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Which size is smaller - S or M? How to choose the right clothing size

May 02, 2018

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 marking is indicated on the thing itself.

Size chart

Clothing size is a code consisting of numbers or letters. It usually matches the parameters of the human body. Smallest clothing size - S or M? The answer is below.

What do the letter codes on the tags of women's clothes mean?

1. XS - 42.
2. S - 44.
3. M - 46.
4. L - 48.
5. XL - 50.
6. XXL - 52.
7. XXXL - 54.
8. BXXL - 58.
9. BXXXL - 60.

Designations on the tags of men's clothing:

1. XS - 44.
2. S - 46.
3. M - 48.
4. L - 50.
5. XL - 52.
6. 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 the volume of the chest, waist, hips, shoulder width, leg and arm length, height. It often turns out that on a girl who wears size 42, for example, a suit will fit perfectly, and for a woman with rounded shapes, a jacket should be chosen in size 44, and a skirt in size 48. Experts advise against blindly trusting the size on the label. Manufacturers often indicate approximate values, that is, average.

During the purchase, of course, you should focus on the specified size, but it is better to try on a few things to determine which fits better. When buying clothes from a Russian or Ukrainian manufacturer, pay attention to the label - it indicates the height in cm, which may differ from yours by three centimeters in the smaller or larger direction. 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 with lean, slender build. How to correctly 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 know the exact size of clothes and shoes?

1. Growth. To correctly measure your height, you will need outside help, a pencil and a ruler. Stand with your bare feet against the wall straight. Put the ruler on your head, draw a straight line from the top of the head to the wall, and make a note. Then, using a centimeter, calculate the distance from the mark to the very bottom.
2. Chest circumference. You will need a soft measuring tape for measurement. Wrap it around your chest so that the centimeter goes through the most prominent points.
3. Waist. Measured with a centimeter. When taking measurements, you do not need to suck in your stomach, otherwise the parameters will be incorrect.
4. Hip girth. Measured fifteen to eighteen centimeters below the waist along the protruding buttocks.
5. 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 piece of paper and circle pencil foot. To correctly determine the length of the foot, calculate the distance between the outermost points in the drawing (usually the thumb and heel - diagonally). You need to measure both legs, choose the largest result and round it to five millimeters.

If you know exactly your parameters, choosing the right suit, jacket, blouse, shirt, shoes is not difficult. And you will look decent.

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Size S

Which size is smaller - S or M? According to the table, S is smaller compared to M.

For S (women's clothing) the following parameters are characteristic:

• height - 170 cm;
• chest - 88 cm;
• hips - 92 cm;
• Russian size - 44.

For S (men's clothing) these are:

• height - 170 cm;
• chest - 92 cm;
• waist - 80 cm;
• size - 46.

Size M

This is a medium size. He's more S a couple of centimeters.

For M (women's clothing) the following parameters are characteristic:

• height - 176 cm;
• chest volume - 92 cm;
• hips - 96 cm;
• Russian size - 46.

For M (men's clothing) the following 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, you should rather be guided not by the manufacturer's specified sizes, but by your own anthropometric data. Then it will be easier to find the perfect 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 slim, which should you 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 tall and thin people is that it is because of the growth that you have to take a couple of sizes larger.

Today, to buy, for example, Chinese clothes, you do not need to go to China and go shopping. It is enough to choose the desired product on the official website or order from intermediaries.

The only inconvenience is not knowing how to determine the Chinese clothing size. Not every buyer from Russia knows the Chinese language, and in the meantime, the necessary and useful information is hidden behind unfamiliar hieroglyphs.

How to determine the size of clothes in China and what to look for?

When choosing outerwear from Chinese manufacturers for yourself, it is worth remembering that one of the features of the Chinese compared to Europeans is their small stature. Therefore, a girl of average height (160 cm) in China is considered a tall girl.

This means that special attention should be paid to the length of the sleeves, and if you are planning to purchase jeans, then the length of the legs, because they may be short in the right size. Be sure to take these measurements into account: otherwise, the thing will look stupid or it will have to be altered a little.

