The two main problems of modern man are to lose weight and eat. The size of clothes for current fashionistas is not just an opportunity to choose a thing according to the figure, but also a real reason for pride. The cult of weight loss today, alas, is not a myth.
Size is not the point
Fashion magazines sabotage unhealthy thinness by posting photos of models suffering from anorexia, resulting from an excessive desire to lose weight. Popular designers no longer sign contracts with models whose clothing size has approached XXS.
The gods of the fashionable Olympus realized in time that they were provoking a massive weight loss to the minimum units among women, girls and very young girls, demonstrating models of painful thinness as models. Therefore, many brands have withdrawn sizes smaller than XS from clothing stores so that beauties do not have to lose weight for the last size on the hanger.
In fact, clothing size does not determine ideal shapes. When choosing a wardrobe, other parameters should be taken into account: height, weight, physique, skeletal structure and bone thickness.
There is no guarantee that, having reached the minimum size, the girl will look great in any outfit. The main thing is to choose a thing in accordance with age, features of the figure, emphasizing the best and hiding the excess. And then no one will pay attention to the size number on the clothing label.
What are the sizes?
The choice of sizes today is wide enough for a lady of any size to be able to choose a wardrobe for herself. However, among normal, ordinary ones, XS, S, M, L, XL are distinguished. These are the most popular sizes that are created for standard-type figures. For those who have asymmetric proportions, an atypical physique, excess body weight or, on the contrary, it is not enough, there are sizes that go beyond the standard ones: XXS, XXL and the like. In those countries where the population is massively faced with the problem of obesity (USA, Great Britain), clothing sizes have several X marks at once (XXXL, XXXXL, XXXXXL, etc.).
How to choose the right size clothes?
So, how to choose the right clothes if the size does not go beyond the standard? The problem is that different countries have their own systems for measuring body parameters. Accordingly, the sizes differ in nomination. Clothes labels usually indicate MEX, UK, RUS and others. There are universal international designations for volumes, these are XS, S, M, L, XL. The size of clothing in this case is calculated from the previously made measurements of the body. Today, in this way, you can buy not only outerwear, but even bathing suits, shoes and underwear. The table below shows the correspondence of sizes to Russian, European, American and Mexican standards.
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- ENG(Russia) - Russian sizes.
- UK(United Kingdom) - British sizes (United Kingdom of Great Britain).
- USA(United States of America) - American sizes (United States of America).
- EU(Europe) - European sizes.
- MEX(Mexico) - Mexican sizes.
Thus, it is clear which size corresponds to which.
What size is XL?
Many people confuse the names, do not know how to determine or simply cannot remember the sequence of sizes, considering the small XL, while the size XS, on the contrary, is the largest. How to understand the essence of the sizes? There are several tricks.
In order to remember once and for all that S is ideal for thin girls, and XL is the size of larger ladies, you first need to know why they are assigned these particular letters. So:
- XS-extra small(very small).
- S-small(little).
- M-medium(average).
- L-large(big).
- XL - extra large(very big).
Thus, it is obvious that the letters of the names of the sizes are abbreviations from the adjectives of the English language, which characterize the essence of each size. Now, for those who know English, it will be easy to remember that XS is extra small, which means it is intended for miniature fashionistas, but girls with more magnificent forms should choose extra large (XL size).
Men's clothing sizes
However, this is not all you need to know about clothing sizes. It is important to remember that, despite the same names, the sizes of things for men and women differ in size. For example, men's XL is not the same size as women's XL. Below is a table that describes the sizes of men's clothing by analogy with women's.
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The table shows that men's sizes are slightly larger, this should be taken into account when choosing a suit or shirt for a spouse / brother / friend without his direct participation. It is also obvious that perceived as a very large XL size is not even the most overall in the table. Therefore, in this ratio, the men's XL clothing size is more likely to be equated to the women's size L. When choosing suits and jackets for a man, the size is also of great importance, which must be indicated on the label. Only knowing her and your usual clothing size, you can choose the perfect suit.
