US to UK sizing conversion

SiHH · 30 Sep 2009 at 14:29

Am I correct in thinking that US sizes are bigger than UK ones when looking at clothing sizes ?

uber soldat · 30 Sep 2009 at 14:32

SiHH said:
Am I correct in thinking that US sizes are bigger than UK ones when looking at clothing sizes ?

Size zero US=Size 4 UK i believe so no.

h00fzilla · 30 Sep 2009 at 14:34

Yes, United States have vanity sizing most places, so:

UK Large = US Medium
UK Medium = US Small
etc.

(This is from experience with gents clothing)

SiHH · 30 Sep 2009 at 14:36

h00fzilla said:
Yes, United States have vanity sizing most places, so:

UK Large = US Medium
UK Medium = US Small
etc.

(This is from experience with gents clothing)

Thanks mate

Glaucus · 30 Sep 2009 at 14:36

Just google it.. man the first site has all eh charts needed.
http://brightonarea.co.uk/ebay/conversion.html

Killerkebab · 30 Sep 2009 at 14:39

SiHH said:
Am I correct in thinking that US sizes are bigger than UK ones when looking at clothing sizes ?

As far as I know, no.
However to avoid problems just ask for sizes in inches and get someone to measure you, they're the same inches on both sides of the Atlantic

h00fzilla · 30 Sep 2009 at 14:47

SiHH said:
Thanks mate

No problems. This is what I've found personally, but I also have it on the authority of a girl I know who designs clothes for some (huge) American chain stores.

DISCLAIMER: I suppose that sometimes it depends on the shop though. For example, some places might offer more fitted stuff. Best to double-check sizing guides on all sites.

SiHH · 30 Sep 2009 at 14:48

h00fzilla said:
No problems. This is what I've found personally, but I also have it on the authority of a girl I know who designs clothes for some (huge) American chain stores.

DISCLAIMER: I suppose that sometimes it depends on the shop though. For example, some places might offer more fitted stuff. Best to double-check sizing guides on all sites.

Yeah just checked now with the store im ordering from and it seems I come up as small on there charts.

How to knock a guys ego !

nikebee · 30 Sep 2009 at 16:18

h00fzilla said:
Yes, United States have vanity sizing most places, so:

UK Large = US Medium
UK Medium = US Small
etc.

(This is from experience with gents clothing)

That's generally what I find as well.

If I need a large shirt, I get an XL one in the States.
If you need a medium, get a large one.