Size chart for women's clothing: size chart, women's clothing sizes

Everyone loves jackets, coats and parkas, but women are especially sensitive to such clothes. This is understandable, because a properly selected jacket is the key to a beautiful autumn or spring look. It will perfectly hide the flaws of any figure and effectively emphasize the advantages. Today we will tell you in detail how to correctly determine the sizes of women's jackets using the table, what indicators to pay attention to, and in general, what nuances exist when choosing a suitable outerwear model.

How to determine the size of a women's jacket

Let's start with the fact that in such a difficult matter you should not rely only on the eye. Accurate measurements are important here. Often, when determining the correct size, not only basic indicators (chest, waist, hips) are taken into account, but also height. Why is it needed?

As a rule, most models are made for people of average height and build - that’s the way it is. However, today more and more manufacturers are focusing on non-standard human figures. This is how models appear for tall or short people, for those who are overweight, etc.

Therefore, if you want to choose a truly ideal jacket for spring, autumn or winter, measure this indicator too. Procedure:

1. Prepare a tailor's meter or non-elastic rope.
2. Stand straight with your shoulders straight and your chest pointing forward.
3. Measure your height from head to toe. Keep the tape level, perpendicular to the floor.

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This method will give an accurate number only if two people measure: one stands, the other performs all the necessary actions. If there is no assistant, then it is better to use another method. Stand against some flat vertical surface (wall), press tightly against it, straighten your shoulders. Using a pencil or pen, mark a line along the line of the crown. Measure the resulting distance - this will be your exact height.

Additionally, you can determine the length of the sleeve; it will also help when choosing the ideal model, especially if you are going to buy in an online store. Everything is simple here: measure your arm in a half-bent state, placing a centimeter from the shoulder and about halfway up the hand. A sleeve that reaches almost to the base of the fingers is considered normal.

Sizing

But these are all additional measurements that help you choose a jacket. To determine the exact size, you need to determine only three indicators - bust size, waist size and hip size. Moreover, in the Russian marking system the main role is played by the first measure. Having received your chest volume, you will only need to divide by 2. This will be the size of a suitable jacket. Here are some simple calculations.

For example, when measuring chest girth, you received an indicator of 88 (it, like 92, is the most common). Divide it by 2: 88/2 = 44. Your correct size for outerwear is 44.

If the initial measurement results in an odd number, then it should be rounded. Usually for jackets - on the larger side, because this clothing is worn over another and should not be too tight. For example, chest circumference is 101 cm. We round it to 102, divide it in half and it turns out that size 51 corresponds to these indicators.

But there is no such marking in the tables, because only even numbers are used. Here, decide for yourself, based on your own build, which model is better to choose: size 50 will be narrower, more fitted, and fit like a glove, and size 52 will be wide, as loose as possible.

Additionally

If purchasing online, additional measurements may be required. By the way, this is convenient, as it makes it possible to more accurately determine the size. If height is required, then it must be measured from the heels to the crown. Using an old jacket, measure the desired length from the base of the collar to the desired hem. Measure the length of the sleeve from wrist to shoulder, bending your arm at the elbow. Don't forget about the shoulders and that their length should be measured along the back. Just in case, add a centimeter to the resulting figures to have a small margin.

How to take measurements

So, women’s jacket sizes, based on Russian labeling, start at 40 and go up to 70. Although, they now offer “plus-size” models, not every manufacturer has such clothing, so let’s leave it without attention for now.

How to find out your size? We have already said above that you will need to remove the chest circumference (this is how the indicator is determined), but you will also need the waist circumference and hip circumference in cm.

This will help you make the right choice in case of controversial issues. For example, if, when dividing, the result is an odd number, and you need to decide on a larger or smaller size. For wide hips and waist, of course, it is better to take a size larger (as in the example above, 52), and for narrow ones, smaller (respectively, 50).

Brands

Many modern fashion houses and companies make clothes for winter, but do not always live up to expectations. Often, a branded down jacket has a fairly high price, which is justified only by a high-profile brand. Which company is better?

