Clothing
At Reign Vintage, we have hand measured every garment and assembled a comprehensive guide to show you how we measure our pieces and how you can ensure the perfect fit.
Please bear in mind that sizing labels on vintage garments and standardised measurements of clothing have changed over the decades and also vary between countries.
We have included visual illustrations of how we measure our garments and advise that you measure yourself the same way (in inches).
If possible, it is also helpful to measure a similar garment you know fits well to compare proportions.
Clothing Size Guide
We have compiled these size charts to be a fair representation of clothing sizes. However, we advise that you use them as an approximate guideline and compare your individual measurements to those stated on each item’s product page before purchase.
Certain garments are also designed to have a more casual fit, so the measurements may not correspond exactly to the size guidelines. Where applicable this will be stated in the individual product description and the suggested fit will be indicated in the garment’s image gallery.
Please note: All our garments are measured flat
Women’s Clothing Size Guide
| XS
6 |
S 8-10 |
M 12-14 |
L 16-18 |
XL
20-22 |
XXL 24-26 |
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| Chest | 31″ | 32″-35″ | 36″-39″ | 40″-44″ | 45″-49″ | 50″-54″ |
| Waist | 24″ | 25″-29″ | 30″-33″ | 34″-37″ | 38″-42″ | 43″-47″ |
| Hips | 33″ | 34″-37″ | 38″-41″ | 42″-46″ | 47″-51″ | 52″-56″ |
Men’s Clothing Size Guide
| XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
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| Chest | 34″-35″ | 36″-37″ | 38″-40″ | 41″-42″ | 43″-44″ | 45″-46″ |
| Waist | 28″ | 30″-32″ | 33″-35″ | 36″-38″ | 39″-41″ | 42″-44″ |
How We Measure Clothing
Please note: All our garments are measured flat
Blouses / Shirts / T-Shirts / Sweatshirts / Jumpers / Jackets / Coats
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| Chest | Measurement from underarm to underarm then doubled for correct sizing. You can measure this by wrapping the tape around the fullest part of your chest. |
| Sleeve | Measurement from the shoulder to the cuff. |
| Raglan Sleeve | Measurement from the top of the neckline to the end of the sleeve cuff. Some garments do not have a shoulder seam due to a ‘Raglan’ sleeve design, where the shoulder has a seamless curve. As there is no specific shoulder seam from which to measure the sleeve length, we measure from the top of the neckline to the end of the sleeve cuff to provide better accuracy. |
| Length | Measurement from the shoulder to the lowest point of the hemline on the garment. |
| Shoulder | Measurement from shoulder seam to shoulder seam. This measurement will be provided for more structured garments such as Jackets and Coats to ensure a more tailored fit. |
Skirts
| Waist | Measurement is taken from the narrowest part of the waist then doubled for correct sizing. Where the waistband is elasticated we will measure it stretched in proportion to the garment. Sometimes an elasticated waistband can provide an allowance for a larger size if stretched a little further without distorting the shape of the garment. In this instance, we will indicate a minimum and maximum waist measurement as part of our product description. |  |
| Hips | Measurement is taken below the waist at the hip. This is only applicable to form fitted skirts. | |
| Thigh | Measurement is taken from the widest part of the garment. This is only applicable to form fitted skirts | |
| Length | Measurement is taken from the top of the waistband to the lowest point of the hemline on the skirt. |
Dresses
| Chest | Measurement from underarm to underarm then doubled for correct sizing. You can measure this by wrapping the tape around the fullest part of your chest. |  |
| Waist | Measurement is taken from the narrowest part of the waist then doubled for correct sizing. Where the waistband is elasticated we will measure it stretched in proportion to the garment. Sometimes an elasticated waistband can provide an allowance for a larger size if stretched a little further without distorting the shape of the garment. In this instance, we will indicate a minimum and maximum waist measurement as part of our product description. | |
| Hips | Measurement is taken below the waist at the hip. This is only applicable to form fitted dresses. | |
| Thigh | Measurement is taken from the widest part of the garment. This is only applicable to form fitted dresses. | |
| Length | Measurement from the shoulder to the lowest point of the hemline on the dress. |
