Women's Clothing Size Guide | Ladies' Size Chart | H&M IE (2024)

FAQs

How do I know my size in women's clothing? ›

Choosing Your Size. To help choose the right size, you will need to measure your bust, waist and hip. Use a tape measure over your underwear or form fitting clothing and compare your body measurements with those on our size chart, choosing the size that closest matches your measurements.

Women's Apparel Dual Size Guide

M covers sizes 10-12. L covers sizes 14-16. XXL covers sizes 18-20.

What the numbers mean: The numbers in a size chart are body measurements – not garment measurements. The size chart doesn't give the measurements for any specific design or garment, but rather shows what general body measurements correspond to each size.

Dress sizes may be given as girth at the bust in inches (e.g., 36), but even-numbered sizes from 2 to 16 are more common. Categorical sizes range from XS (extra-small) to XL (extra-large). Junior sizes. For short women with higher busts and fairly straight bodies.

Compare your measurements to the relevant size chart. Compare your body measurements to the size chart to find your size. If your measurements fall between two sizes and you want a looser fit - order the larger size. If you want to go for a tighter fit, it is recommended to order the smaller size.

If majority rules, a size 10 has a 36″ bust, 28″ waist and a 40″ hip. She's five foot five or six inches tall and weighs 140 pounds.

On average, a size 14 can weigh anywhere from 140-200 pounds. 1.

What is a size 12 to 14? ›

US size 12–14 is usually considered “Large” and some brands do start “plus sizes” at 12.

They match the three inflection points of the female body shape. In human body measurement, these three sizes are the circumferences of the bust, waist and hips; usually rendered as xx–yy–zz in inches, or centimeters.

Around a 12-14 is the equivalent for XS, if memory serves me correctly. Keep in mind, even a woman with few curves is still curvier than your average child.