How to choose a Chinese clothing size using tabular data

In order to most correctly answer the question of how to choose a Chinese size of clothing that will not need to be given to friends or sold, you should know your basic measurements - the length of your arms, legs, chest, hips, and waist. These measurements are taken using a centimeter tape:

• the volume of the chest and hips - in the widest places;
• waist size - in the narrowest place (the waist can be high enough);
• the length of the legs and arms can be measured using your old clothing, which fits perfectly to your figure.

To choose a Chinese clothing size, you just need to compare your measurements with the data from the corresponding tables. In this case, you can use the size matching tables:

Matching men's clothing sizes

Size, Russia	International standard	Chest girth, cm	Waist girth, cm	Hip girth, cm	Sleeve length, cm	The size, China
44	XXS	88	70	92	59	S
46	XS	92	76	96	60	M
48	S	96	82	100	61	L
50	M	100	88	104	62	XL
52	L	104	94	108	63	XXL
54	XL	108	100	112	63	XXXL
56	XXL	112	106	116	64	XXXL
58	XXXL	116	112	120	64	XXXL
60	XXXL	120	118	124	65	4XL

Matching women's clothing sizes

Size, Russia	International standard	Chest girth, cm	Waist girth, cm	Hip girth, cm	Sleeve length, cm	Size, China
38	XXS	76	58	82	58/60	S
40	XS	80	62	86	59/61	M
42	S	84	66	92	59/61	M
44	M	88	70	96	60/62	L
46	M	92	74	100	60/62	L
48	L	96	78	104	60/62	XL
50	L	100	82	108	61/63	XXL
52	XL	104	86	112	61/63	XXL
54	XXL	108	90	116	61/63	XXXL

Important: Almost every Chinese brand has its own size chart. This means that you need to search for it either on the product page or on the manufacturer's website.

Chinese sizes are indicated by the letters S, M, L, etc. Sometimes the size is expressed in numbers. It is worth remembering that Chinese manufacturers, indicating the sizes of their products, give a dimensional grid next to them. Another point to consider is the margin of error. Usually the required size will be a couple of centimeters less than the stated size (from 1 to 4 cm).

Alternatively, when planning to make a purchase in a Chinese store, the desired page can be opened using an auto translator. Of course, the readability of such a translation will be doubtful, but the words hips, chest, waist, legs will be understandable. Comparing your measurements with the data on the site, it will immediately become clear what size of this manufacturer is right for you. Do not be upset if it is larger than you are used to buying in American or Russian stores - this is another feature of Chinese clothing.

It would seem that there is nothing easier than buying clothes for yourself, especially knowing your size. But how to determine your size if size charts differ in different countries? And not just in numerical terms - sometimes sizes are also indicated by letters! To choose a little thing for your figure, consider size tables using the example of clothes for the top. Let it be sweaters!

Matching clothing sizes

Most often, you can find out the size scale correctly by country - a clothing manufacturer. For example, there are special European clothing standards, American ones. In the USSR, they also used their own, separate dimensional table, which some Russian manufacturers still use. But this issue must be approached very carefully, since most of the Russian clothing factories have switched to European standards.

In the table you can see what sizes exist and in which countries, as well as their correspondence in measuring the volume of the figure.

As a rule, in the fitting rooms of any self-respecting store there is a table of correspondence of sizes or decoding - which markings correspond to the generally accepted size. But sometimes things even from one manufacturer can be larger or, worse, smaller. It is better to try on a thing, and at the same time see if the style suits you or not quite.

Small sizes include sizes from XS to M in the international garment labeling system. S - "resin" (small in English), M - "medium", that is, medium.

The smallest size is XS, stands for "extrasmall" (super small - English). the letter X indicates the maximum. Despite the fact that the smallest size may be one, according to the Russian size scale, men's sizes 40-42 and women's 38-40 are suitable for this marker. They may have an insignificant difference in volumes, but they will sit on the same person in different ways. Therefore, in this case, you need to choose clothes according to the peculiarities of the structure of the body.

What is the largest clothing size?

All sizes of the L mark refer to large sizes and read "large" (huge in English). Here, the X number indicates a gradual increase in size. So if, for example, you need to buy oversized sweaters, the L branding is suitable for both women and men.

