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We at Vintage Swank have put together these comprehensive
sizing charts to help you in purchasing clothing that will fit you
perfectly. You will find sizing information for both Men's, Women's
and Children's clothing as well as various accessories like shoes,
hats and gloves. If you have any questions regarding sizing, please
email us at
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How We Measure
All off our items are measured for accuracy in sizing.
The items are placed on the floor and measured according to the
specific measurement being taken. All measurement are done in inches
and sizes are US. We are happy to make additional measurements on
any item upon request.
Note: To convert the measurements listed
to metric, multiply the inches by 2.54 for the measurement in centimeter.
1 inch = 2.54 centimeter
| Women's Vintage
Clothing Conversion Chart - pre 1970s |
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Modern
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4
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6
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8
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10
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12
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14
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16
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18
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Bust
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33½
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34½
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35½
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36½
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38
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39½
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41½
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43
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Waist
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25
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26
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27
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28
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29½
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31
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32½
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34½
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Hips
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35½
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36½
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37½
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38½
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40
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41½
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43
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45
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Vintage
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12
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14
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16
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18
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20
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40
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42
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44
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Bust
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30
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32
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34
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36
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38
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40
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42
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44
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Waist
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25
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26
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28
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30
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32
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34
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36
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38
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Hips
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33
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35
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37
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39
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41
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43
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45
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47½
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- Note: This chart is to be used as a reference guide
and not an exact sizing chart. This will help you to determine
the difference between vintage clothing sizes and toady's
clothing sizes. We strongly recommend using exact measurements
as your true guide to sizing. We do not list vintage sizes
in our listings; we only use exact measurements.
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| Women's Clothing |
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Size
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Bust (Cup)
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Waist
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Hips
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Dress Size
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X-Small
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30 - 32 (A - B)
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20 - 23
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32 - 34
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2
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Small
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32-34 (A - B)
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23 - 25
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34 - 36
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4 -6
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Medium
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34-37 (B - C)
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25 - 28
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36 - 39
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8 -10
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Large
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37-40 (C)
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28 - 31
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39 - 41
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12 - 14
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X-Large
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40-43 (C)
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31 - 34
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41 - 44
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16 - 18
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How to determine your size:
- Bust: Measure across fullest part of your bust,
under your arms and across the shoulder blades. Keep the
measuring tape level and parallel to the floor around your
back.
- Waist: Measure around your natural waistline, where
you wear your pants. Keep the measuring tape level and parallel
to the floor around your waist.
- Hips: Measure around fullest part of your hips
( about 9" down from natural waistline). the measuring
tape level and parallel to the floor around your hips.
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| Men's Shirts and Jackets |
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Size
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Chest Size
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Neck Size
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Sleeves
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X-Small
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30 - 32 inches
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13 - 13½ inches
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31 - 32 inches
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Small
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34 - 36 inches
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14 - 14½ inches
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32 - 33 inches
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Medium
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38 - 40 inches
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15 - 15½ inches
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33 - 34 inches
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Large
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42 - 44 inches
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16 - 16½ inches
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34 - 35 inches
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X-Large
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46 - 48 inches
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17 - 17½ inches
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35 - 36 inches
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How to determine your shirt and jacket size:
- Chest: With your arms relaxed at your sides, measure
around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the measuring
tape level and parallel to the floor around both the chest
and ribcage.
- Neck: Measure around the middle most part of your
neck just under the larynx keeping the measuring tape level
and parallel to the floor around your neck.
- Sleeve Length: With your arms relaxed at your side
and slightly bent, measure from the center back of your
neck, over the point of your shoulder, and down the outside
of your arm to your wrist.
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| Men's Pants |
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Size
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Waist Size
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Inseam
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Small
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29 inch to 31 inch
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30 inches
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Medium
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32 inch to 34 inch
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31 inches
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Large
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34 inch to 36 inch
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32 inches
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X-Large
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36 inch to 38 inch
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33 inches
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How to determine your pant size:
- Waist: Measure around your natural waistline, where
you wear your pants. Keep the measuring tape level and parallel
to the floor around your waist.
- Inseam: Measure inside your leg from the crotch
down to top of shoe.
