It would seem that there is nothing easier than buying clothes for yourself, especially knowing your size. How can you determine your size if size charts V different countries ah different? And not just in numerical terms - sometimes sizes are also indicated by letters! To choose something that suits your figure, let’s look at the size charts using outerwear as an example. Let it be sweaters!

Matching clothing sizes

Most often, you can find out the correct size scale by the country - the clothing manufacturer. For example, there are special European and American clothing standards. The USSR also used its own separate size chart, which is still used by some Russian manufacturers. But this issue must be approached very carefully, since most 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 size correspondence or a breakdown of which marking corresponds to the generally accepted size. But sometimes things even from the same manufacturer can be too big or, worse, too small. It’s better to try on the item and at the same time see if the style suits you or not.

What is the smallest clothing size?

Small sizes include sizes XS to M in the international clothing labeling system. S – “smol” (small in English), M – “medium”, that is, medium.

The smallest size is XS, which stands for “extrasmall” (super small - English). the letter X indicates maximum. Despite the fact that there may be one smallest size, according to the Russian size scale, this marker fits men's sizes 40-42 and women's 38-40. They may have a slight difference in volume, but they will fit differently on the same person. Therefore, in this case, you need to select clothes according to your body structure.

What is the largest clothing size?

All sizes marked L refer to large sizes and are read as “large” (huge in English). Here the number X indicates a gradual increase in size. So if, say, you need to buy large size sweaters, the L marking 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.

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A comical situation: a woman comes to a clothing store and chooses outfits. Takes several dresses different manufacturers, but the same size. And what turns out to be? One dress is too small, the second is too big, and the third is just right. How so? The fact is that there are small sizes. And there are European ones.

What if the label contains the letters S, M, L and higher? Then how do you know? For example, is women's size 44 S or M? Now we will tell you everything in detail.

International standards

Imagine that you find yourself abroad. In foggy and rainy London, with its beautiful boutique shops. I want to buy everything that can be seen there. Such exquisite clothes. But the size tag is somehow incomprehensible.

Or take Japan. There is generally something very strange going on with the sizes. The same as in Italy. What's the matter? The fact is that the sizes are different everywhere. More precisely, their designations are different.

Size 42-44 - is it S or M? And what does size 9 or 42 III mean? Below is a table of English, Italian, Japanese and American sizes.

Overseas Shopping Chart

A little later we will find out whether size 44 is S or M. For now, let's move on to our size table, promised earlier.

Russian size	English	American	Italian	Japanese
38	4 30	0	36 0	3
40	6 32	2	38 I	5
42	8 34	4	40 II	7
44	10 36	6	42 III	9
46	12 38	8	44 IV	11
48	14 40	10	46 V	13
50	16 42	12	48 VI	15
52	18 44	14	50 VII	17
54	20 46	16	52 VIII	19
56	22 48	18	54 IX	21
58	24 50	20	56 X	23
60	26 52	22	58XI	25
62	28 54	24	60 XII	27
64	30 56	26	62 XIII	29
66	32 58	28	64 XIV	31
68	34 60	30	66XV	33
70	36 62	32	68 XVI	35

This is what international clothing sizes look like.

How to find out your size?

Women's size Is 44 S or M? Let's first find out what the parameters of a lady wearing Russian clothing size 44 are.

Let's start by measuring our volumes with an ordinary centimeter (centimeter tape). We need to know the sizes of three main points: chest line, waist, hip volume. How is this measured?

Breast volume is measured at its most protruding points. The centimeter should fit snugly to the body and fit snugly at the level of the armpits. Have you measured it? Let's write it down.

The waist is measured just above the navel, about one centimeter. There is no need to tighten the measuring tape at the waist.

The hips, like the chest, are measured at the most protruding points. The tape fits tightly, but does not tighten on the hips.

Have you measured it? Have you recorded it? Let's move on to the size table.

Size	Bust	Waist circumference	Hip circumference
38	76	58	82
40	80	62	86
42	84	66	92
44	88	70	96
46	92	74	100
48	96	78	104
50	100	82	108
52	104	86	112
54	108	90	116

What to do if a woman has measurements of 90 - 72 - 98? This is called an intermediate size. It ranges between 44 and 46. When choosing clothes, you need to focus on a larger size. Guided by chest circumference.

