Sizes S M L. Let's figure it out: XS or XL? Clothes size for each Which is smaller xs or xl

T-shirt is the most sought after item outerwear. We put on T-shirts when going out into nature and relaxing. 80% of people will prefer a T-shirt as clothing for home. Many people will be happy to wear it even to work. Moreover, the T-shirt has no age, no gender, no weight. She is loved by children, young men, women and even older people. Thanks to a well-chosen T-shirt, the figure of its owner can become slimmer, more athletic, and sexier. Conversely, an unsuccessfully chosen style or size can disfigure even the most ideal beauty. How to choose the right T-shirt size?

Most often we see on the label: size M, size L or even cooler XXXL. What do these letters mean? Perhaps M stands for small, but what is this? Large or medium? The letters XXXL look even more intimidating. But, as the great Carlson said: “Calm, only calm!” It's quite simple.

To accurately determine the size of the T-shirt you need, we will use an ordinary measuring tape. So, wrap the tape around your ribcage. Now look carefully at the junction of the beginning of the tape with the scale on it. The number you see there will be your key to determining your T-shirt size.

Suppose you are a representative of the fair half. When measuring the circumference of your chest, you saw the number 76 cm. This means that a T-shirt will suit you perfectly or 40-42 by Russian standards. If you managed to spot the number eighty, then you definitely need to buy a T-shirt in size S (44-46). If the girth is eighty-eight centimeters, feel free to purchase size M (or 46-48). T-shirt size L corresponds to Russian 48-50. Size L can be purchased if your chest circumference is from eighty-eight to ninety-six centimeters. At 97-100 cm - the T-shirt size will be 50-52 or XL, at 101-104 cm -52-54 or XXL.

If you are a man, then you will need to be guided by a slightly different scale. The letters used in determining sizes are the same, but slightly different. Let's take a closer look.

The measurement of the man's chest circumference showed 98 centimeters, know that a T-shirt (or 44-46) will suit you, 99-100 cm - size M (or 46-48). Size L (or 48-50) will fit perfectly on a man whose chest circumference is from 101 to 110 centimeters. The T-shirt will correspond to 50-52 Russian with a chest circumference from 111 to 118 cm. A size larger or XXL (52-54) should be purchased for a man with a chest circumference of no more than 122 cm. Anything larger than this number is XXXL and, as they say , “you need to measure.”

If you don’t have a measuring tape or don’t want to bother with measurements and ratios, then just look at the size on the label of your best T-shirt. You saw, for example, size L, choose something of the same size in the store. There is a high probability that she is the one for you fits better Total. However, do not forget that only trying on a T-shirt you like can give you a 100% guarantee of a perfect fit. Even if you have to try on dozens of T-shirts different sizes and styles, a well-chosen item will pay off all your efforts. Perhaps in the future the label of this particular T-shirt will tell you right choice size. Happy shopping!

When going shopping, it would be good to choose from only three sizes: “large”, “just right” and “small”. However, in reality, when they see letter designations on clothing labels, many women (and even more so men) feel bewildered. It's time to figure out what parameters hide the sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL. Let's decipher these codes.

Different ways about the same thing

Size is a code in the form of numbers or letters that corresponds to the standardized parameters of the human body or its individual parts for which the clothing is intended. IN different countries There are their own marking systems. So, for example, in the USSR numbers from 40 to 58 were used, where half-chest circumference was taken as the main parameter. That is why domestic suits and dresses rarely fit perfectly not only on the chest.

In Europe, the size designation system is called EN-13402 and includes a set of parameters for a certain type of figure. However, it is not a fact that after selecting the item’s width, you will be satisfied with the length, or vice versa. To choose the most suitable outfit, you need to know the correspondence of domestic and foreign systems.

Hello from Europe

Abroad for sizing different types different standards of clothing are adopted. So, dresses, suits, etc. in Germany and France, marked 32/34, correspond to Russian 40. So, when asking a seller or consultant in an online store what the smallest clothing size for girls is, keep this in mind ratio. But in Italy these same parameters will coincide with size 36. Pay attention to the fact that in England the Russian 40 strictly corresponds to 32.