In the Russian size chart, large sizes begin: for women - starting from size 46, for men - from size 48.

The editors of uznayvse.ru wish you pleasant shopping and friendly sales assistants who can always help you in choosing clothes and the right size.

In large stores, clothes are sorted according to the child's height. In the section for newborns, undershirts, bodysuits, pants, overalls are hung or laid out in accordance with the height. The European dimensional grid of children's clothing is becoming more widespread in Russian use. The European size grid corresponds to the baby's height in centimeters, a new size - every 6 cm. In the section for newborns you will find sizes 50, 56, 62, 68. Most newborns start wearing clothes from size 56, and after one and a half to two months they grow up from it and go to the next size.

Measuring the exact height of a newborn is difficult. The easiest way is to remember what height you measured at the doctor's appointment, but for this you need to help the nurse measure the height of your child, put the newborn evenly, do not rush, fix it for a second so that the measurement is reliable.

Each manufacturer of children's clothing sews it according to its own standards. But since for newborns, the cut of clothing is wide, free, the difference is not significant and it is enough to be guided by the growth of the newborn. If we talk about the standards of manufacturers, then European manufacturers do not have a single standard and each company sews according to its own standard. Pants are sewn taking into account the diaper. Large Russian manufacturers of children's clothing sew in accordance with GOST. You will find a table of standard sizes according to GOST below, in the section on sliders for newborns. Here is a table of average standard sizes for many manufacturers. I repeat, thanks to the wide cut of undershirts, bodysuits, overalls for newborns, differences in standards do not greatly affect the result, the main indicator when choosing the size of a newborn's clothing is the growth of the baby.

The size	50	56	62	68	74	80	86	92
Height in cm	up to 50	51-56	57-62	63-68	69-74	75-80	81-86	87-92
Bust in cm	40-43	42-45	44-47	46-49	48-51	50-53	51-55	52-56
Waist in cm	40-43	42-45	44-47	46-48	47-50	49-51	50-52	51-53
Hip girth in cm	42-44	44-46	46-48	48-50	50-52	52-54	54-56	56-58
Age	0 m.	0-1.5 m.	1.5-3 m.	3-6 m.	6-9 m.	9-12 m.	1-1.5 g.	2 g.

Sizes of overalls for newborns

Winter and demi-season overalls for newborns have a size in height in centimeters. They are sewn loose enough to put on blouses, pants, a diaper under the overalls. When choosing a size, keep in mind that a newborn and a baby up to a year old grows very quickly, and the cold season lasts several months, therefore, when buying an expensive thing for growth, it is easy to make a mistake with the size. We recommend buying a jumpsuit for a newborn on the eve of the season.

Sizes of sliders for newborns

Most mothers first encounter the Russian dimensional grid when choosing sliders, panties, T-shirts. The Russian size grid of children's clothing differs from the European one not only in standard metric indicators, but also in the main size. If you see sizes 18, 20, 22 on Russian-made clothes, then this is a Russian dimensional grid. You will find a table with the Russian size grid for newborns' clothes here, just below.

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that the Russian dimensional grid is focused on not very well-fed children. Today, most newborns are larger than 30-50 years ago, when GOST was created. Therefore, when choosing a size according to the table below, pay attention not only to the height, but also to the girth of your child's chest. First, according to the height of the newborn, find the appropriate size in the table, then compare the chest girth in the table with the baby. If the newborn has a smaller chest than in the table, choose a size that matches your height. If the newborn has a larger chest than indicated in the table, take a larger size.

The size	18	20	22	24	26
Height in cm	50-56	62-68	74	80	86-92
Bust in cm	40	44	44	48	52
Waist in cm	40	44	45	48	52
Hip girth in cm	42	46	50	54	56
Approximate age	0-1.5 months	1.5-6 months	6-9 months	9-12 months	1-2 years

Sizes of socks for newborns and babies up to two years old

The size of the socks is determined by the length of the foot in centimeters. The length of the foot is measured from the heel to the tip of the big toe. It is convenient for a newborn to measure a leg when he sleeps. For the most reliable measurement, try tracing the outline of the foot on paper and measuring the length of the foot on the paper.

