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

  1. 1Measure a well-fitting item
  2. 2Use the same measurement method
  3. 3Compare every important dimension
  4. 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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