What if your dimensions are a little larger, but still within the limits of the outfits from Thumbelina’s wardrobe? In Russia, size 42 will suit you, in France, Germany - 36-38, in Italy - 38-40, and in England - 34. Compatriots of size 44-46 in Germany and France will be offered 40-42, in Italy - 42-44, and in England - 36-38.

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If you are size 48-50, then in the homeland of Beethoven and in the most romantic country in the world, look for tags marked 44-46, Italian boutiques will offer you clothes in sizes 46-48, and in the ancient monarchical state the mark on the tags should be 40. Corpulent ladies Sizes 54-58 in Germany and France will fit 52-58, in Italy - 52, and in England - 44.

A special range has been developed for sportswear in Europe. So, when wondering what the smallest clothing size is for the corresponding activities, girls should remember - 1. But jeans should be marked 24/25. This corresponds to a graceful size 40 in Russia. The next one, 42, has the equivalent of 2/3 for sportswear and 26-27 for jeans.

Owners of sizes 44-46 in a European store will choose the 4/5 mark for sportswear, but jeans will suit them 28-29. If you are size 48-50, then take T-shirts and shorts marked 6/7, and jeans - 30-31. Ladies of size 52 choose activewear marked 8/9, and jeans - 32-33. Sportswear Size 10 and jeans 34-35 will suit those with sizes 54-56.

US and Russian Size Chart

In America, there are two systems for indicating sizes - in numbers from 0 to 22 and in letters. Let's look at the latter in more detail. So, what do clothing manufacturers mean by these designations?

XS is worn by very delicate women, because the marking sounds like extra small - “very small”;
miniature ladies boast of size S - small - “small”;
average build - this is M - medium - “average”;
those who have rather large shapes buy clothes large - “big” - L;
overweight women wear XXL - extra extra large - “very, very large”.

The more X's in front of the letter L, the larger the "very" size, that is, the larger the buyer should be.

Before we start comparing sizing systems, let's decide on this: what is taken as the basis for their determination? For women, the key measurements are volumes:

chest;
waist;
the widest part of the thighs.

Let's draw up a scheme for converting the size table women's clothing, adopted in the USA, to the usual Russian standard. We will use the following structure: size accepted in Russia - digital equivalent in the USA - letter designation - volumes in inches (2.54 cm), data for chest circumference, waistline, hip width.

size 38 - 0 - XXS - (31.5-23.5-33.5);
size 40 - 1 - XS - (32-24-34);
42 size - 3 - S - (33-25-35);
44 size - 5 - S - (34-26.5-36);
46 size - 7 - M - (35-27.5-37);
48 size - 9 - L - (36-28.5-38.5);
50 size - 11 - L - (37.5-29.5-39.5);
Size 52 - 13 - XL - (39-31.5-41).

As for men's and women's shirts, then the volume of the neck divided by 2.5 is important here. This will be the required measure.

Conversion of American sizes for men

In relation to representatives of the stronger half of humanity, a system of designating clothing sizes using letters (except for shirts) is most often used. However, one parameter is taken as a starting point - growth.

S for those whose height is below 170 cm;
R - regular - if height falls in the range from 170 to 182 cm;
L is suitable for those taller than 183 cm;
XL - as is the case with by women's standards, the prefix extra can be repeated several times, and this is true for those whose height is above 190 cm.

The measuring system for clothing for children is divided into 3 groups. Let's look at the nuances of each.

From 0 to 2 years

Newborn or new - for those with a height of 43-49 cm;
3 Months - 50-58 cm;
6 Months - 59-66 cm;
9 Months - 67-72 cm;
12 Months - 73-76 cm;
18 Months - 77-81 cm;
24 Months - 82-89 cm.

From 2 to 8 years

2T - 92-94 cm;
3T - 98-100 cm;
4T - 104-106 cm;
5 - 108-110 cm;
6 - 116-118 cm;
7 - 120-122 cm;
8 - 126-128 cm.

Children 8-14 years old

The “Juniors” mark means that to determine the size, in addition to height, you will also need girths of the chest, waist, and the widest part of the hips. The scheme for determining a suitable item looks like this: height - measurement (in cm) along the chest line - waist line - hip extension - American size.

135,5 - 70,5 - 62,5 - 74,5 - 9;
141 - 73,5 - 64,5 - 78 - 10;
147 - 76 - 66 - 81 - 11;
153 - 80,5 - 68,5 - 84,5 - 12;
158 - 84 - 70 - 88 - 13;
164 - 88,5 - 72,5 - 92,5 - 14.