The size grids of children's socks are different. Most often, there is a grid every 2 cm for even values, for example, from most Russian manufacturers. Some manufacturers produce socks according to the size grid every 1 cm.

Sizes of children's tights

The size of children's tights is determined by the height in centimeters. Manufacturers use a standard foot slip (see size table). If your baby has a large leg, take stretching tights. For a chubby newborn, take tights for the next growth in the dimensional grid.

Tights are double sized, but different manufacturers have different sizes. Some manufacturers sew children's tights in sizes 50-56, 62-68, 74-80, 86-92. Others - 56-62, 68-74, 80-86. Which is very convenient, since makes it possible for a newborn to choose tights in size. Large children's stores sell tights in both sizes.

In the table, we present simultaneously both dimensional grids of children's tights, in size for newborns and babies up to two years old.

Sizes of caps for newborns and baby hats

The sizes of caps for newborns and hats are determined by the length of the head circumference in centimeters. You need to measure the head exactly along the eyebrows, above the ears and further to the back of the head. We measure in a newborn when he lies, then lower the centimeter from the eyebrows to the back of the head vertically. If the newborn is already holding the head, it is better to measure the head circumference when someone is holding him in his arms. If the baby is already sitting, measure while sitting. Then we clasp our head with a centimeter strictly horizontally.

Sizes and caps for newborns and baby hats are very different: in letter and number, single and double, according to dimensional nets every 1, 2 or 4 cm. Most manufacturers sew caps and hats on dimensional nets with double sizes 36-38, 40-42 or 38-40, 42-44 or along a dimensional grid every 2 cm, for example, 36, 38, 40, 42. Sometimes, simultaneously with the volume of the head, the growth of a newborn is indicated, for example, 36/56, 40/62, 44/68, or the age of the child.

Age of girls	0 months	1 month	2 months	3 months	6 months
The average size	32-38	35-40	37-42	39-44	41-46

Sizes of mittens and mittens for newborns and babies

The Russian size of children's mittens and mittens is determined by the girth of the palm, excluding the thumb in centimeters. Correspondence with the international size is shown in the table below. It is very difficult to find mittens for newborns on sale, and sometimes it is not necessary. modern overalls for newborns cover the handles entirely. For one-year-old babies, buying gloves by size is also not easy, in such a situation the smallest ones buy.

International size		0	1
Russian size	10	11	12
Age	0-6 months	6-12 months	1-2 years

The two main problems of a modern person are to lose weight and eat. The size of clothes for today's fashionistas is not just an opportunity to choose a thing for a figure, but also a real reason for pride. The cult of weight loss today, alas, is not a myth.

Size is not the main thing

Fashion magazines sabotage unhealthy thinness by posting pictures of models suffering from anorexia, derived from an excessive desire to lose weight. Popular designers no longer sign contracts with models whose clothing size is close to XXS.

The gods of fashionable Olympus realized in time that they provoke a massive weight loss to the minimum units among women, girls and very young girls, demonstrating models of painful thinness as standards. Therefore, many brands have removed sizes less than XS from clothing stores so that beauties do not have to lose weight for the last size on a hanger.

In fact, the size of the clothes does not determine the ideal shape. 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, a girl will look great in any outfit. The main thing is to choose a thing in accordance with age, body characteristics, emphasizing the best and hiding unnecessary things. And then no one will pay attention to the size number on the tag of the clothes.

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 the normal, ordinary, XS, S, M, L, XL are distinguished. These are the most common dimensions that are created for standard type figures. For those who have asymmetrical proportions, atypical physique, overweight or, conversely, it is not enough, there are sizes that go beyond the standard: XXS, XXL and the like. In those countries where the population is massively faced with the problem of obesity (USA, UK), clothing sizes have several X marks at once (XXXL, XXXXL, XXXXXL, etc.).

How to choose the right size for your clothes?

So how do you 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 the nomination. Clothes tags usually show labels MEX, UK, RUS and others. There are universal international designations of volumes, these are XS, S, M, L, XL. The size of the clothes in this case is calculated from the body measurements taken earlier. Today, this way you can buy not only outerwear, but even bathing suits, shoes and underwear. The table below shows the compliance of sizes with Russian, European, American and Mexican standards.