What about men?

Is size 44 S or M, if we talk about men's? Let's first look at the table of Russian sizes.

Russian size	Bust	Waist circumference	Hip circumference
44	88	70	92
46	92	76	96
48	96	82	100
50	100	88	104
52	104	94	108
54	108	100	112
56	112	106	116
58	116	112	120
60	120	118	124

How are male measurements taken?

The centimeter fits snugly to the body, as mentioned above.

Chest circumference is measured across the shoulder blades, a centimeter passes through the armpits.

Waist circumference - 1 cm above the navel.

Hip circumference - at the most protruding points. The measuring tape on the hips is not tightened, but it is also not allowed to sag.

XS, S and others

Is size 44 S or M? The time has come to reveal this terrible secret. But let’s go a little further and talk about decoding of one size or another. What do all these letters mean?

xxxs - very, very, very (extra-extra-extra small) small size.

xxs - very, very small (extra-extra small).

xs - very small (extra small).

s - small.

m - average.

l - large.

xl - very large (extra large).

xxl and above - very, very large sizes (extra-extra large).

This is all very interesting and informative, but when will we move on to the main topic? Already now. Continue reading and you will find out if sizes 42-44 are S, 44-46 are M, and 46-48 are L.

Russian size	Foreign size
38	xxxs
40	xxs
42	xs
44	s
46	m
48	l (L)
50	xl (XL)

Now we know what size Russian women's 44 corresponds to. This is S. But what about men? Among the representatives of the stronger sex size chart next:

Let's summarize

The purpose of the article is to tell the reader about the correspondence of sizes. If the label on a garment says its size is S or M, is it size 44 or 46? We found out that S is Russian women's size 44.

Let's highlight the main aspects:

Before finding out what a person’s “letter” size is, you need to find out your parameters and Russian size.

We remind you that the chest is measured at the most protruding points. The measuring tape fits snugly to the body and runs along the armpit line.

The waist is measured 1 centimeter above the navel.

Measurements of the hips are carried out at the most protruding points. The tape does not need to be tightened too much, but it is also unacceptable to allow it to sag.

All of the above applies to female measurements.

Men's are carried out almost the same way. The chest is measured at the level of the shoulder blades, and the centimeter passes through the armpits.

Men's sizes more than women's.

All necessary tables with proportions and sizes are presented in the article. They can be written out or printed.

Conclusion

Now the reader knows how to determine his clothing size. And yet, a little test: is size 44 S or M? Does everyone remember that this is S?

Knowing your parameters will be useful not only for those who like to go shopping for clothes, but also for sewing enthusiasts. Do you want to sew a beautiful thing that will fit perfectly? It all starts small - with measuring the volume of your own body. Knowing them and knowing how to navigate clothing sizes, you can sew an excellent suit. Or buy it without wasting time wondering what size I'm wearing.

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

May 2, 2018

Which size is smaller - S or M? This question most often interests women and men who do not know how to choose the right clothes for themselves. Many people don’t even know what size they wear. It often happens that clothes are small or large, sometimes the item itself is labeled incorrectly.

Size chart

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

What do the letter codes on the tags of women's clothing 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 tags 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) - average;
• Large (L) - large;
• Extra Large (XL) - very large;
• Extra Extra Large (XXL) - very, very large.

Those with modest measurements most often choose XXS, XS or S.

How to choose the right size

What is the smallest size - S, M, L? You need to understand this in order to make the right choice. Each person has individual body parameters. These include the volume of the chest, waist, hips, shoulder width, length of legs and arms, height. It often turns out that on a girl who wears size 42, for example, a suit will fit perfectly, but for a woman with round shapes, a jacket needs to be chosen 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, statistical averages.

When purchasing, of course, you should be guided by the indicated size, but it is better to try on several things to determine what fits best. When buying clothes from a Russian or Ukrainian manufacturer, pay attention to the label - it indicates your height in cm, which may differ from yours by three centimeters, smaller or larger. 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 and suits women and men with a thin, slender build. How to measure yourself correctly with a centimeter? To determine the correct size of shoes and clothing, certain anthropometric indicators are used that need to be correctly determined. What parameters should be measured to accurately know the size of clothes and shoes?