For teens and toddlers
Children also have their own sizes, but their body grows and changes very quickly, so it makes no sense to indicate sizes, here things need to be chosen only by trying on. However, to choose clothes for newborns, it is important to know only two parameters: the age of the baby and his height (length). Teenagers, on the other hand, can choose things for themselves according to standard sizes, trying on several options in order to accurately find their own. Usually children from 4 years old are most suitable in size XS in a children's clothing store, while children's size XL is more likely to fit a child from 12 years old. Although here again everything is individual.
If, as a result, it was still not possible to orient and remember in the store, for example, what size XL is, or choose a suit for a child on your own, it is better to put aside your hesitation and seek help from a professional consultant-seller of a clothing store.
Which size is smaller - S or M? This question is most often of interest to women and men who do not know how to choose the right clothes for themselves. Many do not even know what size they wear. It often happens that the clothes are small or large, sometimes the wrong labeling is indicated on the item itself.
Size chart
It is a code consisting of numbers or letters. It usually corresponds to the parameters of the human body. - S or M? Answer below.
What do the letter codes on the tags of women's clothes mean?
- XS-42.
- S-44.
- M-46.
- L-48.
- XL - 50.
- XXL - 52.
- XXXL - 54.
- BXL - 58.
- BXXXL - 60.
Designations on the tags of men's clothing:
- XS-44.
- S-46.
- M-48.
- L-50.
- XL-52.
- XXL - 54-56.
Russian interpretation of letters:
- Extra Small (XS) - very small;
- Small (S) - small;
- Medium (M) - medium;
- Large (L) - large;
- Extra Large (XL) - very large;
- Extra Extra Large (XXL) - very, very large.
Owners of modest parameters most often choose XXS, XS or S.
How to choose the right size
What is the smallest size - S, M, L? This should be understood in order to make the right choice. Each person has individual body parameters. These include waist, hips, shoulder width, leg and arm length, height. It often turns out that on a girl who wears size 42, for example, the suit will fit perfectly, and for a woman with rounded shapes, you need to choose a jacket in size 44, and a skirt in size 48. Experts do not advise blindly trusting the size on the label. Manufacturers often indicate approximate values, that is, the average.
When buying, of course, you should be guided by the indicated size, but it is better to try on a few things to determine what fits best. When buying clothes from a Russian or Ukrainian manufacturer, pay attention to the label - it indicates height in cm, which may differ from yours by three centimeters up or down. Foreign manufacturers, as a rule, indicate this size on the labels: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XLL. It is also international. Used for labeling by American manufacturers.
What is the smallest size - S or M? In this case, S is smaller, it suits women and men of thin, slim build. How to measure yourself with a centimeter? To determine the correct size of shoes and clothes, certain anthropometric indicators are used, which must be correctly determined. What parameters should be measured in order to accurately know the size of clothes and shoes?
- Growth. To correctly measure your height, you will need outside help, a pencil and a ruler. Stand barefoot against a wall. You need to put the ruler on your head, draw a straight line from the top of your head to the wall, make a mark. Then, using a centimeter, calculate the distance from the mark to the very bottom.
- cells. You will need a soft tape measure to measure. Wrap it around your chest so that the centimeter passes through the most prominent points.
- Measured with a centimeter. When taking measurements, you do not need to retract the stomach, otherwise the parameters will be incorrect.
- Hip girth. Measure fifteen to eighteen centimeters below the waist along the protruding buttocks.
- Foot size. Determined by two parameters - the length and width of the foot. First, measure the length of the foot with a centimeter, it is better to take such measurements in the morning. Then stand on a white sheet of paper and circle stop with a pencil. To correctly determine the length of the foot, calculate the distance between the farthest points in the figure (usually the big toe and heel - diagonally). You need to measure both legs, choose the largest result and round it up to five millimeters.
If you know exactly your parameters, choosing the right suit, jacket, blouse, shirt, shoes is not difficult. And you will look worthy.
