Sizing Guide

To help ensure you are happy with your garment selection and to help ascertain your size correctly we have included a quick reference guide indicating standard measurements.

Body Measurement Guide

  • 1. BUST is measured around the fullest part of the bust
  • 2. WAIST is measured around the natural waistline
  • 3. HIPS are measured at the widest part
  • 4. INISIDE LEG is measured at the crotch to the ankle bone

When a dress length is indicated this will have been taken from the collar bone to the hem of the garment when on the body.

Standard size table indicating single sizing (6-16) and dual sizing(S,M,L)

  S M L
6 8 10 12 14 16
Bust Inches 31 ¼ 32 ¼ 34 ¼ 36 ¼ 38 ¼ 40 ¼
CM 79.5 82 87 92 97 102
Waist Inches 24 ¼ 25 ¼ 27 ¼ 29 31 33
CM 61.5 64 69 74 79 84
Hip Inches 33 34 36 38 40 42
CM 84 86.5 91.5 96.5 101.5 106.5

Height

Standard 160-167.5cm (5' 3"-5'6")

Formal and casual trousers are offered in three inside leg lengths.

Short - 76cm ( 30 inches )

Regular - 81.5cm ( 32 inches )

Long- 86.5cm (34 inches )

Petite size table indicating single sizing (4-14)

  4 6 8 10 12 14
Bust Inches 30 ¼ 31 ¼ 32 ¼ 34 ¼ 36 ¼ 38 ¼
CM 77 79.5 82 87 92 97
Waist Inches 23 ¼ 24 ¼ 25 ¼ 27 ¼ 29 31
CM 59 61.5 64 69 74 79
Hip Inches 33 34 36 38 40 42
CM 81.5 84 86.5 91.5 96.5 101.5

Height

Petites 5' 3" (160cm) and under

Petites formal and casual trousers have an inside leg measurement of 29 inches (73.5cm)

We classify the petite woman to be 5' 3" and under in height. As a general guide line the Petite Range is proportioned with the adjustments as detailed below. However these may vary slightly depending on ease allowance and styling.

  1. Petites short dress shortened by 3cm
  2. Petites long dress shortened by 5cm
  3. Petites full sleeve length shortened by 2cm
  4. Petites half and short sleeve length shortened by 0.5cm
  5. Petites short coats and tops shortened by 3cm
  6. Petites long coat shortened by 5cm
  7. Petites short skirt shortened by 2cm
  8. Petites long skirt shortened by 3cm
  9. Petites trouser rise shortened by 1cm
  10. Petites trouser inside leg shortened by 2.5cm

Size conversion chart

U.K. 6 8 10 12 14 16
Euro 34 36 38 40 42 44
U.S.A. 2 4 6 8 10 12

Shoe size conversion chart

U.K. size 3 4 5 6 7 8
Continental size 36 37 38 39 41 42
U.S. size 5 6 7 8 9 10