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Published: 07/23/2021
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If you want to dress fashionably, beautifully, inexpensively, you don’t need to look for a sewing workshop, leave the country, go to Italy, or attend fashion shows. You just need to order something online, in a branded online store. But sometimes it’s very difficult to figure out the sizes and we’re not just talking about Chinese online stores. One size in Russian means that the clothes are universal.
- 1 General concept
- 2 Types of clothing
- 3 Who can use a universal size?
- 4 Buying tips
- 5 Conclusion
General concept
Each person has their own volumes and proportions. Clothing manufacturers have been able to solve this problem. In addition to standard sizes, there are “one size” items. The term means that such a sweater, pants or dress will suit most buyers. Clothes are made from elastic materials; they will not fit your silhouette, so they will hide imperfections.
Important ! The term "regular size" is a synonym for "one size". Some manufacturers label things as "OS" or "TU".
Elasticity is achieved not only through the use of stretch threads, but also through stocking weaving. Stretchable synthetic threads are used. The cut of the clothes is loose. Some items have adjustable straps. This allows you to adjust the purchased item to your height. There may be lacing on the sides or a belt.
The emergence of One Size
The fact is that many things are made of quite elastic and pliable fabrics that can easily stretch to fit various figures - this is the first reason for such a ranking. Also, thanks to their cut and special silhouette, some models are perfect not only for skinny women, but also for girls with magnificent shapes. It is thanks to this that craftsmen do not need to adjust some items to all size standards.
Usually, according to a universal size, they create:
- leggings;
- sweatshirts;
- pullovers and sweaters;
- hosiery;
- bath accessories;
- stoles;
- dresses (loose or with a strap);
- cardigans (not fitted);
- carnival costumes and overalls.
Types of clothing
One size is in demand in Europe and China, such clothes are already a real hit. Such things are just appearing on Russian territory.
Conventionally universal things are divided into several groups:
- for everyday wear: dresses, skirts, sweaters, jeans, suits, outerwear;
- hosiery: stockings, socks, tights, leggings;
- hats, gloves.
On items of the last group, parameters are rarely indicated at all, since they are mainly sewn from knitwear, knitted fabric that stretches well. Universal sweatshirts, sweaters, blouses, and coats are in demand among young people and teenagers. Present in children's lines.
What does “one size” mean on Aliexpress?
Some items can be ordered easily and simply, but for some you need to calculate everything very carefully. This is especially true for clothes, by the way, of any cut and style. Moreover, Aliexpress is famous for some distortion of sizes, which often turn out to be slightly smaller in size. And even more confusing is the situation when only 1 size is displayed in the description and when ordering.
- “one size” in the description of an item (this parameter may also be referred to as “One Size” or universal), you should not think that the seller made a mistake due to his inattention when drawing up a card with a description of the product.
- As a rule, one size is a single format for items made from elastic fabric that will fit any body type. And also these are those things that have an open design.
- The combination of these characteristics makes them universal - they can suit people of different sizes. Therefore, in China, things are often not divided into size charts, but made into a universal size.
- This way manufacturers save their own time and money. After all, there is no need to make different things with different parameters when you can make a dozen similar things of the same size.
Stretchy items often come in the same size
Who needs one size fits all?
One size does not fit a specific population. Nowadays there are a lot of people who prefer freedom in everything, including clothing. “TU” wardrobe items are worn by women and men, of different builds, plump and thin, young and mature.
Important! Wardrobe items chosen the wrong size and those marked “one size” are completely different things.
A universal item that fits perfectly on a figure in sizes “S” (small), “M” (medium), “L” (large). Men and women with other parameters and volumes are still recommended to try on a sweater, skirt or check with the table.
Correspondence of universal clothing sizes to existing ones in different countries:
| State | Designation |
| USA | 4-10 |
| Great Britain | 6-12 |
| Spain, France, Switzerland | 34-38 |
| Italy | 38-42 |
| Germany, Sweden, Finland | 32-36 |
| Japan | 5-9 |
In our country, these parameters include people with a height of 155 to 170 cm. Weight no more than 70 kg. Size 40-46. The average chest girth is from 88 cm to 96, hips 96-104 cm.
Important! Russian sizes are always written by half-circumference. This means that when translating data from manufacturers in other countries, the numbers must be divided by 2.
Who is suitable for the “One Size” item from Aliexpress?
Despite the fact that the item is made of synthetic fabric and can stretch well, even it has its permissible limits. “One Size” items will easily “fit” those sizes that are located next to each other on the size chart. But not for those people who are plus size.
- Everyone knows that the Chinese themselves are miniature and small. And in most cases, manufacturing is based on their parameters. This is logical, because their large sizes are “not popular” and they would simply gather dust in warehouses, waiting for their finest hour.
- Therefore, things of a universal size are suitable for those who have: clothing sizes ranging from 40-46 clothing sizes (or S, M and L - for whom it is more convenient to calculate the size this way);
- height is not less than 1.55 meters, but not more than 1.75 m;
- Approximate weight should be from 45 kg to 70 kg.
One size underwear on Aliexpress
Buying Tips
Check your parameters with the seller's (manufacturer's) size chart. To do this, you need to measure the circumference of the body parts, always in a standing position:
Author:
Anastasia Kukushkina
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