Size & fit guide
Labels are a starting point. Measurements help you choose.
Sizes vary between brands and older garments. Compare with a similar item that fits you. All measurements in this guide are in centimetres (cm), taken flat without stretching the fabric.
SIRISETTE · MEASUREMENT GUIDE
How I measure each piece
I lay each piece flat, smooth it gently without stretching, and measure straight across in centimetres. Compare it with a similar garment you own that fits well.
1. Bust: straight across between the underarms.
2. Length: from the highest shoulder point to the hem.
1. Waist: straight across the waistband, laid flat.
2. Inseam: from the crotch seam to the hem.
1. Hip width: straight across the hip area with the garment flat and fastened.
Measure at the same position on the garment you compare with. Ask for the distance from the waistband to the measuring point, especially for low-rise pieces. Double the width for an approximate circumference.
1. Shoulder width: straight across from seam to seam.
2. Sleeve length: from the shoulder seam to the cuff.
Chest width and length are measured as shown for tops. Ask for additional measurements if there is no clear shoulder seam.
1. Front rise: from the crotch seam intersection to the top of the waistband along the front seam.
2. Outseam: from the top of the waistband along the outer seam to the hem.
A shorter rise can create a lower fit. Compare with trousers you own: where the waistband sits also depends on your body and the cut.
1. Waist: straight across the waistband with the skirt flat.
2. Skirt length: from the top of the waistband to the hem. For an uneven hem, the shortest and longest lengths can be listed.
Compare the length with a skirt you own and consider where the waistband is intended to sit.
Measurements are taken flat, not as body measurements. To estimate circumference, double a flat width. Fabric and stretch also affect fit. Small measurement differences may occur.
Approximate size converter
Use this as a rough reference for women’s clothing labels. Brands and vintage sizing vary, so compare the garment measurements before buying.
Choose a size to see the approximate equivalents.
| EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | 4 | 0 |
| 34 | 6 | 2 |
| 36 | 8 | 4 |
| 38 | 10 | 6 |
| 40 | 12 | 8 |
| 42 | 14 | 10 |
| 44 | 16 | 12 |
| 46 | 18 | 14 |
Missing a measurement in the listing? Include the item name and the measurement you need.
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