Size S
Which size is smaller - S or M? According to the table, S is a smaller size compared to M.
S (women's clothing) is characterized by the following parameters:
- height - 170 cm;
- chest - 88 cm;
- hips - 92 cm;
- - 44.
For S (men's clothing) these are:
- height - 170 cm;
- chest - 92 cm;
- waist - 80 cm;
- size - 46.
Size M
This is the average size. He is more S for a couple of centimeters.
M (women's clothing) is characterized by the following parameters:
- height - 176 cm;
- chest volume - 92 cm;
- hips - 96 cm;
- - 46.
For M (men's clothing) these parameters are:
- height - 176 cm;
- chest - 96 cm;
- waist - 84 cm;
- size - 48.
Size L
Which size is smaller - S or M, if it concerns the parameters of men's clothing? The answer is the same - S.
L parameters for women's clothing:
- height - 176 cm;
- chest - 96 cm;
- hips - 100 cm;
- Russian size - 48.
L parameters for menswear:
- height - 182 cm;
- chest - 100 cm;
- hips - 88 cm;
- Russian size - 50.
So, we found out which size is smaller - S or M. When choosing, be guided, rather, not by the manufacturer's indicated sizes, but by your own anthropometric data. Then it will be easier to choose the ideal option. For women and men, their clothing parameters, that is, this means that S, M, L and others will be different, since physically men are larger.
If a girl or a guy is slender, what to choose - S or M? The smallest size is S, but if you are tall, then it makes sense to stop at M so that the length of the sleeves or legs is normal. The big problem with being tall and thin is that it's because of their height that they have to take a couple of sizes up.
Going shopping, it would be nice to choose only from three sizes: “large”, “just right” and “small”. However, in reality, when they see letter designations on clothing labels, many women (and men even more so) are perplexed. It's time to figure out what parameters hide the sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL. Let's decipher these codes.
Different about the same
Size is a code in the form of numbers or letters that corresponds to the standardized parameters of the human body or its individual parts for which the clothing is intended. Different countries have their own labeling systems. So, for example, in the USSR, numbers from 40 to 58 were used, where the half-girth of the chest was taken as the main parameter. That is why domestic suits and dresses rarely fit perfectly, not only on the chest.
In Europe, the size designation system is called EN-13402 and includes a set of parameters for a certain type of figure. However, it is not a fact that after selecting a thing in width, the length will suit you, or vice versa. To choose the most suitable outfit, you need to know the correspondence of domestic and foreign systems.
Hello from Europe
Abroad, different standards have been adopted to determine the size of different types of clothing. So, dresses, suits, etc. in Germany and France, marked 32/34, correspond to Russian 40. So, when asking a seller or consultant in an online store what is the smallest clothing size for girls, keep this in mind ratio. But in Italy, these same parameters will coincide with size 36. Pay attention to the fact that in England Russian 40 strictly corresponds to 32.
But what if your dimensions are slightly larger, but still within the outfits from Thumbelina's wardrobe? In Russia, size 42 will suit you, in France, Germany - 36-38, in Italy - 38-40, and in England - 34. Compatriots of 44-46 sizes in Germany and France will be offered 40-42, in Italy - 42-44, and in England - 36-38.
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If you have a size 48-50, then in Beethoven's homeland and in the most romantic country in the world, look for labels marked 44-46, Italian boutiques will offer you clothes in sizes 46-48, and in the old monarchical power, the mark on the tags should be 40. Corpulent ladies Size 54-58 in Germany and France fit 52-58, in Italy - 52, and in England - 44.
For sportswear in Europe, a special range has been developed. So, when wondering what is the smallest clothing size for the respective activities, girls should remember - 1. But jeans should be marked 24/25. This corresponds to the elegant 40th size in Russia. The next 42nd has an analogue of 2/3 for sportswear and 26-27 for jeans.
