Sometimes it is very, very disappointing when, having bought a thing you like, you suddenly find that it does not fit at all. It is doubly disappointing when a product (for example, underwear) cannot be exchanged. Therefore, it is important to learn how to navigate modern markings. For example, let's understand what XL means.
Measuring ourselves
It is generally believed that native Russian 52-54 are hidden under the designation XL. But let's not rely on rumors, but take the necessary measurements.
Women (and men too) are measured around the waist, chest and hips. If you're new to measuring tape, ask someone to help you.
To figure out if you fit XL, measure your bust. We measure this parameter at the most prominent points, start the armpit tape and then along the back. If you have protruding shoulder blades, then the tape should go over them.
We measure the waist circumference strictly along this very waist, without tightening the tape tightly.
When measuring your hips, try tothe most prominent points of the buttocks.
XL size chart
Now we have numbers on hand. It's time to get acquainted with the tables of the size range. What are they needed for? They are easier to compare. The tables are easy to find, they are published quite often. Sometimes branded items are accompanied by this data.
So, in the table we find our indicators. For girls of small stature (150-160 centimeters), the XL size is determined by: waist in the region of 81 or 89 centimeters, chest in the range from 101 to 109 centimeters, and hips - 108 or 115. For tall girls and those whose height is standard 164 centimeter, add 1-2 centimeters to the named numbers. It is clear that if your goal is to buy a blouse, then we give priority to chest girth.
In tables, one more column is sometimes placed - weight. It would be nice to add a parameter that determines the complexion.
Now we talked about women's dimensions. Now let's define the men's size XL. What size is it? The table contains the already familiar chest and waist girths. In centimeters it will be: 104 cm - chest, from 96 to 99 centimeters - waist circumference. When choosing trousers, it is a good idea to first measure the length of the legs. And not only on the outside from the waist to the floor, but also on the inside to determine the length of the inseam. This precision guarantees a perfect fit.
A little about the subtleties
The above figures are still too generalized. Normal is an error of 2 or 3centimeters.
In addition, the XL size on American clothes may differ from the same designation on Chinese clothes. And the situation is similar with Europeans. Therefore, we carefully compare our dimensions with those given in the comparative tables. It is useful to have several options displaying options for "Americans", "Europeans" and "Chinese".
You should also keep in mind that underwear has its own markings.
There are special features when choosing elastic clothing. It captures a larger range of sizes.
Be careful when measuring, learn how to easily navigate the tables - and there will be much less misunderstandings when buying clothes.
