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Women's Size Guide

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The guide to finding the perfect size

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We understand how important it is to find the right clothing sizes when making a purchase from our website or from one of our clothing stores. Our women's size guide is an easy to follow size chart with size conversions from UK size, to US size and European clothes sizes.

Clothing Size Guide

How to measure

Waist Size

Measure around your natural waist line which is typically the centre point between the bottom of your ribcage and the top of your hip bone.

Chest Size

Measure the circumference around the fullest part of your chest (See our bra fit guide for a more thorough bra size chart and bra size converter.

Waist Size

Measure around your natural waist line which is typically the centre point between the bottom of your ribcage and the top of your hip bone.

Hip Size

Hip measurements do vary between petite and tall ladies. But usually, 20cm down from the waistline is advisable.

	International Clothing Conversions				Bust Measurements		Waist Measurements		Low Hip Measurements
	UK Size	USA Size	EU Size	AU Size	CMs	Inches	CMs	Inches	CMs	Inches
Size L	14	12	42	14	97	38.0	83	32.5	103	40.5
	16	14	44	16	102	40.0	88	34.5	108	42.5
	18	16	46	18	107	42.0	93	36.5	113	44.5
	20	18	48	20	113	44.5	99	39.0	119	47.0
Size XL	22	20	50	22	119	47.0	105	41.5	125	49.0
	24	22	52	24	125	49.0	111	43.5	131	51.5
	26	24	54	26	131	51.5	117	46.0	137	54.0
	28	26	56	28	137	54.0	123	48.5	143	56.5
Size XXL	30	28	58	30	143	56.5	129	51.0	149	58.5
	32	30	60	32	149	58.5	135	53.0	155	61.0
	34	32	62	34	155	61.0	141	55.5	161	63.5
	36	34	64	36	161	63.5	147	58.0	167	65.5
	38	36	66	38	167	65.5	153	60	173	68
	40	38	68	40	173	68	159	62.5	179	70.5

*Please note that our size chart is based on Yours Clothing garments and our brand sizes can vary.

Accessories Size Guide

How to measure

Waist Size

In order to find the best fitting belt, we advise measuring the circumference of your waist.

Waist Size

In order to find the best fitting belt, we advise measuring the circumference of your waist.

					Bust Measurement		Waist Measurement		Low Hip Measurement
	UK Size	US Size	EU Size	AU Size	CMs	Inches	CMs	Inches	CMs	Inches
Size L	14	12	42	14	97	38.0	83	32.5	103	40.5
	16	14	44	16	102	40.0	88	34.5	108	42.5
	18	16	46	18	107	42.0	93	36.5	113	44.5
	20	18	48	20	113	44.5	99	39.0	119	47.0
Size XL	22	20	50	22	119	47.0	105	41.5	125	49.0
	24	22	52	24	125	49.0	111	43.5	131	51.5
	26	24	54	26	131	51.5	117	46.0	137	54.0
	28	26	56	28	137	54.0	123	48.5	143	56.5
Size XXL	30	28	58	30	143	56.5	129	51.0	149	58.5
	32	30	60	32	149	58.5	135	53.0	155	61.0
	34	32	62	34	155	61.0	141	55.5	161	63.5
	36	34	64	36	161	63.5	147	58.0	167	65.5

*Please note that our size chart is based on Yours Clothing garments and our brand sizes can vary.

Bra Size Guide

How to measure

band size (under bust)

Measure around your ribcage just under the bust.

Ensure that the tape measure is slightly tighter than you would wear your bra, then breathe out and take the measurement.

CUP SIZE (over bust)

Wrap the tape measure around the fullest part of your bust.Stand straight and relaxed in order to achieve an accurate bra fitting.

Band size (under bust)

Measure around your ribcage just under the bust.

Ensure that the tape measure is slightly tighter than you would wear your bra, then breathe out and take the measurement.

Band Size Conversion
Underbust Measurement (CM)	UK Band Size	EU Band Size	FR/ES/BE Band Size
78-82	36	80	95
83-87	38	85	100
88-92	40	90	105
93-97	42	95	110
98-102	44	100	115
103-107	46	105	120
108-112	48	110	125
113-117	50	115	130
118-122	52	120	135
123-127	54	125	140
128-132	56	130	145
133-142	58	135	150
143-147	60	140	155

