I am asking stores for permission to post their sizing charts here. In the meantime, while I wait for their responses, here's some general guidelines for measuring, to get you started.
How to Measure Your Body
Bust
Wrap around the fullest part of your bust. Let your arms rest at your sides in a relaxed position.
Waist
First tie a string around your waist. Bend side to side. This is your natural waistline. Wrap the tape measure around your waist. Make sure not to pull too tight.
Low Hip
With your feet together, wrap the tape measure around your hips at your fullest point.
Inseams
Measure from ankle bone to crotch along inside of leg. Petite = 28" Inseam (women under 5'4") Average = 30" Inseam (women 5'4" - 5'7") Tall = 33" (women 5'7" and taller)
Swimsuits
Use your largest size measurements to order. For example, if you have size 1X bust and size 2X hips, order a size 2X. If there is a difference of two sizes (3X bust and 1X hips) we recommend that you order from our separates collection. You can pick the size that is closest for your top and bottom.
Chloroban Swimsuits have a unique fit. They don't contain spandex, so they last much longer in the chlorine pool. These unique 100% polyester swimsuits don't stretch as much as nylon / spandex suits do. Make sure to follow the size chart provided. If your body measurements are in between sizes, you may be more comfortable in the larger size.
How to Fit a Bra
While wearing a bra, measure above the bust keeping the tape under your arms and around your shoulder blades. This is your band size. For bust size, measure the fullest part of your bust. Subtract the band measurement from the bust measurement. A difference of 3" is a C cup, 4" is a D cup, 5" is a DD/E cup, 6" is a F cup, 7" is a G cup.
(Measurement methods courtesy of Junonia.com)
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3 comments:
2x is very different at some places, I have found. I have had to send back some tops that say that they fit 2x but are really more for 3x and very big and baggy. Pls let people know to watch the sizing charts very carefully as this changes from store to store quite a bit. I was sad since the top I wanted looked great on the model who looked to be about my size, but had to send it back.
I am always have to try the bra one before i pay for it. It's upset. Many big women at largeplace.com experience the same as me. How to pick a bra fit us best?
Thanks for the information. Next time I go shopping, I'll make sure that I've checked the right measuring for plus size clothing.
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