When you hear the words “winter” and “warm”, the first thing that comes to mind is clothes from Columbia, but, unfortunately, they are quite expensive. As an option, an excellent and more affordable alternative is a jacket from the Canadian manufacturer Woolrich, in particular, the parka jacket model. Although the Alaskan parka is currently considered the most expensive jacket, we recommend buying it, because the country of origin, Canada, really knows a lot about extreme weather conditions and warm clothing.

For men, modern elegant down jackets from Tom Tailor, Norman and sports Nike are especially noteworthy; jackets from this brand are perfect for using a snowboard or skis even during severe frosts. Only the women's model WHITE RIVER LADY JK W ALPINUS can compare with it in terms of warmth and cost, but it is more suitable for spring.

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A fairly affordable jacket, Sunny Right, is in no way inferior in quality to its branded counterparts. The same excellent combination of price and quality is represented by Decently models from Modex; they can now be seen in many fashion boutiques: Bazaar, Order or Oji (look for the catalog on the official website).

Good demi-season models can be purchased from Down Jaket. They make windbreakers, parkas, children's, men's and women's membrane jackets.

Girls can easily find all of the above companies on the streets of big cities: Kyiv, Moscow, Tomsk, Chernigov, Zaporozhye, Voronezh, Omsk, the capital of Kazakhstan.

Women's jacket size chart

Let's start with the fact that, according to the system adopted in Russia, the smallest Russian size of a women's jacket is 40, the largest can fluctuate depending on whether it is produced, but usually this number is 66, although you can also find size 70 and even larger .

The most common sizes are 44, 46, 48, 50, 52 and 54. Women's jackets 56, 58, 60, 62, 64 and above are already large models. But 40, 42 are most often purchased for teenagers or very fragile, thin girls.

All exact sizes of women's jackets, taking into account the height of the future housewife, are given in the following table.

Polyester and its features

Polyester is an artificial material that holds color well and withstands temperature changes. Women's winter jackets do not allow the wind to pass through, can withstand half an hour in the rain or sleet, dry quickly and do not wrinkle.

When the material is impregnated with a special composition, it receives a number of important advantages:

• stops letting water, snow, wind through;
• acquires dirt-repellent properties, so stains from the jacket can be easily removed with a damp cloth;
• makes clothes warmer and more durable;
• The colors and patterns of the jacket become brighter.

Sizing system in different countries

Different countries have different approaches to determining the size of jackets. We have already talked about Russia, but how are things in Europe, China, the USA and England? The last two countries most often use international labeling. It is based on letter codes (S, M, L, X), where:

• S – “small” (from the word small);
• M – “average” (from the word middle);
• L – “big” (from the word large)
• X is the eXtra prefix, which means “very”.

For example, the marking XS means “very small” (or 44 according to the Russian system), S means “small” (48), XXL means “very, very large” (56), etc.

In addition, England and the USA can use another marking - numerical. But their measurements are in inches and therefore differ from Russian ones by exactly 12. Thus, our 48 is their 36, because 48 – 12 = 36.

European indicators differ from domestic ones by 6 units. If you want to buy a French or German jacket, make some simple calculations. Subtract 6 from your Russian size. For example, the same 48 is a European 42. All correspondences are shown in the special table below.

In China, too, international values ​​are most often used. Almost all Asian manufacturers use the same system. Well, this table will help you understand exactly what size your jacket will be from a foreign manufacturer.

Impregnations and features

Polyester can be coated with the following compounds:

• PD - this is the marking of plain-dyed fabric, onto which impregnation is applied from the reverse side. Has increased strength.
• CIRE is a lint-holding impregnation that is applied to polyester under the influence of high temperatures.
• PU is a polyurethane coating that is applied to the reverse side of the fabric and can be of different thicknesses. Protects the product from moisture and wind. The degree of water resistance is measured in millimeters of mercury, at which the material does not allow moisture to pass through.
• WR is a water-repellent impregnation, thanks to which water droplets flow off the surface of the fabric without being absorbed.

