Women love to pamper themselves with new clothes, but more often! Sometimes it turns into something like a cult, which is called shopping. With its help, the fair sex relieve stress, increase the hormones of joy and happiness in their body and renew their wardrobe, becoming even more beautiful. But sometimes these pleasant activities take so much time! Our century allows you to reduce losses on trips to shopping centers by providing online shopping services. However, when purchasing clothes through the World Wide Web, you need to navigate and understand international and Russian sizes.
Measure three times
In order to make purchases through convenient services, it is not enough to find an inexpensive item you like from a reliable seller. The most important thing is to take accurate measurements of yourself and compare them with the dimensional grid provided by the store.
Measurement is carried out using a soft "centimeter" -seamstress measuring tape.
The length of the sleeve is fixed along the outer part of the arm with its slight bend.
To determine the volume of the chest, measure the girth of its most convex parts.
Hips are measured according to the same principle - it is necessary to clasp the buttocks and the femur. If there is a tummy, it is important to take it into account too.
Waist is measured around the belt.
Leg length - along the outer part from the waist to the bottom of the foot.
The circumference of the head is determined by its widest part.
When buying outerwear, you need to pay special attention to the width of armholes, shoulders and chest, adding 2-4 cm to your actual measurements.
It is better to use the help of a loved one. It is necessary to measure carefully, not underestimating the indicators, for example, by retracting the abdomen, but not overestimating them. The parameters of Russian sizes in the corresponding tables are mainly limited by the volume of the chest, waist and hips, the data obtained is divided in half. For example, the hip circumference is 90 cm, so the width of the trousers at the hips will be approximately 45 cm.
Russian standards
The market economy and its corresponding competition determine the presence of various dimensional grids. Russian sizes of women's clothing are marked with numbers from 40 to 66. A domestic manufacturer most often strives to match the specified value. However, it is always necessary to take into account the deviation of the actual from the theoretical by 0.5-1 cm.
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Russian sizes of women's clothing. Compliance table with GOST 29295-2003 |
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| Number | Average Bust | Average waist | Average hips | Shoulder width | Average neckline |
| 40 | 78-81 | 60-63 | 85-90 | 12 | 35 |
| 42 | 82-86 | 63-67 | 91-94 | 12, 2 | 35, 5 |
| 44 | 87-90 | 67-70 | 95-98 | 12, 4 | 36, 5 |
| 46 | 91-94 | 71-75 | 99-102 | 12, 6 | 37 |
| 48 | 95-98 | 75-79 | 103-106 | 12, 8 | 38 |
| 50 | 99-102 | 80-82 | 107-110 | 13 | 38, 5 |
| 52 | 103-106 | 83-88 | 111-114 | 13, 2 | 39 |
| 54 | 107-110 | 88-92 | 115-118 | 13, 4 | 40 |
| 56 | 111-114 | 93-95 | 119-122 | 13, 6 | 41 |
| 58 | 115-118 | 96-101 | 123-126 | 13, 8 | 42 |
| 60 | 119-122 | 102-106 | 127-130 | 14 | 43 |
| 62 | 123-126 | 107-110 | 131-134 | 14, 2 |
44 |
| 64 | 127-130 | 111-115 | 135-138 | 14, 4 | 45 |
| 66 | 131-134 | 116-119 | 139-142 | 14, 8 | 46 |
Before placing an order according to the parameters provided on the site, it is advisable to contact the seller and request more detailed measurements.
Foreign norms
Each country has its own size match. And different manufacturers within each of them allow their own characteristics. Thus, the European clothing numbering system is characterized by restrictions from 34 to 52, the American - from 6 to 24. At the same time, there is a tendency tosome exaggeration of the actual value in relation to the theoretical one. This gradation is not arbitrary, and parametric grids have a standard dependence. In order to determine the size within the American system, you need to subtract the European one from the Russian "value".