The size

• RUS(Russia) - Russian sizes.
• UK(United Kingdom) - British sizes (United Kingdom of Great Britain).
• USA(United States of America) - US sizes (United States of America).
• EU(Europe) - European sizes.
• MEX(Mexico) - Mexican sizes.

Thus, you can see which size corresponds to which.

What is XL size?

Many people confuse names, do not know how to identify or simply cannot remember the sequence of sizes, considering XL as small, while XS, on the contrary, is the largest. How to understand the essence of dimensions? There are some 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 these letters are assigned to them. 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 curvaceous shapes should choose extra large (XL size).

Sizes of men's clothing

However, this is not all there is to know about clothing sizes. It is important to remember that, despite the same names, the sizes of things for men and for women differ in size. For example, men's XL is by no means the same as women's XL. Below is a table that describes the dimensions

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 very large XL size is not even the largest in the table. Therefore, in this ratio, men's XL clothing size is more likely to be equated to women's size L. When choosing suits and jackets for a man, the size, which is necessarily indicated on the tag, is also not the least important. Only knowing her and your usual clothing size, you can choose the perfect suit.

For teenagers and the smallest

Children also have their own sizes, but their body grows and changes very quickly, so it makes no sense to indicate the sizes, here things need to be chosen only by fitting. 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 their own things according to standard sizes, trying on several options in order to accurately find their own. Usually children from 4 years old are most suitable 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, the store still did not manage to navigate and remember, for example, what size XL is, or choose a suit for the child on your own, it is better to discard the embarrassment and seek help from a professional consultant-seller of the clothing store.

Every day more and more countries are expanding their clothing markets, which is not always convenient for the buyers themselves. So, our task is to determine the smallest size of clothes that is usually found in the process of purchasing new clothes.

One and the same country can use both American and American standards at the same time. But still, the British, for example, more often indicate European standards, which are slightly different from the usual domestic ones.

Clothing sizes in stores

The data below is correct for both European and European:

• the smallest clothing size is S (from the English small);
• medium size - M (medium);
• the largest is L (large).

The derivative additions of the X (extra) are the hardest to understand. If we start from their presence, then the smallest clothing size in this case is XS, but there is also a combination of XXS. European means the XS standard as corresponding to sizes 32-34, and the S marking means 36-38 sizes. There is a whole table to help each customer find the right clothes.

What is the smallest clothing size?

If we proceed from the international marking system, then small sizes are considered from XS to M. XS fits very miniature figure parameters, and from English translates as “extrasmall”. The addition of the letter X indicates the maximum degree of manifestation of the trait. In Europe, XS is considered the same size for everyone, but according to the domestic grid, 40-42 and women from 38 to 40 fall under this criterion separately. In volumes, they may have insignificant differences, but all things will sit on the same person differently ... Therefore, in this case, it is necessary to select clothes based on the characteristics of the structure of the body.

We have determined which is the smallest clothing size, but the reader should also know about the largest. These include sizes marked L "large" (large). In this case, the prefixes X indicate a step-by-step increase in parameters. In domestic tables, large sizes cross the mark for women - from 46th, in men - from 48th.

Where to look for small size clothes?

However, it is not always possible to find a thing to your liking. The smallest size of women's clothing, for example, is not always present on the windows of ordinary stores. In this case, it is best to look for a good online store, today this is not a problem. In order not to be mistaken with the choice, you also need knowledge about the differences in the size of the marking by country. The smallest clothing sizes can also be found in children's stores. Most importantly, do not forget about your age, otherwise the thing will look ridiculous on you.

It will not be difficult for needlewomen to sew clothes with their own hands. You can do it to order, for other people, but this will require special skills. It is very important to decide what is suitable and what is not for women with a small size, since fashionable clothes, unfortunately, will not always be appropriate for a girl of short stature.

What to wear?

For women who have the smallest size of clothes (and most often these are low fumes), jeans and trousers, flared to the bottom, but narrowed to the knee, are well suited. It is better to choose skirts with a mini length. Shoes with rounded toes should be abandoned, on the contrary, a sharp toe visually makes the leg longer. Outfits should be made up of ensembles that are uniform in tone. The presence of dark shades in clothing is desirable.