Sizes S M L XL XXL: decoding and comparison of different standards.

With the development of online trading, it is advisable for every clothing buyer to select the correct sizes when ordering, but their designations still remain unclear to many.

This is due to the fact that clothing size designations differ not only in different countries, but often also among different large manufacturers. In fact, the introduction of clothing symbols was done to make it easier for customers to select clothes.

To introduce labeling, manufacturers often used different parameters and different measurement systems. In Europe and Asia, clothing sizes are traditionally measured in centimeters, while in the United States and some other Western countries they are measured in inches.

It should also be taken into account that the average height of people in different countries is different, therefore big sizes for Asian countries it often corresponds to medium or even small in European countries. However, the approach to determining clothing parameters is approximately the same everywhere, since tailors all over the world take measurements in approximately the same places to sew clothes.

Increasingly, the same Latin letters S M L XL XXL are used to indicate clothing sizes. The decoding of these symbols is quite simple and corresponds to the initial letters of the words in English– small, medium, large. The exception is the letter X, which corresponds to the word extra. Thus, the decoding of these symbols can be reduced to a simple table:

However, if you look at the correspondence of these designations actual sizes clothing, then you can notice a significant difference for clothing from the European continent and American manufacturers.

Therefore, when selecting goods in online stores, you must take into account exactly where the clothing was produced and use the appropriate tables to determine the actual parameters. In the same way, you need to make allowances when choosing in online stores in the Asian region.

It should be especially noted that confusion often arises when purchasing clothes from German manufacturers. The clothing labeling used in Germany does not correspond to Russian digital designations and often diverges from the designations of European standards.

Therefore, when selecting clothes from Germany, which are popular among Russian buyers, you need to focus on German parameters, the explanation of which is usually given in the appendix of wholesaler catalogs.

It is even more important to consider that the sizes of men's and women's clothing differ significantly in the measurements that need to be taken when selecting clothes. Thus, men's clothing in size S will always be too large for a woman, who usually buys clothes with this designation in ladies' clothing stores.

Fans of unisex clothing should take this into account. Although in Russia they are increasingly using European standards clothing sizes, you need to know the correspondence of size decoding to Russian standards, a legacy of the Soviet Union.

As for Chinese clothing stores, which are so popular in Russia, it is better to take measurements for selecting clothes not according to symbols, and by size chart, which, as a rule, is posted by online stores along with the product. In order not to make a mistake when choosing clothes from the Asian region, it is better for ordinary centimeters to measure their parameters in centimeters and compare them with the parameters of the size chart.

This simple step will help even an inexperienced buyer choose the right clothes and avoid mistakes. As for regular visitors to Chinese clothing stores, they already know approximately how much adjustment to take when decoding in sizes S M L XL XXL XXXL.

Two main problems modern man- this is to lose weight and eat. For today's fashionistas, clothing size is not just an opportunity to choose something that fits your figure, but also a real reason for pride. The cult of losing weight today, alas, is not a myth.

Size is not the main thing

Fashion magazines sabotage unhealthy thinness by publishing photographs of models suffering from anorexia, caused by an excessive desire to lose weight. Popular designers no longer sign contracts with models whose clothing size is close to XXS.

The gods of fashion Olympus realized in time that they were provoking a massive weight loss to the minimum among women, girls and even young girls, demonstrating models of painful thinness as models. Therefore, many brands have removed sizes smaller than XS from clothing stores, so that beauties do not have to lose weight for the sake of latest size on a hanger.

In fact, clothing size does not determine perfect shapes. When choosing a wardrobe, other parameters should be taken into account: height, weight, physique, skeletal structure and bone thickness.

There is no guarantee that, having achieved minimum size, the girl will look great in any clothes. The main thing is to select a thing in accordance with age, body features, emphasizing the best and hiding the unnecessary. And then no one will pay attention to the size number on the clothing label.

What sizes are there?

The choice of sizes today is wide enough so that a lady of any size can choose her wardrobe. However, among the normal, ordinary ones, XS, S, M, L, XL are distinguished. These are the most popular sizes that are created for figures standard type. For those who have asymmetrical proportions, an atypical physique, excess body weight or, conversely, not enough, there are sizes that go beyond the standard: XXS, XXL and the like. In those countries where the population is massively faced with the problem of obesity (USA, UK), clothing sizes have several X marks (XXXL, XXXXL, XXXXXL, etc.).

