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US vs. European Sizes
madro...@hotmail.com
2/25/2006 12:14:01 PM
Greetings,
When buying designer clothes such as shirts, is that something to pay
attention to? Is a US large equivalent to a European large?
The items in questions are t–shirts, and also button down shirts –
mostly brands such as energie, etro, etc.
Cheers,
When buying designer clothes such as shirts, is that something to pay
attention to? Is a US large equivalent to a European large?
The items in questions are t–shirts, and also button down shirts –
mostly brands such as energie, etro, etc.
Cheers,
"Evie" <isolde...@gmail.com>
2/25/2006 9:42:47 PM
In Europe there are different clothing sizes. French sizes run small. I
am 5 feet 4 inches and weigh 100 lbs. I am a size 36 in France (which
translates to size 0 or 2 (petite) in the US, sometimes size 00 in
clothing brands such as Theory). I am size 38–40 in Italy, 6 in the UK,
32 in Germany and the Netherlands. Although they could agree on a
common currency, the EU member states have not standardized sizing. In
France, there are certain designers who have only 3 sizes: 1, 2 and 3.
Agnes b. does that and in her line, I am a size 1. Needless to say,
size 3 is considered "large" in Agnes b. and that would probably
translate to size 42 in France, size 8–10 in the US (please correct me
if I am wrong here).
am 5 feet 4 inches and weigh 100 lbs. I am a size 36 in France (which
translates to size 0 or 2 (petite) in the US, sometimes size 00 in
clothing brands such as Theory). I am size 38–40 in Italy, 6 in the UK,
32 in Germany and the Netherlands. Although they could agree on a
common currency, the EU member states have not standardized sizing. In
France, there are certain designers who have only 3 sizes: 1, 2 and 3.
Agnes b. does that and in her line, I am a size 1. Needless to say,
size 3 is considered "large" in Agnes b. and that would probably
translate to size 42 in France, size 8–10 in the US (please correct me
if I am wrong here).
"Nanm" <morris....@gmail.com>
2/27/2006 1:05:38 PM
I think for the most part, you are right, with some give and take
according to designer or manufacturer.
GB has even another set of sizing from other European countries.
I wear US 8 generally right now, thanks to an extra layer for winter
warmth. When wearing this US 8, I wear a 42 in the French / Italian /
Benelux clothing that I have or have tried on. I take a 12 or 14 in
most British sizes. At my more comfortable, and usual size of US 6, I
wear 40 or 42 in French/Italian/Benelux and 12 in GB.
Shores are another matter entirely! I know my US and European sizing,
and usually choose accordingly, and don't trust a conversion chart.
NM
Evie wrote:
according to designer or manufacturer.
GB has even another set of sizing from other European countries.
I wear US 8 generally right now, thanks to an extra layer for winter
warmth. When wearing this US 8, I wear a 42 in the French / Italian /
Benelux clothing that I have or have tried on. I take a 12 or 14 in
most British sizes. At my more comfortable, and usual size of US 6, I
wear 40 or 42 in French/Italian/Benelux and 12 in GB.
Shores are another matter entirely! I know my US and European sizing,
and usually choose accordingly, and don't trust a conversion chart.
NM
Evie wrote:
In Europe there are different clothing sizes. French sizes run small. I
am 5 feet 4 inches and weigh 100 lbs. I am a size 36 in France (which
translates to size 0 or 2 (petite) in the US, sometimes size 00 in
clothing brands such as Theory). I am size 38–40 in Italy, 6 in the UK,
32 in Germany and the Netherlands. Although they could agree on a
common currency, the EU member states have not standardized sizing. In
France, there are certain designers who have only 3 sizes: 1, 2 and 3.
Agnes b. does that and in her line, I am a size 1. Needless to say,
size 3 is considered "large" in Agnes b. and that would probably
translate to size 42 in France, size 8–10 in the US (please correct me
if I am wrong here).
am 5 feet 4 inches and weigh 100 lbs. I am a size 36 in France (which
translates to size 0 or 2 (petite) in the US, sometimes size 00 in
clothing brands such as Theory). I am size 38–40 in Italy, 6 in the UK,
32 in Germany and the Netherlands. Although they could agree on a
common currency, the EU member states have not standardized sizing. In
France, there are certain designers who have only 3 sizes: 1, 2 and 3.
Agnes b. does that and in her line, I am a size 1. Needless to say,
size 3 is considered "large" in Agnes b. and that would probably
translate to size 42 in France, size 8–10 in the US (please correct me
if I am wrong here).
"Evie" <isolde...@gmail.com>
2/27/2006 10:33:16 PM
Ah yes shoes. I am size 7 in the US (sometimes 7.5), European size 37
or 37.5 unless it's Prada, then I am 36.5.
or 37.5 unless it's Prada, then I am 36.5.