Sizes: Charts and Tricks to Choose Correctly

It is important to pay close attention when choosing the size because returns for wrong size are tricky. If the size description was correct and the mistake is yours, you will not be able to ask for a refund.

But don't worry, you will get it right for sure because below you have the most complete guide to know your size for clothing, shoes, for men, women and children.

In addition, you can get help from our Personal Online Shopping Assistants. Schedule your appointment using the Services menu or going to https://www.publead.biz/book-online.

Shoes

The standard size format for shoes is the American one (the one that is 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 …), however, you will see some Sizes using the Chinese and European system. These two can be difficult to identify at a single glance, as the most common shoes sizes in both systems range around 39 to 46.

This can lead to some confusion as they use very similar numbering, so be aware.

Here you can see the shoe size conversion table:

How does it work?

Very easy, you just have to locate your country in the table. If your country does not appear or you do not know your equivalence in the European size, go to Recommended method: measure your foot.

For example, let's say you live in Europe, or you know what size you wear in the European's system, and you want to know what size you are in Chinese shoes. Let's say you are a 40 in Europe. Now you just have to follow the Europe line until you find the size 40.

You will find that most product, almost always, use the American size, you will go down the column until you find the U.S & Canada row. You will see that there are two rows, one with an M (men) and one with a W (women). So, if I you're a woman, your shoe size would be a 9 and if you're a man it would be a 7.5.

Recommended method: measure your foot

However, finding out what size format that is used and then converting it to your countries size is NOT a good idea for various reasons: its hard work, you should never trust the size indicates, and because it is difficult to win a dispute arguing that the sizing is not correct.

Instead what you have to do is:

Take a look at the product sheet and find the shoe sizes in centimeters (CM).
Measure your feet.

This fool proof method almost never fails, and you will be completely covered if you needed to open a dispute.

You would only have to send a photo measuring the shoe that has arrived. If these measurements do not match those advertised on the page, this will assure to refund you.

Below we explain how to measures your foot correctly in Centimeters or Inces.

Where can you find the conversion table in centimeters and Inches?

In recent years great improvements were taken when it comes to helping consumers determine their size. Now, in most products, size measurements are provided.

This is true for many products, but it may happen that the size information was not uploaded, in which case you have to go to the product description, where you will have information to assist with the necessary conversions.

Then use the Centimeters and Inches size chart provided below.

How to measure your foot?

If you are doing it alone, it can be a bit tricky, but the good news is that if you're an adult, you only have to do it once.

Put your foot on top and mark the length between heel and toe. This is the famous measurement in centimeters that all retailers show.

Follow this simple guide to measure your foot size at home for buying shoes online:

You will need a ruler, a pen, a piece of paper (larger than your foot), and a tape measure.
Now, sit comfortably down and place one foot on the paper. Make sure that your heel is against a wall.
Then, carefully trace the outline of your foot and ensure the pen is upright to get the most accurate outline.
After tracing your foot, use the measuring tape to measure the tip of the longest toe to the back of the heel.
Record your foot measurements in both inches and centimeters.
Find an online size chart for the brand you’re buying from and match your measurements to the nearest size.
If you are between two sizes, choose the larger one.

You can refer to the given shoe size conversions chart below.

Clothing

Am I an “XS”, “S”, “M”, “L”, “XL”…? What do these sizes correspond to…?

When buying clothes, sizing becomes more complicated: there is a great variety of sizes. Many products use the American sizes (sizes from 0 to 18 for the top or from 26 to 38 for the bottom), some use European sizes (from 32 to 48) and others use standard or Asian sizes (S / M / L / XL).

In this table you can see the equivalence between sizes:

Adult clothing size conversion chart

As with shoes, knowing the product's size format and converting it to our usual size is not the best option. Sometimes it is difficult to interpret what size the product uses. It may be that the pattern of their sizes is different from your usual size and in case there's any issues with your disputes it will be difficult to get proof that the product provider has made a mistake, because what matters are the measurements.

That is why it is much better to follow these steps:

Look for the table of measures in the product sheet, with the equivalence in centimeters or Inches.
Compare with our measurements to choose the one that suits us the most.

With these two simple steps you will find your ideal size (with a minimal error margin). And if the garment you receive is very different in terms of dimensions, it will be easier for you to get your money back.

Even if the garment arrives with the correct label, we can provide photos of the different dimensions of the garment, by attaching the product's measurement table, you will be able to prove that they do not match and could get your refund.

Below we explain how to measure yourself correctly and which are the most common measurements.

How to know how much the clothes measure in centimeters / inches

The following clothing size charts have the measurements description of the garment where you will also find the equivalent measurements in Centimeters and Inches.

It is also recommended to include and select a size according to your weight and height, but we still recommend you to confirm with the measurements in centimeters.

You will have to be careful not to get confused with the measurements in centimeters (cm) and inches (in) as they are two totally different measurement systems. Therefore, before measuring yourself, make sure that the table is available with the information in your measurement system.

How to measure your body?

Our recommendation for choosing clothes reliably is to use the tape measure to get your measurements. In order not to forget them, it is a good idea to write down all the measurements on a piece of paper and look at the notes to choose properly. These are the most common measurements.

Shoulder: Size of the circumference of the shoulders, with the arms closed.
Bust: Pass the tape under the armpits and measure the circumference at the widest part of the chest.
Length: Refers to the length of the garment vertically, whether it is a T-shirt, dress, pants… It is used to compare with a similar garment.
Sleeve: In this case it is the measurement of the sleeve, important if it is long sleeve. It is worth looking at a similar garment.
Waist: Measure around the height where you normally wear pants, do not tighten the tape too much, it is advisable to put a finger between the tape measure and your body.
Hip: Measure around the widest part of the hip.
Thigh: Measure around the widest part of the thigh.

Underwear (briefs, bras, panties, socks)

Let's start with the easy part. To find panties and briefs you simply use the same system we showed you in the clothing sizing section. It's pretty simple, just measure yourself with a tape measure around where you usually wear your underpants / briefs. Then, you go to the conversion chart and see what size you are.

For bras, you can also use the tape measure, if the cup measurement system is not the one you use in your country. This is how you need to measure the bust at 45 degrees to determine the cup size and the bottom of the breasts to determine the band size:

When measuring socks, simply use the steps we taught you in the shoes section. Sock sizes work the same as shoe sizes. The only difference is that they go in ranges, such as European size 39 to 42 is size M. If my foot size falls in this range, then I would buy size M socks.

Children

Shoes for children and babies

In the case of children's and babies' shoes, the system is the same as in the adult shoes explained above: the sizing can be in American, European or Chinese format.

This table will be useful if the shoes are for a gift, but if you are buying for your children and you have the possibility to measure their feet, this option is much more recommendable.

Clothing for children and babies

The same happens with the clothing sizes, whose equivalence you have in this table:

We do not recommend you to purchase a garment relying only on the equivalences. In the product description you should find instructions how to measure your child and make sure you get the right size.

Sizes: Charts and Tricks to Choose Correctly