In order to bring the general "confusion" to a single marking principle, an international letter system was invented in which the minimum size is designated XS, and the maximum - XXXL and even XXXXXXL (in the so-called battle sizes).
| Russian sizes of women's clothing. International Compliance Chart | |||
| Russia | Europe | USA | International system |
| 40 | 34 | 6 | XXS |
| 42 | 36 | 8 | |
| 44 | 38 | 10 | XS |
| 46 | 40 | 12 | S |
| 48 | 42 | 14 | M |
| 50 | 44 | 16 | L |
| 52 | 46 | 18 | XL |
| 54 | 48 | 20 | XXL |
| 56 | 50 | 22 | |
| 58 | 52 | 24 | 3XL |
| 60 | 54 | 26 | 4XL |
| 62 | 56 | 28 | 5XL |
| 64 | 58 | 30 | 6XL |
| 66 | 60 | 32 | 7XL |
Very often confusion occurs precisely between domestic and European grids, since the markings are very similar. It is important to remember that the difference between each of the sizes is 6 units. That is, 42 European - these are 48 CIS countries, and 52 corresponds to 58 of ours. Russian women's sizes are more understandable to us, since they are directly related to the well-known GOST, but you need to roughly navigate in international systems and their mutual correspondence.
About China
Chinese manufacturers are popular in the market for goods of various categories. The quality of things has improved markedly, and prices remain affordable. The question for the small is to choose the right size. We can say for sure that tall women with parameters greater than L are unlikely to be lucky. But "inch" and girlsmedium-sized, you can safely order clothes, but with the obligatory observance of elementary rules:
- Checking the reliability of the seller, increased attention to reviews;
- the exact ratio of your own measurements to the provided dimensional grid, if possible, clarify and remember that wardrobe items from a Chinese manufacturer are most often small by several units;
- do not forget to consult about the length of a jumper or top, so that when taking into account all other important parameters, you will not get into trouble.
| Russian size chart according to Chinese marking system | ||
| Size | Height | Russian equivalent |
| S | 160-165 | 40 |
| S-M | 165-170 | 42 |
| M | 167-172 | 44 |
| V-L | 169-177 | 46 |
| L | 171-178 | 48 |
| XL | 175-179 | 50-52 |
| XXL | 180-182 | 54 |
Choosing underwear
Beautiful panties and bras are an absolute must for every woman. Required initial measurements:
- under bust;
- bust volume for the most convex parts;
- hips;
- cup size (every woman should know from previous purchases).
In bras, Russian sizes are not much different from foreign ones. The product indicates the volume under the breast and the size of the chalice from A to G. So, the most common are 65A, 70A, 75B, 80C, 85D. Other variations depend on the wishes of the client in terms of fit, bust visualization and individual body structure.
The situation is different with panties. So Russian 42 (for a volume of 85 cm), aka XS, corresponds to the indicated 38 French, 8 - British; 46 (95 cm), M - 42 French and 12 - British; 50 (105 cm), XL - 46 FR, 16 - UK. The origin is indicated by the appropriate abbreviation: GM - Germany, FR - France, UK - Great Britain.
It is important to take measurements on a naked body, obviously do not reduce, but do not exaggerate your parameters. Panties that are too small for you will create extra folds on the body, as well as the bodice.
Dressing the legs
Jeans, trousers, sweatpants can also be purchased using available online shopping resources. However, the dimensions here are slightly different. Pants are numbered from 24 to 36 sizes.
| Table of Russian women's pants sizes | ||||||||
| Number | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Hip circumference, cm | 85-86 | 88-90 | 91-94 | 95-97 | 98-101 | 102-105 | 106-109 | 110-115 |
Thus, to buy pants on the Internet you need to know:
- hip circumference;
- leg length;
- fit - height from waist to groin.
It is very convenient to choose leggings, sweatpants, jeans. Most often, sites provide quality goods at a more affordable price than stores.
Dress up the kids
Dressing kids is a real pleasure. The market provides a huge selection of very beautiful and fashionable children's things. Buying them on the Internet is quite simple, especially when it comes to children under the age of 7-10 years. Buying things must be accompanied by the same rules:
- Child measurements: height, weight, chest, hips, leg length, foot size. Often these characteristics are sufficient. If the baby is plump, it is rational to purchase things at least one size larger.