Women size 44-46 in the European store will choose the 4/5 label for sportswear, but jeans will suit them 28-29. If you have a size 48-50, then take T-shirts and shorts marked 6/7, and jeans - 30-31. Size 52 ladies pick up activewear labeled 8/9 and jeans labeled 32-33. Sportswear in size 10 and jeans 34-35 will suit those who have a size 54-56.
US and Russia Size Chart
In America, there are two systems for indicating sizes - in numbers from 0 to 22 and in letters. Let's dwell on the latter in more detail. So, what do clothing manufacturers mean by these designations?
- XS is worn by very slender women, because the marking sounds like extra small - “very small”;
- petite ladies show off the size S - small - “small”;
- average physique is M - medium - “medium”;
- those who have rather large forms buy clothes large - “large” - L;
- overweight women wear XXL - extra extra large - "very, very large."
The more Xs in front of the letter L, the larger the “very” size, that is, the larger the customer should be.
Before embarking on a comparison of size systems, let's decide on this: what is taken as the basis for their determination? For women, volumes are considered key measures:
- chest;
- waist;
- the widest part of the thighs.
Let's draw up a scheme for translating the size table for women's clothing, adopted in the United States, into the usual Russian standard. We will use the following structure: the size adopted in Russia - the digital equivalent in the United States - the letter designation - the volumes in inches (2.54 cm), data for chest circumference, waist line, hip width.
- 38 size - 0 - XXS - (31.5-23.5-33.5);
- 40 size - 1 - XS - (32-24-34);
- 42 size - 3 - S - (33-25-35);
- 44 size - 5 - S - (34-26.5-36);
- 46 size - 7 - M - (35-27.5-37);
- 48 size - 9 - L - (36-28.5-38.5);
- 50 size - 11 - L - (37.5-29.5-39.5);
- 52 size - 13 - XL - (39-31.5-41).
As for men's and women's shirts, the volume of the neck, divided by 2.5, is important here. This will be the desired measure.
Translation of American sizes for men
With regard to representatives of the strong half of humanity, the system for designating the size of clothing using letters (except for shirts) is most often used. However, one parameter is taken as a starting point - growth.
- S for those whose height is below 170 cm;
- R - regular - if the height falls in the range from 170 to 182 cm;
- L will suit those who are taller than 183 cm;
- XL - as in the case of women's measurements, the prefix extra can be repeated several times, and this is true for those whose height is above 190 cm.
The system of measuring clothes for babies is divided into 3 groups. Consider the nuances of each.
0 to 2 years
- Newborn or new - for those who are 43-49 cm tall;
- 3 Months - 50-58 cm;
- 6 Months - 59-66 cm;
- 9 Months - 67-72 cm;
- 12 Months - 73-76 cm;
- 18 Months - 77-81 cm;
- 24 Months - 82-89 cm.
2 to 8 years
- 2T - 92-94 cm;
- 3T - 98-100 cm;
- 4T - 104-106 cm;
- 5 - 108-110 cm;
- 6 - 116-118 cm;
- 7 - 120-122 cm;
- 8 - 126-128 cm.
Children 8-14 years old
The “Juniors” mark means that in order to determine the size, in addition to height, you will also need chest, waist, and the widest point of the hips. The scheme for determining a suitable item looks like this: height - measurement (in cm) along the chest line - waist line - hip extension - US size.
- 135,5 - 70,5 - 62,5 - 74,5 - 9;
- 141 - 73,5 - 64,5 - 78 - 10;
- 147 - 76 - 66 - 81 - 11;
- 153 - 80,5 - 68,5 - 84,5 - 12;
- 158 - 84 - 70 - 88 - 13;
- 164 - 88,5 - 72,5 - 92,5 - 14.
The T-shirt is the most sought after piece of outerwear. We put on T-shirts, going to nature, recreation. As clothing for the house, 80% of people will prefer a T-shirt. Even for work, many will wear it with pleasure. Moreover, the T-shirt has no age, no gender, no weight. She is loved by children, young men, women and even the elderly. Thanks to a well-chosen T-shirt, the figure of its owner can become slimmer, sportier, sexier. And vice versa, an unsuccessfully chosen style or size can disfigure even the most ideal beauty. How to choose the right T-shirt size?