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| Men's Pajamas |
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Shirt Size
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Chest Size
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Weight
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Pajama Size
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13½ - 14½
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32" - 36"
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115lbs - 140lbs
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Small or A
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14½ - 15½
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36" - 40"
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140lbs - 170lbs
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Medium or B
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15½ - 16½
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40" - 44"
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170lbs - 190lbs
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Large or C
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16½ - 17
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44" - 48"
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190lbs - 210lbs
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X-Large or D
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| Men's and Women's Hats |
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Size
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Measurement
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Circumference
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Small
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6 7/8 to 7 inches
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21 7/8 to 22¼ inches
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Medium
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7 1/8 to 7¼ inches
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22 5/8 to 23 inches
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Large
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7 3/8 to 7½ inches
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23 3/8 to 23¾ inches
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How to determine your hat size:
- Measure circumference of head usually about 3/4"
above ear Valley, where hat (should be) worn.
- Measure tight to 1/8" for accuracy.
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| Men's and Women's Shoes |
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Measurement
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Women's Size
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Men's Size
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9 inches
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5
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3½
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9 1/8 inches
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5½
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4
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9¼ inches
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6
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4½
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9 3/8 inches
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6½
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5
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9½ inches
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7
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5½
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9 5/8 inches
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7½
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6
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9¾ inches
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8
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6½
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9 7/8 inches
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8½
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7
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10 inches
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9
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7½
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10 1/8 inches
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9½
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8
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10¼ inches
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10
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8½
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10½ inches
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10½
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9
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10¾ inches
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12
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10½
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11 inches
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13
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11½
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11¼ inches
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14
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12½
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11½ inches
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15½
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14
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How to determine your shoe size:
- Measure your foot from heel to the tip of your longest
toe. Remember to give yourself a bit of wiggle room for
your foot to breath within the shoe. Your current shoe size
is also a good hint.
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| Women's Gloves |
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Size
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Measurement
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Small
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6½ to 7¼ inches
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Medium
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7½ to 7¾ inches
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Large
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8 to 8¾ inches
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X-Large
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9 to 9¾ inches
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How to determine your glove size:
- Measure around the hand, just below the knuckles, around
the palm and make a fist. Do not include the thumb in this
measurement.
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| Women's Stockings and Nylons |
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Size
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Shoe Size
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Height
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Weight
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A (Petite)
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3-5
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4'11"-5'3"
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95-115 lbs
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B (Average)
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5-7
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5'3"-5'7"
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115-135 lbs
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C (Tall)
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7-10
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5'7"-6'0"
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135-168 lbs
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One Size
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4-9
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5'2"-5'8"
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100-140 lbs
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1X/2X
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10 - 12
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5'0" - 5'6"
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135 - 210 lbs
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3X/4X
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12 - 14
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5'5" - 5'11"
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155 - 225 lbs
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Queen/One Size
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10-14
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5'2"-5'10"
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145-215 lbs
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How to determine if stockings and nylons are
your size:
- Make a fist and put the toe of the stocking/nylon in your
fist.
- Then wrap the stocking/nylon around your fist. If the
heel lines up with the toe then the stockings are your size.
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| Girl's and Boy's Clothing |
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Size / Age
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Height
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Weight
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Chest
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Waist
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Hip
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0-6 Months
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Up to 25"
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Up to 17 lbs
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17½"
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17¾"
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18"
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6-12 Months
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25"-29"
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17-23 lbs
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18½"
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18½"
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19"
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12-18 Months
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29"-31"
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23-27 lbs
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19½"
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19¼"
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20"
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18-24 Months
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31"-33"
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27-30 lbs
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20¼"
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19¾"
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20¾"
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2T (2 Years)
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33"-36"
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30-32 lbs
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21"
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20¼"
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21½"
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3T (3 Years)
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36"-39"
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32-35 lbs
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21¾"
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20¾"
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22¼"
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4T (4 Years)
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39"-42"
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35-41 lbs
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22½"
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21¼"
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23
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5T (5 Years)
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42"-45"
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41-46 lbs
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23¾"
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22"
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24¼"
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