5. When ordering outerwear, it`s more convenient to orient not by your body sizes, but by the sizes of an existing item of that type.

For example, take pants or jeans that fit you well, button them, measure the distance from the beginning to the end of the waistband and multiply the obtained result by 2.

Clothing sizes in different countries

When trying to choose clothing produced not in Russia, but in other countries, many buyers face difficulties - different size designations.

It should be noted that sizes in stores of different countries may differ by one or more numbers. To be 200% sure of the purchase`s correctness, carefully compare your parameters with the information from the store where you are ordering the item.

1. Russia

According to the rules adopted in the USSR, the main parameter for determining size is the half-chest circumference in centimeters. This principle is still used by Russia, Ukraine, and other CIS countries.

Russian sizes are designated as follows: 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, and so on (where the number is the bust size divided by 2).

2. International

In the international system, clothing sizes are designated with letters. But they are not the same for men`s and women`s clothing. Women`s sizes (International — Russian): XS — 40/42, S — 44, M — 46/48, L — 50, XL — 52/54, XXL — 56, XXXL — 58. Men`s sizes (International — Russian): S — 46/48, M — 48/50, L — 50/52, XL — 52/54, XXL — 54/56, XXXL — 56/58.

3. England

Sizes are designated with UK. Notation: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16. Remember that the USA and England do not use the metric system. The basic unit of length in these countries is the inch (2.54 cm), abbreviated as in. Numbers on labels may indicate inches, bust or waist circumference, but sometimes also the size group.

4. America

Women`s clothing sizes correspond to Russian (USA/Russian): 6/40, 8/42, 10/44, 12/46, 14/48, 16/50, 18/52, 20/54, 22/56, 24/58.

Men`s outerwear and pants sizes differ from Russian by 10 towards the smaller side: for example - 38, but 48 size is in Russia.
There are also peculiarities for jeans. The US size in this case is determined with the help of waist circumference (W), and hip size (H) - in inches, an additional value is the inseam length of the pants (L).

5. Europe

On the website, you will recognize European sizes by the letters `EU`. Designated as follows: 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, and so on.

6. Italy

Italian sizes are designated with letters `EI` or `IT`. And they look like this: 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, and so on. When going to Italy for shopping, it`s worth understanding how Italian clothing sizes correspond to sizes in Russia.

Most often, Italian clothing sizes differ from Russian sizes by 2 sizes towards the smaller side. So, for example, Russian size 44 corresponds to Italian 42. This is very convenient, as there is no need for complicated calculations and using a table.

Chinese size chart

Clothing and shoes from China are becoming increasingly popular among our compatriots. These items have long ceased to be associated with low quality, but rather embody pleasant prices and good quality characteristics.

The only obstacle that online store buyers face is ignorance of how Chinese clothing sizes correspond to other countries` sizes. It`s no secret that Chinese XL significantly differs from what we know.

When choosing a coat or jacket, tall girls should be especially careful. One must not forget the miniature nature of Eastern women and, when making a purchase, consider the arm length.

In any case, a good online store (for example, Aliexpress) usually has its own clothing size chart, which will help everyone determine the necessary size as accurately as possible.

In addition to information about clothing size, manufacturers place designations on labels that provide information about the care rules for the purchased item.