Rules for selecting a women's jacket by size

When choosing women's spring, winter, autumn or demi-season jackets, rely, first of all, on the style and characteristics of your figure. Be sure to consider the color of the product. Remember that bright colors make you look fat, and dark colors, especially black, on the contrary, make you look slimmer.

Another simple rule: the thicker and warmer the model, the looser it should fit. Firstly, you will have to wear not a single layer of clothing under such a jacket, and secondly, such tight-fitting products usually look ridiculous.

Consider the features of fabrics, accessories, and finishing. All this should emphasize your strengths, not your weaknesses. Choose only beautiful, well-fitting jackets and enjoy your new clothes!

Dear readers of the Tkan.Club website, if you still have questions on this topic, we will be happy to answer them. Leave your reviews, comments, share stories if you have had experience selecting women's jackets! Your life experience may be useful to other readers.

Types of down jacket fillings

There are several dozen fillers, each of them has its own positive and negative qualities, and each of them has its own characteristics.

For down jackets made from natural materials, only waterfowl feathers This down is the softest and has high heat-retaining properties. The main problem is that over time the natural filling gets lost and if washed and dried incorrectly, such women's jackets acquire a rather specific smell. In addition, a down coat can cause allergies and weighs much more than its synthetic counterparts.

Isosoft down jackets will be an excellent purchase for active people. The fact is that clothes with such fillings are very thin, but at the same time incredibly warm. This is the so-called membrane insulation. Advantages:

• thin, light, which is why the cape is waterproof;
• easy to use, withstands washing and drying well;
• very comfortable, this is an ideal jacket for a child.

The disadvantages include high cost.

Photo – Fall-Winter 2014 Collection

holofiber insulation are vigorously discussed in any forum specializing in women's clothing. And all the reviews are quite contradictory. Some say that this is just a godsend for the Russian winter, others say that clothes with this filler do not allow air to pass through, and the effect of a steam bath is obtained. But holofiber is inexpensive, does not wrinkle when washed and is very light.

So, before choosing a good women's down jacket, you need to determine for what purpose we are buying it. If you need a model for frequent travel and walks in fresh frosty air, we give preference to synthetic fillers; if you don’t plan to walk in the wet rain, a down jacket is also perfect.

Photo – Fur down jackets

How to choose the right down jacket with fur ? This is a very popular trend now - down jackets with fur. They differ not only in their pricing policy, but also in their excellent thermal properties. But here you need to take into account not only the fur on the collar, but also the interior decoration, as well as the filling of the jacket.

• Firstly, the fur must be detachable, the fact is that in any case, the jacket will have to be washed, and, as you know, the quality of the fur deteriorates significantly after getting acquainted with the machine;
• Secondly, fur should not cause allergies;
• Thirdly, pay attention to its quality, here the criteria are the same as if we were choosing a hat or fur coat: it must be the same length, beautiful and uniform coloring, pleasant tactile sensations.

The trend with mixed textures is not uncommon now. The impetus for this year was the Zara coat model with leather sleeves and a wool hem. This sheepskin coat is worth choosing if you live in areas with really cold winters. After all, leather is an excellent water-repellent material, and the right filler will prevent you from freezing.

In addition, a men's leather down jacket will serve its owner much longer, it is more difficult to tear and the areas under the sleeves are almost not worn out (if the leather is genuine).

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Ecopooh

Eco-down is a high-tech filler based on plant fibers and DuPont Sorona polymer. The material is clump-shaped, soft to the touch and environmentally friendly. For residents of the northern regions, this is a real godsend, since eco-down helps them comfortably survive frosts down to -40 degrees. Therefore, filler is often used for sewing ski suits, hunting and fishing equipment.

The advantages of eco-down also include high strength, low weight, resistance to mold and mildew. The material does not wrinkle, withstands frequent washing and does not hinder movement. All these nuances need to be taken into account to find out how to choose the right winter jacket for a woman.