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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Size Chart, comparison of size M (medium) for major clothing brands



In researching the sizing for Ace & Roxy, my new clothing line, launching Fall 2011, I gathered information on size comparisons for major women's clothing companies. I compiled this chart comparing the size standards in which the companies produce their clothing for the size M.  This is a size comparison chart, for size medium, for brands such as Anne Klein, Anthropologie, and Jones of New York. The information was collected from web sites that sell the brands. If this information is helpful to you, please leave a comment for me on this blog. 
Size Comparisons 2010/size Medium
Brand
found
bust
waist
hip
AGB 
Macys
36-1/2
29
39
Anne Klein 
Macys
35-36
29-30 1/2
39-40 1/2
Anthropologie
Anthropologie
37-38
29-30 1/2
39-40
Alfani 
Macys
36-37
28-29
38-39
Calvin Klein
Macys
36 -37
28 1/2-29-1/2
38 1/2-39 1/2
Caslon
Nordstrom
37-38
29-30
39-40
Charter Club
Macys
36-37
28-29
39-1/4-40 1/4
Chicos
Chicos
39-40 1/2
33 1/2-35
42-43 1/2
Eileen Fisher
Nordstrom
37 1/2-39
30-31-12
40-12”-42
The Gap
The Gap
36 1/2-37 1/2


HSN
HSN
36-37
28 1/2-30
38 1/2-391/2
INC
Macys
36-37
28-29
38 1/2-39 1/2
JC Penny
JC Penny
35 1/2-37
27 1/2-29
38-39 1/2
JM
Macys
37-38 1/2
30-31 1/2
40-41 1/2
Jones New York
Macys
36 1/2-371/2
30-31
39-40
Karen Kane
Macys
35 1/2-36 1/2
27-28
38-39
Karen Scott
Macys
37-38-1/2
30-31 1/2
40-41 1/2
Kensie
Macys
35 12-36 1/2
27-28
37-38 1/2
Lauren
Macys
35-36
28-29
38-39
Liz  Claiborne
JC Penny
36 1/2-37 1/2
29-30
38 1/2-39 1/2
Macys chart
Macys
35 12-36 1/2
27-28
37-38 1/2
Michael Kors
Macys
34 1/2-35 1/2


Style & Co. 
Macys
36 1/2-38
29 1/2-31
39 1/2-41
Theory
Nordstrom
34 1/2-35 1/2
27-28
37 1/2-38 1/2
Tommy Hilfiger
Macys
36


QVC
QVC
37 1/2-39-1/2
30-32 1/2
41-41 1/2
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8 comments:

  1. kathleenDecember 3, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    This is a very useful list Carla, I can't imagine how long it took for you to compile it! I will link to it.

    The only thing I can offer in kind is this: Have you seen the Black House White Market sizing chart? I can't click through to it directly but you can find it easily. I like their sizing scale (I think it is reflective of their market) and I like how they've designed the chart to include numbered sizes alongside SML. I think the scale could stand a bit of finessing in the smaller sizes (jumps a whole inch) but it could be a good grading scale if it were massaged a little bit. That also applies to sizes at the top end but it's really great that their sizes make a 1.5" jump from 10 to 12 and again from 12 to 14.

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  2. Nick VerreosDecember 6, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Great Chart Carla!!!! Good Job!!!!
    Nick Verreos

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    wow, this is fabulous. I wish there was one like
    this for childrens wear.

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  4. Lady leatheretteJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    This is great. I guess there is no such thing as an industry standard anymore huh? It is also very nice of you to share this info. I am an independent designer and when I started making my pattern blocks I looked at different brands to find my standard measurements to start my line. I wish I had access to this when I started! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leatherette-Heart/125739955289

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  5. Mithu HassanJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Great Jobs !!!

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  6. Carla BuchananFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I am happy to see that this chart has been useful to so many designers. I put it together when I was trying to decide what measurements to use for my line, Autis Collom.

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  7. leonOctober 23, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Thanks Clara for your outstanding contribution for a learner like me who is studying in Apparel Manufacturing Management.There are many things to know from blog.

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  8. TraceyMarch 21, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Thank you so very much Clara. That is very thoughtful of you to take so much time to create this chart...right when i needed it the most!! Just starting my own clothing line. www.tyskids.com. I am also looking for a reliable clothing manufacturer..my email address is tyskids1@gmail.com.

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