Bra Size Conversion
UK Size	36B	36C	36D	36DD	36E	36F	36G	36H	36J
EU Size	80B	80C	80D	80E	80F	80G	80J	80L	80N
FR/ES/BE Size	95B	95C	95D	95E	95F	95G	95J	95L	95N
UK Size	38B	38C	38D	38DD	38E	38F	38G	38H	38J
EU Size	85B	85C	85D	85E	85F	85G	85J	85L	85N
FR/ES/BE Size	100B	100C	100D	100E	100F	100G	100J	100L	100N
UK Size	40B	40C	40D	40DD	40E	40F	40G	40H	40J
EU Size	90B	90C	90D	90E	90F	90G	90J	90L	90N
FR/ES/BE Size	105B	105C	105D	105E	105F	105G	105J	105L	105N
UK Size	42B	42C	42D	42DD	42E	42F	42G	42H	42J
EU Size	95B	95C	95D	95E	95F	95G	95J	95L	95N
FR/ES/BE Size	110B	110C	110D	110E	110F	110G	110J	110L	110N
UK Size	44B	44C	44D	44DD	44E	44F	44G	44H	44J
EU Size	100B	100C	100D	100E	100F	100G	100J	100L	100N
FR/ES/BE Size	115B	115C	115D	115E	115F	115G	115J	115L	115N
UK Size	46B	46C	46D	46DD	46E	46F	46G	46H	46J
EU Size	105B	105C	105D	105E	105F	105G	105J	105L	105N
FR/ES/BE Size	120B	120C	120D	120E	120F	120G	120J	120L	120N
UK Size	48B	48C	48D	48DD	48E	48F	48G	48H	48J
EU Size	110B	110C	110D	110E	110F	110G	110J	110L	110N
FR/ES/BE Size	125B	125C	125D	125E	125F	125G	125J	125L	125N
UK Size	50B	50C	50D	50DD	50E	50F	50G	50H	50J
EU Size	115B	115C	115D	115E	115F	115G	115J	115L	115N
FR/ES/BE Size	130B	130C	130D	130E	130F	130G	130J	130L	130N
UK Size	52B	52C	52D	52DD	52E	52F	52G	52H	52J
EU Size	120B	120C	120D	120E	120F	120G	120J	120L	120N
FR/ES/BE Size	135B	135C	135D	135E	135F	135G	135J	135L	135N
UK Size	54B	54C	54D	54DD	54E	54F	54G	54H	54J
EU Size	125B	125C	125D	125E	125F	125G	125J	125L	125N
FR/ES/BE Size	140B	140C	140D	140E	140F	140G	140J	140L	140N
UK Size	56B	56C	56D	56DD	56E	56F	56G	56H	56J
EU Size	130B	130C	130D	130E	130F	130G	130J	130L	130N
FR/ES/BE Size	145B	145C	145D	145E	145F	145G	145J	145L	145N
UK Size	58B	58C	58D	58DD	58E	58F	58G	58H	58J
EU Size	135B	135C	135D	135E	135F	135G	135J	135L	135N
FR/ES/BE Size	150B	150C	150D	150E	150F	150G	150J	150L	150N
UK Size	60B	60C	60D	60DD	60E	60F	60G	60H	60J
EU Size	140B	140C	140D	140E	140F	140G	140J	140L	140N
FR/ES/BE Size	155B	155C	155D	155E	155F	155G	155J	155L	155N

*Please note that these measurements are a guide for Yours Brand Bras only. Other brands may vary in size and in this instance you should refer the the size guide on each brands packaging. If you are still having problems with the fit of your bra then please refer to the guide below.

How to check fit

Once you have ordered and received the bra it is time to check that it fits correctly. We have listed some general bra fitting tips which will help you decide if the size is correct for you.

Cups should be completely filled with no bulges or empty spaces.

The bra straps should be adjusted when fitting to ensure bra cups and underband are positioned correctly on the body.

Wires should sit flat to the body and not sit on the round of the bust.

The underband should be snug fitting with only just enough room to fit two fingers under.

Common problems

Cups baggy or creased

Advise
A bra cup fit without gaps or creases over the breast.

Try a smaller cup size

Shoulder straps digging in

Advise
The back band and cup should provide you with 80% of the support therefore when your shoulder straps are digging in, it is a sign that the bra is not fitting correctly.

Try a smaller back band and a bigger cup size

Back Band riding up

Advise
If your back band is too big this will ride up and it will not give you the correct amount of support. To confirm if the band is too big put your fingers under the band and pull it away from the body it should not stretch more than 4cm / 2 inches.

Try a smaller back band size until this fits firmly and comfortably

Back band too tight

Advise
When your bra is fastened on the middle hook and eye it should feel comfortable if you put this on and it hurts you then the back band is too tight.

Try a bigger back band size until this fits firmly and comfortably

Wires lifting away

Advise
If the bra is not sitting flat to your body and it is pulling away from your body at the centre front or sitting on top of your breast at the side cup then this size is too small.

Try a bigger cup size – keep going in cup size until all of the breast is encased comfortably in the bra.

Wires digging in

Advise
With a wired bra the wires should sit behind your breast and at the root of the bust, not on the breast.If they are sitting on the breast then

Try a bigger cup size

Bulging out of the cup

Advise
With a correct fitting bra the cup and neck edge should lie flat to the breast, if the breast is bulging out of the cup then

Try a bigger cup size

Straps too loose

Advise
The straps are too loose, adjust so they fit comfortably and give you support.

