Tops
Shirts, blouses, polos, sweaters & cardigans
Start with bust and waist. For fitted sleeves, compare shoulder width and sleeve length with a top you already love.
Shop women’s tops →Women’s Clothing Size Guide
Clearance Designers · The fit guide
Find your fit. Love your find.
From everyday designer pieces to your next golf favorite, a few simple measurements make shopping easier.
View size charts ↓ How to measure ↓
Your best fit starts with the listing. Clearance Designers carries many brands. Label sizes, cuts and stretch vary. The Clearance Designers-based chart below is a reference, not a brand-specific fit guarantee. Prioritize the item’s size label, description and photographed garment measurements.
Women’s clothing size charts
These are body measurements, not measurements of a garment laid flat. Select inches or centimeters below. UK and EU conversions follow the Clearance Designers reference; other brands may use different conversions.
Size chart in inches · US / UK / EU
| US | UK | EU | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 32 | 30 | 22.75 | 32.75 |
| 2 | 6 | 34 | 31 | 23.75 | 33.75 |
| 4 | 8 | 36 | 32 | 24.75 | 34.75 |
| 6 | 10 | 38 | 34 | 26.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 12 | 40 | 36 | 28.75 | 38.75 |
| 10 | 14 | 42 | 38 | 30.75 | 40.75 |
| 12 | 16 | 44 | 40 | 32.75 | 42.75 |
| 14 | 18 | 46 | 43 | 35.75 | 45.75 |
| 16 | 20 | 48 | 45.5 | 38.5 | 48.5 |
| 18 | 22 | 50 | 48 | 41 | 51 |
| 20 | 24 | 52 | 50.5 | 43.5 | 53.5 |
| 22 | 26 | 54 | 53 | 46 | 56 |
Size chart in centimeters · US / UK / EU
| US | UK | EU | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 32 | 76.2 | 57.8 | 83.2 |
| 2 | 6 | 34 | 78.7 | 60.3 | 85.7 |
| 4 | 8 | 36 | 81.3 | 62.9 | 88.3 |
| 6 | 10 | 38 | 86.4 | 67.9 | 93.3 |
| 8 | 12 | 40 | 91.4 | 73.0 | 98.4 |
| 10 | 14 | 42 | 96.5 | 78.1 | 103.5 |
| 12 | 16 | 44 | 101.6 | 83.2 | 108.6 |
| 14 | 18 | 46 | 109.2 | 90.8 | 116.2 |
| 16 | 20 | 48 | 115.6 | 97.8 | 123.2 |
| 18 | 22 | 50 | 121.9 | 104.1 | 129.5 |
| 20 | 24 | 52 | 128.3 | 110.5 | 135.9 |
| 22 | 26 | 54 | 134.6 | 116.8 | 142.2 |
Centimeters converted from the inch reference and rounded to one decimal place.
Chart values describe the reference brand, not every designer stocked here.
A tape measure & a minute
How to measure
Stand naturally in light clothing. Keep a soft tape level and snug without pulling it tight.
Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your bust.
Waist: Measure around your natural waist, usually the narrowest part of your torso.
Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat, with feet together.
Inseam: Measure from the crotch seam to the hem on a well-fitting pair of pants.
Fit tips by clothing category
Dresses & One-Pieces
Dresses, jumpsuits & rompers
Check bust, waist and hips together. For jumpsuits and rompers, also compare torso length, rise and inseam when provided.
Shop women’s dresses & one-pieces →Bottoms
Pants, jeans, leggings, shorts, skirts & skorts
Use waist and hips, then check rise and inseam or skirt length. A denim waist label is not a universal dress-size conversion.
Shop women’s bottoms →Outerwear
Jackets, coats, blazers & vests
Check bust and shoulders, allowing room for the layers you plan to wear. Compare sleeve length and garment length.
Shop women’s outerwear →Swimwear
One-pieces, bikinis, tankinis & cover-ups
For one-pieces, consider bust, waist, hips and torso length. For separates, check top and bottom sizes individually; use the brand’s chart for cup-sized styles.
Shop women’s swimwear →Golf & Activewear
Performance tops, golf dresses, skorts & active bottoms
Use bust and waist for tops, and waist and hips for bottoms. Check fabric stretch and leave comfortable room to swing, bend and move.
Shop women’s golf & activewear →Letter sizes, plus sizes & petite labels
XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL are brand-specific. Do not assume XXL and 2X, or XL and 1X, have the same fit. Plus sizes can use different proportions from straight sizes.
Petite labels usually describe shorter proportions, not simply a smaller body size. For petite, tall and plus-size items, compare the actual garment’s length, rise, sleeves and measurements. Use the brand’s own chart when available.
Compare with clothing you already own
Lay a similar, well-fitting garment flat without stretching it. Compare its measurements with those shown in the listing.
Pit to pit: Measure straight across beneath the armholes. Doubling this gives an approximate garment chest circumference, which includes the garment’s fit allowance.
Waist: Measure across the waistband; double for approximate circumference. Check whether elastic measurements are relaxed or stretched.
Length: Compare shoulder-to-hem for tops and dresses, waistband-to-hem for skirts, and crotch-to-hem for pants.
Body and garment measurements are different. Allow for the fit you prefer and the fabric’s stretch.
Need help choosing? Contact us with the product link and your sizing question so we can help you assess the listing.
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