1. Height. To correctly measure your height, you will need outside help, a pencil and a ruler. Stand barefoot and straight against the wall. You need to put the ruler on your head, draw a straight line from the top of your head to the wall, and make a mark. 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 passes through the most prominent points.
3. Waist size. Measure using a centimeter. When taking measurements, you do not need to pull in your stomach, otherwise the parameters will be incorrect.
4. Hip circumference. Measure 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 your foot with a centimeter; it is better to take such measurements in the morning. Then stand on a white piece of paper and trace foot with a pencil. To correctly determine your foot length, calculate the distance between the farthest points in the figure (usually thumb and heel - diagonally). You need to measure both legs, choose the largest result and round it to the nearest five millimeters.

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

Size S

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

The following parameters are typical for S (women's clothing):

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

For S (men's clothing) are:

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

Size M

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

The following parameters are typical for M (women's clothing):

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

For M (men's clothing) the following parameters:

• height - 176 cm;
• chest - 96 cm;
• waist - 84 cm;
• size - 48.

Size L

Which size is smaller - S or M, if this 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 men's clothing:

• 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 ideal option. Women and men have their own clothing parameters, that is, this means that S, M, L and others will be different, since men are physically larger.

If a girl or guy is slim, what should you choose - S or M? The smallest size is S, but if you are tall, then it makes sense to go with M so that the length of the sleeves or legs is normal. Big problem tall and thin is that it is precisely because of the height that you have to take a couple of sizes larger.

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Chest girth is determined as follows: the measuring tape is applied to three main points: on the upper border of the side line of the bra, under the armpit and at the most protruding place of the chest. It is important that when moving the tape up or down the bra cup, the size does not increase, but only decreases - in this case, the measurements will be correct. Waist circumference is the minimum length of the tape, that is, as you move up/down, the figure only increases. Not all women's waists are located at the level of the navel; the natural curve may be higher or lower, and your task is to find the smallest size. Hip circumference - the measuring tape is not applied in the middle of the buttocks, but along the most protruding part of them, while in front it should not fall or rise too high - the circumference should be parallel to the floor.

All measurements are taken in underwear, in a standing position.

How we measure things

To make it easier to understand the size selection of women's clothing, we offer a breakdown of the size table:

Chest circumference - the distance from one sleeve armhole to another along the bust level. Waist circumference - for shoulder items - the value in centimeters between the extreme points of the item along the waist level, and for waist items - the length between the side points of the upper cut. Hip circumference - the number of centimeters at the level of the maximum volume of the buttocks. Length is a parameter measured from the shoulder so that the line passes through the most protruding part of the chest to the edge of the item. Back - measured from the bottom vertebra of the neck in the middle of the back to the edge of the item. Sleeve length is determined along the outer edge from the shoulder to the very bottom. Shoulder length - determined from the neck seam to the sleeve edge. The length of the inseam is from the crotch of the jeans to the bottom of the seam. The length of skirts and shorts is determined from the top cut to the edge of the product.

Problems with choosing clothes often arise for people with a full complexion, since manufacturers mainly produce products in small and medium sizes. However, petite girls and young men also experience difficulties when choosing new clothes in stores and boutiques, becausesmallest clothing sizespecific to different countries. For the right choice dresses, jeans, skirts, shirts, trousers and other wardrobe items, it is useful to know the difference in size tables generally accepted for domestic and foreign brands.

Clothing size is an alphanumeric code that reflects the linear parameters of a person’s figure. When drawing up uniform standards for size grids, the girth of the chest, waist, neck, length of sleeves, legs, hips and height are taken into account, depending on the specific item of the wardrobe. Designationsmallest clothing size– letter S (from English word small (small)). Even smaller is the parameter designated XS, which translates as “extra small”. Continental European countries, the United States and Russia have different size charts. When purchasing, it is recommended to know the differences in labeling, since fashion collections contain designations regulated by uniform standards of producing countries. Petite girls often find it difficult to choose the right clothing size

In Russia

For the domestic size chart, the unit of measurement is centimeters. Measurements are taken from them, on the basis of which size tables are compiled for women, men, and children. In Russia, seven sizes are accepted, starting from the smallest. It is clear from themwhat is the smallest clothing size, used by Russian manufacturers:

• very, very small – XXS (eXstra eXstra Small) – 38th for women, 40th for men;
• very small – XS (eXstra Small). According to the table feminine meanings corresponds to the 40th parameter, for men - 42nd;
• small or smallest – S (Small). Shows size 42 for women's clothing and 44 for men's clothing.