Adjust the straps

Tights size guide

		DRESS / HIP SIZE
HEIGHT		16-20 (UK) 42-46 (EURO)	22-26 (UK) 48-52 (EURO)	28-32 (UK) 54-58 (EURO)	34-36 (UK) 62-64 (EURO)	38-40 (UK) 66-68 (EURO)
		HIP – 42-48" HIP – 107-119cm	HIP – 49-55" HIP – 125-137cm	HIP – 56-62" HIP – 143-157cm	HIP – 64-66" HIP – 163-168cm	HIP – 68-70.5" HIP – 173-179cm
	5'-5'7" 152-170cm	1	2	3	4	5
	5'4"-5'7" 163-170cm	1	2	3	4	5
	5'7"-5'10" 173-178cm	2	3	4	5

*Please note that our size chart is based on Yours Clothing garments and our brand sizes can vary.

If your measurements are at the boundary between sizes, you may find the next size up more comfortable.

Maternity Size Guide

How to measure

Maternity wear should always be the same as your normal clothing size. Our Bump It Up maternity range has been specifically designed to fit and flatter you throughout and after your pregnancy. For guidance please see our maternity size chart.

Waist Size

Bust Size

Measure the bust around the fullest point.

Waist Size

Measure the waist around the fullest point.

Low Hip

Measure 20cm below your waist.

Size				Bust Measurement		Waist Measurement		Low Hip Measurement
UK	Euro	USA	AU	CMs	Inches	CMs	Inches	CMs	Inches
16	14	44	16	119.5	47	133.5	52.5	128	50.5
18	16	46	18	122	48	136	53.5	130.5	51.5
20	18	48	20	125	49	139	54.5	133.5	52.5
22	20	50	22	128	50.5	142	56	133.5	52.5
24	22	52	24	131	51.5	145	57	139.5	55
26	24	54	26	134	53	148	58	142.5	56
28	26	56	28	137	54	151	59.5	145.5	57.5
30	28	58	30	140	55	154	60.5	148.5	58.5
32	30	60	32	143	56	157	62	151.5	59.5

*Please note that our size chart is based on Yours Clothing garments and our brand sizes can vary.

Shoes Size Guide

How to measure

Our shoes are all wide fitting up to EEE fit and shoe size 10.

Use our footwear guide to measure and get the best fit from our shoes, boots and sandals. Use our size chart for continental shoes sizes - convert UK to European size and US shoe size!

1. ANKLE MEASUREMENT

2. FOOT LENGTH

3. INSTEP CIRCUMFERENCE

4. JOINT CIRCUMFERENCE

Shoe Size				Measurement (MMs)
UK	US Shoe Size	EU Shoe Size	AUS Shoe Size	Footlength	Joint Circumference		Instep Circumference		Calf Circumference
					E	EEE	E	EEE	XL	XXL
4	6	37	6	229	228	236	230	236	426	446
5	7	38	7	237	236	241	236	242	434	454
6	8	39	8	246	244	248	243	249	442	462
7	9	40	9	254	248	254	249	255	450	470
8	10	41	10	262	250	260	255	261	458	478
9	11	42	11	271	257	267	261	268	466	486
10	12	43	12	279	263	273	267	274	474	494

Brands Size Guide

UK SIZE	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32	34	36
Bust (inches)	40	42	44.5	47	49	51.5	54	56.5	58.5	61	63.5
Waist (inches)	34.5	36.5	39	41.5	43.5	46	48.5	51	53	55.5	58
Low Hip (inches)	42,5	44.5	47	49	51.5	54	56.5	58.5	61	63.5	65.5

UK SIZE	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32	34	36
Bust (inches)	40	42	44.5	47	49	51.5	54	56.5	58.5	61	63.5
Waist (inches)	34.5	36.5	39	41.5	43.5	46	48.5	51	53	55.5	58
Low Hip (inches)	42,5	44.5	47	49	51.5	54	56.5	58.5	61	63.5	65.5

UK SIZE	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32	34	36
Bust (inches)	40	42	44.5	47	49	51.5	54	56.5	58.5	61	63.5
Waist (inches)	34.5	36.5	39	41.5	43.5	46	48.5	51	53	55.5	58
Low Hip (inches)	42,5	44.5	47	49	51.5	54	56.5	58.5	61	63.5	65.5

UK SIZE	16	18	20	22	24	26
Bust (inches)	41	43	45	47	49	51
Waist (inches)	34.7	36.7	38.7	40.7	42.7	44.7
Low Hip (inches)	48	50	52	54	56	58.3

UK SIZE	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Bust (inches)	43	45	47	48 3/4	50 3/4	53	55 1/2	58	60 1/4
Waist (inches)	38 1/2	40 1/2	42 1/2	44 1/2	46 1/2	48 3/4	51	53 1/2	56
Low Hip (inches)	48	50	52	54	56	58 1/4	60 1/2	63	65 1/2

SIZE	XL	2XL	3XL	4XL	5XL
UK Size	16	18	20	22-24	26-28
Bust (inches)	41	44	47	50	53
Waist (inches)	34	37	40	43	46
Low Hip (inches)	43	46	49	52	55

UK SIZE	16	18	20	22	24	26-28
Bust (inches)	42 1/4	44 3/4	47 1/2	50	52 1/2	55
Waist (inches)	34 1/2	37	39 3/4	42 1/4	44 3/4	47 1/4
Low Hip (inches)	44 1/4	48 3/4	51 1/2	54	56 1/2	59

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Source: https://www.yoursclothing.com/size-chart

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