Women are made much higher vertical striped fabric. Avoid layered clothing as it will bring you closer to the ground. It is also better to choose small bags and accessories.

A skirt that does not fall below the knee looks good. The belt should be as thin as possible. But they are perfect for owners of small clothing sizes. Trousers with a low rise do not suit them.

Choose your jumpsuit carefully. Plain colors will look good.

Try not to buy Mary Jane style shoes with straps. Visually, they cut the feet in half, which makes the leg shorter. Shoes with a deep cut look great. Winter shoes should be no higher than mid-calf, boots and low shoes will look better.

But this is not the most important thing either. The main thing is that the clothes are first of all liked by the owner herself, so that the woman feels comfortable and comfortable in it.

Finding the right clothes for yourself is a headache for almost every woman. For those whose height is small, the search for new things can turn into a serious problem. After all, the bulk of the products on the market are designed for people of average height. For tall, you can also find enough wardrobe items. For shorter ones, the choice is much less. But you probably shouldn't despair, even if you need to find the smallest clothing size for an adult.

Since clothing stores from various countries have become common, first of all it is necessary to understand the size designations. To begin with, let's determine what the smallest size of clothes can be found when purchasing new clothes. Most countries now use American and European standards at the same time. But very often Europeans indicate only their own European standard, which also differs from the usual Russian one.

Clothing size in store

American style clothing size chart:
S - small (from English small)
M - medium
L - large

Next are the derivatives with the addition of the letter X (extra). The smallest clothing size is considered XS, although XXS is very rare. In the European system, XS marking corresponds to sizes 32-34, and clothing size S - 36-38, respectively. Now let's try to find out what shape parameters they fit.

For women with a bust of 76-80 cm, a waist of 60-64 cm and a hip of 84-88 centimeters, a miniature XS will just fit. Accordingly, clothing size S is suitable for parameters - 68-72 cm for the waist, 84-88 cm for the chest and 92-96 cm for the hips.

What is better not to wear

However, deciding on the size does not mean finding what is needed. In a wide assortment, goods for petite women are not particularly on display windows. Here you can recommend turning to the World Wide Web and looking for a suitable online clothing store, since there are enough of them now. This is where knowledge of labeling and size differences by country comes in handy.

You can take a chance and look into a children's clothing store, sometimes you can also buy suitable products there. It is only important to remember your age so that the thing does not look too ridiculous on you. You can sew to order or by yourself, but here you need skill or the presence of a good milliner.

It is also important to determine what can and cannot be worn by short women. Fashionable clothes, even with a strong desire, will not always be appropriate for a girl of short stature.

Tunics, shirt-cut dress, summer wide-leg trousers, especially with a large pattern, midi and maxi skirts, bell skirts are not suitable for short, in principle. Not suitable for short women bermuda and capri shorts. In short, loose-fitting garments should be avoided. If you cannot do without some kind of fashionable thing, choose monochromatic models.

What to wear?

Fashionable clothes such as jeans and trousers that are flared at the bottom, but narrow to the knee, are very short. Mini skirts are desirable. Avoid shoes with a rounded toe; an elongated toe, on the other hand, makes the leg look longer. Make ensembles from outfits that are similar in tone, preferably dark shades.

Makes the fabric taller for women with vertical stripes, but not horizontal stripes. Layering in clothes is not yours. All these layers will push you into the ground. Just like large accessories. It is better to choose small bags.

It's a good idea that the skirt doesn't drop below the knee. Belts should be thin. But high-waisted dresses are just made for you, as are high-rise pants. Low-rise pants are best avoided.

A good solution for short ones is a jumpsuit, but a plain one is better. If you want with a drawing, then the drawing itself should visually lengthen the model.

Avoid wearing shoes with an ankle strap. They seem to divide the feet in half and shorten. Better to choose shoes with a deep cut. Boots are no higher than mid-calf, and even better boots and low shoes.

But, most importantly, you should like any fashionable women's clothing, you should feel comfortable and comfortable in it. And the charm and attractiveness of a woman does not at all depend on her height.