How to choose the right clothing size?

So, how to choose the right clothes if the size does not go beyond the standard? The problem is that different countries have their own body measurement systems. Accordingly, the sizes differ in the nomination. Clothing labels usually contain the marks MEX, UK, RUS and others. There are universal international designations for volumes: XS, S, M, L, XL. In this case, the clothing size is calculated from previously taken body measurements. Today, this way you can purchase not only outerwear, but even swimsuits, shoes and underwear. The table below shows the compliance of sizes with Russian, European, American and Mexican standards.

Size

RUS(Russia) - Russian sizes.
UK(United Kingdom) - British sizes (United Kingdom of Great Britain).
USA(United States of America) - American sizes (United States of America).
EU(Europe) - European sizes.
MEX(Mexico) - Mexican sizes.

This way you can see which size corresponds to which.

What size is XL?

Many people confuse the names, do not know how to identify or simply cannot remember the sequence of sizes, considering XL to be small, while XS, on the contrary, is the largest. How to understand the essence of sizes? There are several tricks.

In order to remember once and for all that S is ideal for thin girls, and XL is the size for larger ladies, you first need to know why these particular letters are assigned to them. So:

XS - extra small(very small).
S - small(small).
M - medium(average).
L - large(big).
XL - extra large(very big).

Thus, it is obvious that the letters of the size names are abbreviations from English adjectives, which characterize the essence of each size. Now, for those who know English, it will be easy to remember that XS is extra small, which means it is intended for petite fashionistas, but girls with more curvaceous figures should choose extra large (XL size).

Men's clothing sizes

However, this is not all you need to know about clothing sizes. It is important to remember that, despite the same names, the sizes of things for men and women differ in size. For example, a men's size XL is by no means the same as a women's size XL. Below is a table that describes the sizes men's clothing by analogy with women's.

Size

From the table it is clear that men's sizes slightly larger, this should be taken into account when choosing a suit or shirt for your spouse/brother/friend without his direct participation. It is also obvious that the XL size perceived as very large is not even the largest size in the table. Therefore, in this ratio, men's XL clothing size is more likely to be equivalent to women's size L. When choosing suits and jackets for men, the size is also important, which must be indicated on the label. Only knowing it and your usual clothing size can you choose the perfect suit.

For teenagers and little ones

Children also have their own sizes, but their bodies grow and change very quickly, so it makes no sense to indicate sizes; here things need to be selected only by trying on. However, when choosing clothes for newborns, it is important to know only two parameters: the baby’s age and his height (length). Teenagers can choose things according to standard sizes, trying on several options in order to accurately find theirs. Typically, children over 4 years old are best suited for size XS in a children's clothing store, while children's size XL is more likely to fit a child over 12 years old. Although here again everything is individual.

If, as a result, you still weren’t able to find your bearings in the store and remember, for example, what size XL is, or choose a suit for your child yourself, it’s better to put aside your embarrassment and seek help from a professional sales consultant at a clothing store.

And choosing the right one for yourself original solution, we will definitely take it for fitting. You should not 100 percent trust the value indicated on the label, since minor deviations are possible due to the characteristics of production equipment, the style of a particular item, which is now more modern and creative. Doesn't always have a digital designation. Often sellers, looking for the right option, ask us: “S, M - what size clothes are needed?” Experienced people can immediately determine the right one by eye, and some specify it more precisely. What parameters does the letter correspond to?

Letter and number designation

In our country, we are accustomed to correlating the size range with a numerical designation, but it is not used everywhere, and now domestic manufacturers are increasingly switching to the generally accepted international standard. When purchasing a product with a foreign label, it is important to accurately understand its measurements, since they may differ from Russian ones. Most countries have their own labeling of things. M - what clothing size is meant?

What to take as a basis?

The value is determined in accordance with the parameters of the human body. The fundamental ones are (in cm): height, hips, chest volume. Also important can be played by: sleeve length (shoulder seam - mid-wrist) and shoulder width. A clear knowledge and understanding of the parameters will allow you to avoid confusion and freely navigate the values. Let's consider the relationship between a numerical designation and a letter designation using the example of M. What clothing size (women's, men's) corresponds to it?