- Sellers have another important parameter - the length of the inseam - the distance from the groin to the lowest inner point of the leg.
- Comparison of the obtained values with the seller's size grid.
- Growth dynamics must be taken into account. Usually things are chosen with a margin of 1-2 sizes for the smallest and one -for the older ones.
- When purchasing outerwear, it is important to measure the armhole width, as well as add 2-3 cm to the actual measurements, taking into account that jackets and overalls will be worn over several layers of clothing in the cold season.
Russian children's sizes are often numbered in relation to height, starting from 50 cm.
50 - 0 months; 56 - 1-2 months; 62 - 3 months; 68 - 4-6 months; 74 - 6-9 months; 80 - 1 year; 86 - 18 months; 92 - 2 years; 98 - 3 years; 104 - 3-4 years; 110 - 4-5 years; 116 - 5-6 years; 122 - 6-7 years; 128 - 7-8 years; 134 - 8-9 years; 140 - 10 years old.
Another gradation is also known in the range between 18 and 38 sizes.
These systems are indicative and depend on the individual characteristics of the baby's body, the intensity of its development and the wishes of the parents. It is even important that many manufacturing firms within the same country can either slightly overestimate the compliance with the specified figure, or “undersize”. That is why it is so important to check other parameters as well.
Choosing the right baby clothes
In order not to miscalculate with little things and so that the children have time to vilify them for the desired period of time, you need to carefully consider your choice. So, many mothers like to buy things for growth with a stable margin of 2 units. This is especially true for babies - they grow very quickly, they move little. The size 62 sliders are perfect for a 58 cm tall baby, if you secure them with socks. The sleeves of the blouse can be rolled up. It is even more convenient if the clothes have cuffs with elastic bands, in which casethe actual exaggeration of things will not cause inconvenience.
When choosing rompers, vests, panties, blouses and suits for small children, it is enough to focus on the characteristics of growth.
| Russian sizes of children's clothing for the little ones | |||||
| Age, months | 0 | 1-3 | 3-6 | 6-9 | 9-12 |
| Russian size | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
For older children, the choice is already made taking into account the parametric features of the body, namely weight, chest, waist and hips. The designation of children's sizes abroad is mainly limited to two options: letters or an exact indication of age. The letter marking has a system from XXS to L. It is indicated for things for children from 2 years old. For little ones, age is written.
| The ratio of Russian and international sizes of children's clothing | ||
| Russian size | International size | Age, years |
| 28 | XXS | 2 |
| 30 | XS | 3 |
| 32 | S | 5-6 |
| 34 | M | 7-8 |
| 36 | M | 9-10 |
| 38 | L | 10-11 |
Choosing hats, socks and tights
Headwear is selected according to the circumference of the baby's head. Newborns have a girth of about 35-36 cm, which is also the starting value. Manufacturers indicate the age or the corresponding volume value.
| Russian sizes of children's hats | ||||||
| Head circumference, cm | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
| Age | 0 months | 2 months | 3 months | 4-5 months | 6 months | 12 months |
The gradation of sizes among socks and tights takes into account the length of the foot and the height of the child. Tights are indicated by the range: 62-68, 74-80, 86-92, 98-104, 110-116, 122-128, etc. At the same time, it is good to know the features of fabrics and tailoring of a particular manufacturer. If the material tends to "shrink" after washing, you need to pre-purchase a model 1 size larger than necessary in this size. Socks are marked from 10, which corresponds to the length of the sole 9-10 cm.
| Children's sizessocks | ||||||||
| Sock size | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Foot length | 9-10 | 11-12, 3 | 12, 3-14, 3 | 14, 3-16, 3 | 16, 3-18, 2 | 18, 2-20, 2 | 20, 2-22, 2 | 22, 1-24, 1 |
Of course, the choice of socks and tights is not as responsible as, for example, dresses or winter overalls. Nevertheless, it can be difficult for inexperienced parents to take into account the growth of the baby and make the right decision.
If you confidently navigate in sizes and dimensional grids, know your parametric characteristics of the body, use the services of reliable and trusted sellers, then you can easily buy things without trying on and be satisfied with your purchases.