Are you planning to do some shopping? Going shopping, buying new things, changing style and image - the activity is certainly exciting and interesting. However, the incomprehensible letters that designate the sizes S M and L, xl, xxl can cause some confusion in the process of buying the thing you like, if you do not know what they mean.

How to determine the size of clothing

We are used to thinking that the main indicator for determining the size is half the chest circumference. It is important to take measurements correctly. The measuring tape should be placed exactly horizontally, adhere tightly to the body without strong tension or sagging, and pass through the most prominent points of the chest.

The person being measured must be wearing underwear or light summer clothing. In order for the decoding of the sizes S M L to be as accurate as possible, we recommend making additional measurements:

chest girth;

waist circumference;

hip girth.

We measure the waist on the naked body, without pulling in or protruding the stomach, the position of the body should be relaxed and natural. Measure the hips at their widest point.

Keep in mind that if your type of figure, for example, matches the sizes of T-shirts S M L, this does not mean that skirts or trousers will have the same dimension.

Correspondence of letter designations with digital

There are several generally accepted dimension markings: Russian, European and American. The international letter designation system is commonly used.

In order to determine what sizes S M L are, let's say right away that the letter designation is the first letter of the corresponding English word:

S - Small (small);

M - Middle (middle);

L- Large (large).

The letter X (extra) can mean very small (XS) or, on the contrary, very large (HL).

For women

Marking
Bust (cm)
Hip girth (cm)

To determine S M L what are these dimensions in the Russian manner of designating the size range, it is better to use a special table. The standard European size grid of women's clothing, translated into Russian size S M L, is as follows:

S - corresponds to 44;

M - for the value of PoG 46 cm;

L - means Russian 48.

For men

S M L clothing size chart for men has a similar look. The principle for determining men's metric values ​​is the same as for women's clothing:

S - corresponds to the 46th;

L - means 50.

The size of men's clothing S M L, in contrast to women's, includes such an indicator as the girth of the neck. It is important when choosing and buying dress shirts.

For those who find it easier to navigate the familiar dimensional grid, using tables, they can easily convert European designations into the female Russian size S M L.

How not to be mistaken with the choice of clothes

Despite the fact that there is a generally accepted table of sizes C ML, the size of clothes from different manufacturers can vary significantly. Sometimes it happens that the winter collection will be more complete than the summer one for the same brand. Please note that the product may be produced for the market of a specific country, and there may be another metric system in use.

To be sure, it is better to use not averaged data, but the size tables of the brand whose clothes you are going to buy. Usually this information can be found on the manufacturer's website.

The surest way how not to make a mistake when buying clothes is to try on things in a brand store. If you plan to buy clothes in an online store, then it would be right to visit a real outlet and try on several things of the selected brand.

If we summarize the data, we get a summary table of the correspondence of the size range of women's and men's clothing.

Having come to a boutique of fashionable clothes and having chosen a suitable original solution for ourselves, we will certainly take it for fitting. You should not trust the value indicated on the label 100 percent, since minor deviations are possible associated with the characteristics of the production equipment, the style of a particular thing, which is now more modern and creative. Does not always carry a digital designation. Often sellers, looking for the right option, ask us: "S, M - what size of clothing is needed?" Experienced on the move, they can determine the right one by eye, and some specify it. What parameters does the letter match

Letter and number designation

In our country, we are accustomed to correlating the size range with a numerical designation, but it is not used everywhere, and now domestic manufacturers are increasingly switching to a 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 is meant?

What to take as a basis?

The value is determined in accordance with the parameters of the human body. Fundamental are (in cm): height, hips, chest volume. Also, an important role can be played by: 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, freely navigate in values. Let us consider the ratio of the numerical designation to the letter by the example of M. What size of clothing (female, male) corresponds to it?

M marking and corresponding parameters

M is a letter designation (in Latin) of a medium size (medium) clothing. According to all-Russian standards, this is a female size 46, and a male size - 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) correspond 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 women's underwear, the M marking corresponds to size 48 with a waist circumference of 75-78 cm, a hip circumference of 102-104 cm.For women's headwear, M is a head circumference of 55.6-57.8 cm.

