5'2"Usual UK 10Kept UK 8
Petite trousers finally hit my ankle instead of pooling. The regular 10 needed taking up two inches.
Fit-first clothing reviews
Find the size that fits before you check out.
We convert every brand's size chart into US, UK and EU, check it against the garment's published measurements and independent coverage, and give one plain call — size up, true to size, or size down — for womenswear, menswear, kids, shoes and activewear.
USUKEUPetitePlusTallKids by height
Women's dress · example
US 8 → UK 12 → EU 40
Verdict format: runs small in the bust — size up.
3size systems (US · UK · EU) converted in every review
6key measurements mapped in every size guide
5size ranges covered — petite to big & tall
2+sources checked before every sizing call
0paid placements — commissions never move a verdict
1plain verdict: size up, true to size or size down
The conversion desk
US, UK and EU sizes on one line
Approximate high-street conversions we start from. Every review then checks the brand's own chart against real measurements.
| Label | US | UK | EU | Bust | Waist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 2 | 6 | 34 | 31–32" | 24–25" |
| S | 4–6 | 8–10 | 36–38 | 33–34" | 26–27" |
| M | 8–10 | 12–14 | 40–42 | 35–37" | 28–30" |
| L | 12–14 | 16–18 | 44–46 | 38–40" | 31–33" |
| XL | 16–18 | 20–22 | 48–50 | 41–44" | 34–37" |
| 2XL | 20–22 | 24–26 | 52–54 | 45–48" | 38–41" |
| Label | US chest | UK chest | EU | Collar | Waist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 34–36 | 34–36 | 44–46 | 14–14.5 | 28–30 |
| M | 38–40 | 38–40 | 48–50 | 15–15.5 | 31–33 |
| L | 42–44 | 42–44 | 52–54 | 16–16.5 | 34–36 |
| XL | 46–48 | 46–48 | 56–58 | 17–17.5 | 38–40 |
| 2XL | 50–52 | 50–52 | 60–62 | 18–18.5 | 42–44 |
| US | UK | EU | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women 6 | 4 | 37 | 22.5 cm |
| Women 7 | 5 | 38 | 23.5 cm |
| Women 8 | 6 | 39 | 24.5 cm |
| Men 8 | 7 | 41 | 26 cm |
| Men 9 | 8 | 42–43 | 27 cm |
| Men 10 | 9 | 44 | 28 cm |
| Men 11 | 10 | 45 | 29 cm |
| US label | UK age | EU height (cm) | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4T / 4Y | 4–5 yrs | 104–110 | 39–43" |
| 6 | 5–6 yrs | 110–116 | 43–46" |
| 8 | 7–8 yrs | 122–128 | 48–50" |
| 10 | 9–10 yrs | 134–140 | 53–55" |
| 12 | 11–12 yrs | 146–152 | 57–60" |
Ranges are typical, not universal. Vanity sizing and regional cuts move these by a full size — that is why every review lists the measurements it was tested on.
Latest fit reviews
Sized from the chart, converted three ways
Menswear · Denim
Straight-leg jeans for a 34" inseam: which cuts actually reach the shoe
What we check: rise, thigh and inseam against the brand's chart for regular and tall lengths.
Verdict scale: size up Fit verdict format · example
"UK 14 in the hips, UK 12 in the waist — buy the 14 and take in the waist."
Every review ends with a verdict you can act on, not a star rating.
Sportswear · Plus
High-waist leggings in sizes 16–26: waistband and leg-length fit
What we check: waistband height, leg lengths and the brand's own fit notes across the size range.
Verdict scale: true to size Size guide
Between two sizes? A five-question decision tree
Fabric stretch, cut, layering, wash shrink and return policy decide it.
Shoes · Wide fit
Everyday sneakers for wide feet: width options and sizing
What we check: width fittings, foot-length charts and when a half size up helps.
Verdict scale: size down Womenswear · Versus
Wrap dress vs. shirt dress for a full bust
How we compare them: bust measurements, adjustability and the brands' size charts side by side.
One fit winner per matchupShop by size range
Start from your body, not the label
Pick the range you actually shop in. Each guide lists the brands and cuts that are drafted for it — and the ones that only scale up.
Petite
Under 5'4" / 163 cm. Shorter rise, sleeve and inseam.
Inseam 26–28" →Regular
5'4"–5'8". The block most size charts are drafted on.
Inseam 29–31" →Tall
Over 5'8" women, 6'1"+ men. Longer torso and arms.
Inseam 32–36" →Plus
US 14 / UK 18 and up, graded for curves, not just width.
Bust 41"+ →Big & Tall
Men's XL+ with height. Chest, belly and length together.
Chest 46"+ →
How a size chart becomes a verdict
Four steps, the same for every review
Read the brand's size chart
Bust, waist, hip, rise and length in centimetres and inches, for every size range the brand offers.
Check the garment's own measurements
Published product measurements and fit notes against the chart, including petite, tall and plus lines.
Cross-check independent coverage
At least two sources, including independent editorial reviews, before we make a sizing call.
Convert and decide
US, UK and EU equivalents, then one call: size up, true to size or size down.
Fit-room notes
Real measurements beside every opinion
A useful fit note always carries height, usual size and the size kept, so you can find the body closest to yours. The notes below show the format; they are illustrative examples, not reviews.
6'3"Usual XLKept XL Tall
Chest fit in the regular XL but the hem rode above my belt when I reached up. Tall length fixed it.
5'6"Usual UK 20Kept UK 20
True to size at the hip, and the waistband didn't roll during squats — that's the bit I care about.
Browse the wardrobe
Every department, the same fit discipline
Sportswear Activewear
Leggings, sports bras, running layers
Dresses & denim
Cut by bust, waist and hip
MenswearShirts & chinos
Collar, chest and inseam
Shoes Footwear
Length, width and end-of-day swell
Sized by height
Growth room without the sleeve swamp
LingerieBras & basics
Band, cup and sister sizes
Fit tendency index
Where each garment usually goes wrong
Before brand specifics, these are the fit failures we check first in each category.
| Garment | Common misfit | Measure this | Default call when between sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slim jeans | Waist gap or tight thigh | Hip + thigh, then rise | Size for the hip, tailor the waist |
| Wrap & shirt dresses | Bust gape, button pull | Full bust, high bust | Size for the bust; wraps adjust better |
| Running shoes | Toe box too short | Foot length at end of day | Half size up for a thumb's width |
| Bras | Band rides up the back | Underbust, snug | Band down, cup up (sister size) |
| Kids' outerwear | Outgrown in one season | Height, not age | Size up only in sleeve-adjustable styles |
| Puffer & rain jackets | Tight over a sweater | Chest over a mid-layer | Size up if you layer underneath |
Keep reading
Size guides and head-to-head fits
Sizing FAQ
Quick answers before you order
Why are US and UK women's sizes four apart?
UK sizes were drafted from a different base block, so a UK 12 usually lines up with a US 8. Shoes are different again: UK shoe sizes run roughly two below US women's.
Should I trust the label or the brand's chart?
The chart, every time — and then our review, which compares that chart with the garment's published measurements and independent coverage.
How do you handle stretch fabrics?
We note the elastane share from the product details and the brand's own fit notes. High-stretch knits often fit a size down; rigid denim rarely does.
Do affiliate links change your verdicts?
No. Some links earn a commission, but fit verdicts are written before any link is added and are never sold.
Between two sizes?
Send us your measurements. We'll convert them.
Height, usual size and the item you're eyeing — we reply with the size we'd order and why.
Contact the fit desk [email protected] We never sell or share your measurements.