How to find your size
1
Know your starting size or measurements
Use a well-fitting garment's label, or measure bust/chest, waist and hips.
2
Read across the chart
Find your size's row — every column in that row is the same size in another system.
3
When in doubt, size up
Between sizes or between brands, the larger size is usually the safer buy.
Women's dress size chart
| US | UK | EU/DE | FR | IT | Letter | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hips (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 32 | 34 | 36 | XS | 78 | 60 | 84 |
| 2 | 6 | 34 | 36 | 38 | XS | 81 | 63 | 87 |
| 4 | 8 | 36 | 38 | 40 | S | 84 | 66 | 90 |
| 6 | 10 | 38 | 40 | 42 | S | 88 | 70 | 94 |
| 8 | 12 | 40 | 42 | 44 | M | 92 | 74 | 98 |
| 10 | 14 | 42 | 44 | 46 | M | 96 | 78 | 102 |
| 12 | 16 | 44 | 46 | 48 | L | 100 | 82 | 106 |
| 14 | 18 | 46 | 48 | 50 | L | 104 | 86 | 110 |
| 16 | 20 | 48 | 50 | 52 | XL | 110 | 92 | 116 |
Charts are industry-standard approximations — sizing varies between brands, so check the brand's own chart when you can.
Questions
How do I measure for a dress size?
Measure bust at the fullest point, waist at the narrowest, hips at the widest — tape level, snug but not tight. Match the bust first; if the waist or hips point one row up, size up.
Are these charts exact?
They're the common industry standard, but brands vary — treat them as the best starting point, not a guarantee.