For tops and jackets
Record shoulder width, chest width, sleeve length and back length. If you plan to layer clothing underneath, compare with a jacket that already fits that way.
For pants and shorts
Compare waist, rise, inseam and leg opening. Confirm whether the listed waist is a flat width, a full circumference or a range for an elasticated waistband.
For footwear
Use foot length and, where available, the internal length of a comfortable shoe. Leave appropriate room for socks and movement, and do not assume a regional conversion is exact.
Quick process
- 1Measure a well-fitting item
- 2Use the same measurement method
- 3Compare every important dimension
- 4Ask when the size chart is unclear
Continue with a live category
Use the guide as context, then confirm current information on the destination listing.
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