Most often on the label we see: size M, size L or even cooler XXXL. What do these letters mean? Perhaps M is small, but what is it? Large or medium? The letters XXXL look even more intimidating. But, as the great Carlson said: "Calm, only calm!". Everything is pretty simple.
To accurately determine the size of the T-shirt you need, we will use an ordinary centimeter tape. So, wrap the tape around your chest. Now carefully look at the junction of the beginning of the tape with the scale on it. The number you see there will be your key to determining the size of the T-shirt.
Suppose you are a representative of the beautiful half. When measuring your chest, you saw the number 76 cm. This means that a T-shirt or 40-42 by Russian standards will suit you perfectly. If you managed to make out the number eighty, then you definitely need to buy a T-shirt in size S (44-46). If the girth is eighty-eight centimeters, feel free to purchase size M (or 46-48). T-shirt size L corresponds to Russian 48-50. Size L can be purchased if your chest circumference is between eighty-eight and ninety-six centimeters. At 97-100 cm - the size of the T-shirt will be 50-52 or XL, at 101-104 cm -52-54 or XXL.
If you are a man, then you will need to be guided by a slightly different scale. The letters used in sizing are the same, but slightly different. Let's consider in more detail.
The measurement of the chest girth of a man showed 98 centimeters, know that a T-shirt (or 44-46) will suit you, 99-100 cm - size M (or 46-48). Size L (or 48-50) will fit perfectly on a man whose chest circumference will be from 101 to 110 centimeters. The T-shirt will fit 50-52 Russian with a chest girth of 111 to 118 cm. A size larger or XXL (52-54) should be purchased by a man with a chest girth of no more than 122 cm. Anything over this number is XXXL and, as they say , "must be measured."
If you don't have a measuring tape or don't want to bother with measurements and ratios, then just look at the size on the label of your most successful t-shirt. You saw, for example, size L, choose a thing of the same size in the store. Chances are it will be the best fit for you. However, do not forget that a 100% guarantee of a perfect fit can only be given by trying on the T-shirt you like. Even if you have to try on dozens of T-shirts of different sizes and styles, a well-chosen item will pay off all your efforts. Perhaps in the future, the label of this particular T-shirt will tell you the right size. Happy shopping to you!
And having chosen a suitable original solution for ourselves, we will certainly take it for a fitting. You should not trust the value indicated on the label 100 percent, since there may be slight deviations associated with the features of the production equipment, the style of a particular item, which is now more modern and creative. Doesn't always have a number. Often sellers, looking for the right option, ask us: "S, M - what size of clothes do you need?" Experienced on the go, by eye can determine the right one, and some clarify. What parameters corresponds to the letter
Letter and numeric designation
In our country, we are used to correlating the size range with a numerical designation, but it is far from being used everywhere, and now domestic manufacturers are increasingly switching to the generally accepted international standard. When purchasing a product with a foreign label, it is important to accurately understand its measure, since it may differ from the Russian one. Most countries use their own labeling of things. M - what size of clothes is meant?
What to take as a basis?
The value is determined in accordance with the parameters of the human body. The fundamental ones are (in cm): height, hips, chest volume. Also of no small importance can be played: sleeve length (shoulder seam-middle of the hand) and shoulder width. A clear knowledge and understanding of the parameters will allow you not to succumb to confusion, to freely navigate in the quantities. Consider the ratio of the numerical designation to the letter using the example of M. What size of clothing (female, male) does it correspond to?
Marking M and its corresponding parameters
M is the letter designation (in Latin) of medium-sized (medium) clothing. According to all-Russian standards, this is a female size 46, and a male size is 48. According to international standards, the parameter corresponds to a value of 44-46 for both men and women.
