Sizing and Measurements
Vintage sizing and modern sizing can be very different. Because
of this, detailed measurement of all vintage clothing is provided
to help you determine whether or not a garment will fit
correctly.
All bust, waist, and hip measurements are
taken straight across while garment is laid flat and the measure is
duplicated.
Please compare measurements to a garment
you already own that fits you well to have a better idea of
fit.
CLOTHING
Shoulders:
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam
Bust: Armpit to armpit, and sometimes stretched
for strapless or form-fitting pieces
Waist: Measured at the smallest part of the
waist
Hip: Measured at the largest part of the hip,
straight across
Sleeves: Shoulder seam to cuff.
Length: Top of garment, from shoulder seam to
hem
Rise (for pants): Hold the tape at the center
back of your waist. Run the tape between your legs, pulling
comfortably at the crotch, and up to yournatural waist in front.
The total measurement is your rise.
Inseam (for pants): Taken from crotch seam to
ankle
SHOES
Length: Sole of
shoe, from toe to heel, measured along sole
Width: Measured at widest part of the sole of the
shoe, typically at ball of foot
Height (for boots): From bottom of shoes
(including heels) to top
Heel: Taken at the very back of shoe, from floor
to top of heel
Please pay close attention to measurements given for each
garment. Estimated sizes are meant only as a
guideline.