Trousers / Jeans / Shorts / Culottes
| Waist | Measurement is taken from the narrowest part of the waist then doubled for correct sizing. Where the waistband is elasticated we will measure it stretched in proportion to the garment. Sometimes an elasticated waistband can provide an allowance for a larger size if stretched a little further without distorting the shape of the garment. In this instance, we will indicate a minimum and maximum waist measurement as part of our product description. |  |
| Inside Leg | Measurement from the top of the inside leg to the lowest point of the hemline. | |
| Length | Measurement from the top of the waistband to the lowest point of the hemline on the garment. |
Jumpsuits / Playsuits
| Chest | Measurement from underarm to underarm then doubled for correct sizing. You can measure this by wrapping the tape around the fullest part of your chest. |  |
| Waist | Measurement is taken from the narrowest part of the waist then doubled for correct sizing. Where the waistband is elasticated we will measure it stretched in proportion to the garment. Sometimes an elasticated waistband can provide an allowance for a larger size if stretched a little further without distorting the shape of the garment. In this instance, we will indicate a minimum and maximum waist measurement as part of our product description. | |
| Hips | Measurement is taken below the waist at the hip. | |
| Inside Leg | Measurement is taken from the top of the inside leg to the lowest point of the hemline. | |
| Length | Measurement is taken from the shoulder to the lowest point of the hemline on the garment. To ensure that the length in body from the crotch is not too short, we also provide a length measurement from the top of the shoulder or strap to the crotch. If the jumpsuit is strapless the measurement is taken from the highest point of the garment. |
Swimwear / Leotards
| Chest | Measurement from underarm to underarm then doubled for correct sizing. You can measure this by wrapping the tape around the fullest part of your chest. |  |
| Waist | Measurement is taken from the narrowest part of the waist then doubled for correct sizing. | |
| Length | Measurement from the shoulder to the lowest point of the garment. |
Accessories
Accessories are just as important as clothes so it makes sense that you know the dimensions of the accessories we sell too! Below we have assembled instructions of how we measure our shoes, bags, hats and belts so that when you see specific measurements on an item’s product page – you know exactly what it means and can make the right decision for your needs.
How We Measure Accessories
Bags
| Height | Measurement from the base to the highest point of bag (without strap) |  |
| Depth | Measurement from the base of the bag from front to back. | |
| Width | Measurement of the bag from side seam to side seam at widest point. | |
| Strap Length | Full length of the strap from end to end. |
Hats
| Circumference | Measurement taken from the inside circumference to determine the fit of the hat. |  |
| Height | Measurement from the base to the highest point of the hat. |
Belts
| Full Belt Length | Measurement from end to end (excluding buckle) |  |
| Longest Length | Measurement from end to the longest hole (excluding buckle) | |
| Shortest Length | Measurement from end to the shortest hole (excluding buckle) | |
| Width | Please refer to diagram. |
| Tie Belt | Measurement from end to end. |
| Clasp Belt | Measurement from clasp to clasp. |
Shoes
How We Measure Shoes
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| Heel Height | Measured from the centre of the highest point on the heel at the back of the shoe through to the base of the heel cap. |
| Height | This is only applicable to boots. Measurement from the base of the heel to highest point of the boot. |
Women’s International Shoe Sizing Guidelines
| UK Size | EU Size | US/Canada Size | AU Size | |
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| 3 | 36 | 5 | 5 | |
| 4 | 37 | 6 | 6 | |
| 5 | 38 | 7 | 7 | |
| 6 | 39 | 8 | 8 | |
| 7 | 40 | 9 | 9 | |
| 8 | 41 | 10 | 10 |
Men’s International Shoe Sizing Guidelines
| UK Size | EU Size | US/Canada Size | AU Size | |
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| 5 | 38 | 6 | 5 | |
| 6 | 39 | 7 | 6 | |
| 7 | 40.5 | 8 | 7 | |
| 8 | 42 | 9 | 8 | |
| 9 | 43 | 10 | 9 | |
| 10 | 44.5 | 11 | 10 | |
| 11 | 46 | 12 | 11 | |
| 12 | 47.5 | 13 | 12 |
Selecting A Shoe Size
If your usual shoe size is between two sizes, we advise selecting the larger size.