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Clothing size conversion charts

Note to online buyers and sellers: Because of the many discrepancies between sizing systems and the differences between manufacturers, it is never a good idea to buy clothes based solely on these conversions. Sellers should measure the clothes and list in centimeters and inches, and buyers should request this information to compare to their clothes.

Before buying clothes online check the sellers return policy, as there is a good chance you will end up with a size that does not fit perfectly.

Women's Sizes

Dresses, Suits and coats American 8 10 12 14 16 18

British 30 32 34 36 38 40

Continental 36 38 40 42 44 46

Blouses and Sweaters American 32 34 36 38 40 42 44

British 34 36 38 40 42 44 46

Continental 40 42 44 46 48 50 52

Dresses and Coats
(Children's and Junior Misses) American 2 4 6 8 10 13 15

British and Continental 1 2 5 7 9 10 12

Stockings American and British 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11

Continental 35 36 37 38 39 40 41

Shoes
Also see More Shoe Size Conversion Tables American 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9

British 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½

Continental 36 37 38 38 38½ 39 40

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Men's Sizes

Suits, Sweaters
and Overcoats American and British 34 36 38 40 42 44 46

Continental 44 46 48 50 52 54 56

Shirts American and British 14 14½ 15 15½ 16 16½ 17

Continental 36 37 38 39 40 41 42

Socks American and British 9½ 10 10½ 11 11½ 12 12½

Continental 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

Shoes
Also see More Shoe Size Conversion Tables American 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11

British 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10

Continental 40 41 42 43 44 45

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