Marking M and its corresponding parameters

M is the letter designation (in Latin) for medium size (medium) clothing. According to all-Russian standards, this is women's size 46, and men's - 48. According to international standards, the parameter corresponds to size 44-46 for both men and women.

M - what size does the M marking (Russian size 46) correspond to the following parameters (in cm):

Waist circumference - 71.1-73.7;

Hip circumference - 96.5-99.1;

Chest circumference - 88.9-91.4.

For trousers and jeans, this figure is 28-29. As for women's underwear, the M marking corresponds to size 48 with a waist circumference of 75-78 cm, hip circumference - 102-104 cm. For women's hats, M is the head circumference - 55.6-57.8 cm.

M - what size is men's clothing? For men, the M marking (Russian size 48) corresponds to the following parameters (in cm):

Waist circumference - 76.2-83.8;

Chest circumference -96.5-101.6.

For trousers and jeans, this figure is 32-33. Regarding men's shirts M - size 48 with a neck circumference of 39-40 cm. Men's underwear marked M also corresponds to size 48. For men's hats, M is similar to the size of women's hats (55.6-57.8 cm).

Is size M applicable to children's clothes?

M - what size Marking M corresponds to clothing with the following parameters: for a 6-9 month old child - this is size 24, chest girth - 48 cm, height about 74 cm, and for an average 6-8 year old child - this is parameter 32-34 with height 122-137 cm and weight 23-30 kg with a waist circumference depending on body type (strong, slender or average) - 52.1-68.6 cm. As for winter hats, the M marking corresponds to hats for 1-2- an x-year-old child with a head circumference equal to 49.5 cm; for the warm season - these are hats, panama hats for a 6-8 year old child with a head circumference of 54.6 cm.

Knowing the parameters of your body, you can easily determine the value in a numerical value and convert it into an international letter equivalent, and then questions about what size M is what clothing size will not arise. However, it is better to try on things directly to avoid mistakes, and when purchasing goods in online stores, clearly correlate the parameters of the item with the dimensions of the person.

For many people, sizing can be a problem. Not because they don’t know theirs, but because there are a lot of markings and it’s very easy to get confused. Among the most common labels for clothing and shoes in our country are Russian, American, Chinese, European and British. So what is size M?

What parameters are needed to determine the size?

For example, you know M - what size is this? The size is determined based on the measurements of the figure, after which you can easily determine the correspondence of the parameters with any marking and understand your size.

Just? But no! There are a large number of various conventions: “S” also implies certain differences between men’s, women’s and children’s sizes, designated by this letter.

“Eska” for outerwear has its own characteristics – additional data. There are nuances for underwear too.

Women

Before moving on to a detailed description of international standards, it is worth remembering how and from what the ones familiar to us were formed. The top of the wardrobe is the chest circumference divided by two.

For example, at 84 cm – 84 divided by 2 results in size 42. It looks like the data for the lower part of the wardrobe is also calculated, only the hip circumference is used. In this way, you can approximately calculate the parameters of the bust and hips.

Important. The lower part, due to the difference in clothing styles - loose or tight - may not fully comply with this principle.

Sometimes the formula is used: hip circumference: 2 – 2, i.e. with hips 88 cm the following calculation can be applied: 88: 2 – 2 = size 42.

The female "Eska" roughly corresponds to:

chest girth – in the range of 82 - 84 cm;
hip circumference - in the range of 90 - 92 cm;
waist circumference - in the range of 64 - 66 cm.

In a simple way, we determined what size of women's clothing the letter S implies. Let's move on.

Men

Russian sizes for men are determined similarly to women's, but there are a number of differences. For example, the parameters of a shirt are calculated not by the dimensions of the chest, but by the number of the collar.

S – what size is men's clothing? So, size S for the stronger half of humanity corresponds to Russian 44-46. Other data:

chest girth - in the range of 90 - 92 cm;
hip circumference - in the range of 94 - 96 cm;
waist circumference – in the range of 74 - 76 cm;
collar number – 37-38.

It should be remembered that a man’s figure, as a rule, is wider at the shoulders, but narrower at the pelvis (compared to a woman’s). Therefore, “S” is the parameters of a specific wardrobe element, and very