Vintage clothing can differ in size, as stated on the label, to modern clothing. We will state the size in descriptions to modern standards. Also many of our garments are from abroad and as such have foreign sizes on the label. We always add detailed measurements to our descriptions to give you the best chance of a good fit! It is a good idea to compare our measurements to well fitting garments you already own. See below for diagrams of how we measure stuff.
Women’s Shoe Sizes
UK
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 USA
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 Europe
34 34.5 35 35.5 36 37 37.5 38 38.5 39 40 40.5 41 42 42.5 Japan
- - - 22 22.5 23 23.5 24 24.5 25 25.5 26 26.5 27 27.5 Men’s Shoe Sizes
UK
4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.8 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 13 14 15 USA
5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 14 15 16 Europe
37.5 38 38.5 39 40 40.5 41 42 42.5 43 44 44.5 45 46 46.5 47 48.5 49.5 51 Japan
23.5 24 24.5 25 25.5 26 26.5 27 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30 – – – – – Women’s size conversion chart
UK
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 USA
0 2 4 6/8 10 14/16 16 28 Italy
38 40 420 44 46 48 50 52 France/Spain/Portugal
34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 Germany/Scandinavia
32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 Japan
7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 Tops / Jackets / Coats
Chest is measured armpit to armpit, then doubled to get whole circumference. Sleeve is measured armpit to hem of cuff. Length is measured under collar at the back of the garment, to bottom hem.
Chest is measured armpit to armpit, then doubled to get whole circumference. Sleeve is measured armpit to hem of cuff. Length is measured under collar at the back of the garment, to bottom hem.
Dresses
Bust is measured armpit to armpit, then doubled to get whole circumference. Sleeve is measured armpit to hem of cuff. Length is measured under collar at the back of the garment, to bottom hem. Waist is measured around the narrowest part of the waist. Hips are measured around the area 5 inches below the waist.
Bust is measured armpit to armpit, then doubled to get whole circumference. Sleeve is measured armpit to hem of cuff. Length is measured under collar at the back of the garment, to bottom hem. Waist is measured around the narrowest part of the waist. Hips are measured around the area 5 inches below the waist.
Jeans / Trousers / Skirts
Waist is measured around the waistband of the garment. Inside leg length is taken from the crotch seam to the bottom hem. High waisted garments may include a hip measurement, measured around the area 5 inches below the waist.
Waist is measured around the waistband of the garment. Inside leg length is taken from the crotch seam to the bottom hem. High waisted garments may include a hip measurement, measured around the area 5 inches below the waist.