M - what size marking M (Russian size 46) corresponds to the following parameters (in cm):
Waist circumference - 71.1-73.7;
Hip circumference - 96.5-99.1;
Chest girth - 88.9-91.4.
For trousers, jeans, this is an indicator of 28-29. As for lingerie, marking M corresponds to size 48 with a waist circumference of 75-78 cm, hip circumference - 102-104 cm. For women's hats, M is a head circumference - 55.6-57.8 cm.
M - what is the men's clothing size? For men, the M marking (Russian size 48) corresponds to the following parameters (in cm):
Waist circumference - 76.2-83.8;
Chest girth -96.5-101.6.
For trousers, jeans, this is an indicator of 32-33. Regarding men's shirts M - 48 size with a neck circumference - 39-40 cm. Men's underwear marking M also corresponds to size 48. For men's hats, M is similar to the sizes of women's hats (55.6-57.8 cm).
Is size M applicable to children's clothes?
M - what size Marking M corresponds to the clothes of the following parameters: for a 6-9-month-old child - this is size 24, chest circumference - 48 cm, height is about 74 cm, and for an average 6-8-year-old child - this is parameter 32-34 with height 122-137 cm and weight 23-30 kg with a waist circumference, depending on the physique (strong, slender or medium) - 52.1-68.6 cm. As for winter hats, caps for 1-2- an x-year-old child with a head circumference of 49.5 cm; for the warm season - these are hats, panamas for a 6-8-year-old child with a head circumference of 54.6 cm.
Knowing the parameters of your body, you can easily determine the value in a numerical value and translate it into an international letter equivalent, and then there will be no questions about M - what size of clothes. However, it is better to resort directly to trying on things in order to avoid mistakes, and when buying goods in online stores, clearly correlate the parameters of a thing with the dimensions of a person.
For many people, sizing can be a problem. Not because they don’t know their own, but because there are a lot of their markings and it’s very easy to get confused here. Among the most common labels for clothes and shoes we can distinguish Russian, American, Chinese, European and British. So size M is what?
What parameters are needed to determine the size?
For example, do you know M is what size? The size is determined based on the measurements of the figure, having received which you can easily determine the correspondence of the parameters with any marking and understand your size.
Just? But no! There are a large number of all kinds of conventions: "S" also implies certain differences in male, female and children's dimensions, indicated by this letter.
Its features - additional data - has "Eska" for outerwear. There are nuances for underwear.
Women
Before proceeding to a detailed description of international standards, it is worth remembering how and from what the familiar ones were formed. The upper part of the wardrobe is the girth of the chest, divided into two.
For example, at 84 cm - 84 is divided by 2, it turns out 42 size. It seems that the data of the lower part of the wardrobe is also calculated, only the girth of the hips is used. Thus, you can roughly calculate the parameters of the bust and hips.
Important. The lower part, due to the difference in clothing styles - loose or tight - may not fully comply with this principle.
Sometimes the formula is used: hip circumference: 2 - 2, i.e. with hips 88 cm, the calculation can be applied: 88: 2 - 2 = 42 size.
Women's "Eska" roughly corresponds to:
- chest circumference - in the range of 82 - 84 cm;
- hip circumference - in the range of 90 - 92 cm;
- waist circumference - in the range of 64 - 66 cm.
In a simple way, we determined what size of women's clothing the letter S implies. We move on.
Men
Russian sizes for men are determined similarly to women's, but there are a number of differences. For example, the parameters of a shirt are calculated not by the dimensions of the chest, but by the number of the collar.
S is what size men's clothing? So, size S for the strong half of humanity corresponds to Russian 44-46. Other data:
- chest girth - in the range of 90 - 92 cm;
- hip circumference - in the range of 94 - 96 cm;
- waist circumference - in the range of 74 - 76 cm;
- collar number - 37-38.
It should be remembered that the male figure, as a rule, is wider in the shoulders, but narrower in the pelvis (compared to the female one). Therefore, "S" is the parameters of a particular element of the wardrobe, and in a very