Next come the average values ​​marked M (strong text Medium), large sizes L (Large), XL (eXstra Large) - very large and XXL (eXtra eXtra Large) - very, very large. Separate labeling of clothing for very fat and large people is provided - XXXL, BXL and above.

To buy clothes in the smallest size, that is less than M , you can take measurements of the chest, waist and hips. Ideal when things fit without tightly fitting the figure. If an average value is obtained when measuring with a centimeter tape, it must beround up(for example, 85.5 cm is taken as 86.0 cm, but not 85.0), additionally take into account height.
Size charts may vary from country to country

In the USA

Clothing from foreign brands is of high quality and a wide range. Today you can easily purchase any items from manufacturers in the USA. The sizing charts of the States are very different from the Russian ones, since the smallest clothing number for Americans is “00” - this is least 38th parameter according to domestic tables. At the same time, the largest size 28 in the USA corresponds to Russian 60-64. To convert the values ​​of American grids to the standard ones adopted in Russia, you need to know four basic parameters in centimeters:

• girth at convex points along the chest line;
• waist measurement without straining the abdominal muscles;
• hip volume at the most protruding points;
• height from crown to feetmeasured with a straight back.

When taking measurements, the resulting values ​​are rounded up. The smallest sizes in the US are 0, 2, 4 for women's clothing, 4, 6, 8 for men's clothing. Other values ​​are standard American system reflect medium, large and extra-large sizes.

To determine your size, you must take correct measurements.

In Europe

Many countries have their own scale for measuring things. The specificity of standard indicators for European things - in different European countries the values ​​may differ. For example, size women's jeans for all of Europe the smallest is 32nd, for Italy – 36th, for Great Britain – 4th number. The difference between domestic and European values ​​is 6 points. To determinesmallest clothing size S or Lyou need to subtract six from the Russian value - you get the parameter accepted in Europe. Minimum European table parameters:

• The 32nd corresponds to the international value XXS;
• The 34th reflects the parameters of a very small XS garment;
• European size 36 – small, fits S.

Some confusion arises due to different meanings for women's and men's items by category - tops, bottoms, winter items, underwear, hosiery, accessories. In addition, for England and Italy the table parameters differ from the general European values.

When making online purchases, you should pay attention to the clothing size tables provided on the websites. Values ​​may vary for different online stores and brands.

The smallest sizes of women's clothing in Russia, USA, Europe, in centimeters.

Russia	World standard	Bust	Girth waist	Hip circumference	USA	Europe	England
38th	XXS	76	58	82	0	32nd	4/30
40th	XS	80	62	86	2	34th	6/32
42nd	S	84	66	92	4	36th	8/34

For men, the size chart starts with a minimum value of 44 by Russian standards, 4 by American standards, and 38 by European standards. When choosing items in stores, you need to pay attention to the tags; you can seek advice from the seller. If you order clothessmall sizes for girlsonline, you should take your measurements and use size correspondence tables.

Where to buy

With all the wealth of choice offered in fashion boutiques and stores, choosing clothes for a petite figure is not easy. Minimum sizes cannot be found everywhere. But if you use simple recommendations, you will be able to choose clothes in a small size and highlight the advantages of your figure. Where to buy small items:

• specialized online stores. The websites offer a fairly extensive selection of products, but you should study the size markings on the products in detail;
• sew clothes to order by contacting a professional atelier. This is an ideal option; when sewing, all the features and nuances of a miniature figure are taken into account;
• visit a fashion boutique with a wide selection of products. Clothing in medium and large sizes sells out faster, so you have a chance to pick up smaller items at a good price.

Alternatively, you can search suitable clothing in stores for teenagers. Only when choosing products should you give preference to neutral outfits without childish motifs. Dresses of a simple cut look impressive on petite ladies; do not get carried away with massive accessories, baggy things, or shoes with very high heels. Knowing exactly your own body parameters, choosing products of the minimum size from domestic and foreign manufacturers will not be difficult.

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