M - what is the size of men's clothing? For men, marking M (Russian size 48) corresponds to the following parameters (in cm):

Waist circumference - 76.2-83.8;

Chest circumference -96.5-101.6.

For trousers, jeans, this is 32-33. For men's shirts M - size 48 with a neck girth of 39-40 cm. Men's underwear marked M also corresponds to size 48. For men's headwear, M is similar to the size of women's headwear (55.6-57.8 cm).

Does size M apply to baby clothes?

M - what size The clothing of the following parameters corresponds to the Marking M: for a 6-9-month-old child, this is size 24, chest girth - 48 cm, height is about 74 cm, and for an average 6-8-year-old child, this is a parameter of 32-34 with height 122-137 cm and weight 23-30 kg with a waist circumference, depending on the physique (strong, slim or medium) - 52.1-68.6 cm. As for winter hats, the M marking corresponds to hats 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 the thing with the dimensions of a person.

Sizing can be a problem for many people. Not because they do not know their own, but because there are a lot of markings for them and it is very easy to get confused here. Among the most common markings of clothing and footwear in our country are Russian, American, Chinese, European and British. So what is the size M?

What parameters are needed to determine the size?

For example, 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 markings 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.

"Esca" has its own characteristics - additional data - for outerwear. There are also nuances for underwear.

Women

Before proceeding to a detailed description of international standards, it is worth remembering how and from what the familiar to us were formed. The upper part of the wardrobe is the bust girth, divided in two.

For example, at 84 cm - 84 is divided by 2, it turns out 42 size. It looks like the data for the lower part of the wardrobe is 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-fitting - may not fully comply with this principle.

Sometimes the formula is used: hip girth: 2 - 2, i.e. for hips of 88 cm, the calculation can be applied: 88: 2 - 2 = 42 size.

Women's "Esca" roughly corresponds to:

• chest girth - 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. Let's move on.

Men

Russian sizes for men are determined in the same way as for women, but there are a number of differences. For example, the parameters of a shirt are calculated not by the size of the chest, but by the number of the collar.

S - what is the size of men's clothing? So, the size S for a strong half of humanity corresponds to the Russian 44-46. Other data:

• chest girth - in the range of 90 - 92 cm;
• hip girth - in the range 94 - 96 cm;
• waist circumference - in the range of 74 - 76 cm;
• collar number - 37-38.

It should be remembered that the male figure is usually wider at the shoulders, but narrower in the pelvis (compared to the female). Therefore, "S" - these are the parameters of a specific wardrobe item, and in very rare cases can apply to all clothes of one person.

Child size S - what is the size of the child?

The size S for children is also small, but it is considered relative to other child parameters, i.e. "Small among small". Therefore, the children's "Esca" is about 32 Russian. Other dimensions:

• chest girth - in the range 62 - 64 cm;
• hip girth - in the range of 67 - 69 cm;
• waist circumference - in the range of 56 - 58 cm.

Underwear and outerwear

To choose women's panties, the parameters of the bust, hips and waist in size S are enough. Bras are a little more complicated. First, a new parameter is added - the girth under the bust. Secondly, bras have special markings. So, with the bust of the female "Eske" in ~ 84 cm, under the bust, as a rule, 68-72 cm, which corresponds to the size A of the bra.

Important. T-shirts, tops, nightgowns, etc. are selected according to the general rules for size S.

Outerwear has its own characteristics. The growth parameter is added. For "Eski" it is:

What is the best way to determine your size?

To accurately determine the size, you need to measure the above parameters with a tailor's tape (centimeter). You can do it yourself, but the calculations will be more accurate if you take measurements with the help of an assistant. His duties will include tracking the evenness of the application of the tape: without sags, weights and bevels.

1. The bust is measured at the most prominent points.
2. Waist parameters, on the contrary, are made in the smallest size.
3. It is especially worth measuring the thighs - these dimensions are determined by the most prominent points of the thighs, but not the buttocks!

Now any woman can define her parameters and understand what the letter "S" means on labels. You need to choose clothes based on these data, because in addition to beauty, convenience is also of paramount importance!

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