What could be closer to the human body than underwear?! Never mind. Although there are people who do not like to wear it at all, the majority of the population of the entire planet not only loves beautiful underwear, but also devotes a huge amount of time to choosing it. There are many different models sold on store shelves, but we don’t always like them. Sometimes you want to find something beautiful, sexy, and not just feminine. There is also a category of people who are afraid to buy underwear in stores, they are overwhelmed by embarrassment, or are disappointed by the size range (plump people will understand). The range of goods on Aliexpress covers almost all spectrums of the life of a modern person, and it’s not difficult to guess that you can also buy underwear here. The main thing is to choose the right size so that you don’t have to think about where to place the item that doesn’t fit.
What measurements to take to determine your underwear size
Not a single purchase of things through the World Wide Web is complete without knowing your size and your parameters. In order to choose the right size as accurately as possible, and not buy at random, relying only on your intuition, you need to measure yourself correctly. Measurements should be taken using tailor's tape. You can buy it at any store with accessories, or at the market. There are situations when there is neither tape nor the opportunity to buy it, then arm yourself with thread and a ruler. You should take your measurements not when you have eaten heavily, but in your calm state. There is also no need to pull in your stomach or stick your chest forward. The same measurements are taken for both men and women, namely:
- chest girth: the tape should pass under the armpits, and then on the most protruding points of the chest;
- girth above the chest (this option is for women): the tape should pass through the most protruding points of the shoulder blades, touch the armpits, and in front above the base of the chest;
- waist circumference: the tape should fit snugly at waist level, do not tighten it too much, otherwise you will definitely miss the size:
- hip circumference: pull the tape tightly (but without enthusiasm) along the most protruding parts of the buttocks, in the widest part of the hips.
Selection of swimsuits
As soon as summer approaches, the first place among the goods purchased on Aliexpress is occupied by swimsuits. The site presents an abundance of items in this category, ranging from the most budget to expensive options.
In order to make a successful purchase, you need to learn how to decipher sizes.
First of all, let's look at the US standards that are most common. Basically, on the tags we can see the following types of inscriptions: XS-XL or 2-10. What is this? How to understand? Everything is very simple. For example, size XS 2 corresponds to Russian volume 70, and ABC cup or size 40-42, and S4 - 75, ABC, 42-44.
European parameters will be next. In order to determine it, you need to divide the chest circumference in half and subtract 6 cm. If the calculation results in an odd number, it must be rounded up.
Circumference above the chest, why the size above the chest is indicated in the pictures of Chinese sizes
Each shopping site merchant has their own size charts, which are indicated in special tables. Such tables can be completely different. An individual approach to each client allows you to choose the exact size. The girth above the chest appears very rarely in pictures of Chinese sizes. Popular measurements are chest girth and underbust girth. But there are also advertisements in which there is no size chart, but only one option to choose from - girth above the chest. In this case, choose your usual cup and measure your girth above the chest. But the best option would be to contact the dealer and ask him for additional measurements on this model.
What is important to know
Sometimes Chinese clothing sizes are indicated not in numbers, but in hieroglyphs. But body parameters are always written in centimeters. There is no need to translate them - below is the decoding of the hieroglyphs:
- 尺码 – size range;
- 胸围 – chest;
- 腰围 – waist;
- 臀围 – hip volume;
- 袖长 – sleeve in centimeters;
- 肩宽 – shoulders;
- 全长 – product height;
- 总长 – total length;
- 裤长 – trouser height;
- 身高 – growth;
- 体重 – weight category.
Sizes of women's panties, what measurements should be taken
We all think that choosing women's panties is easy. This is true when you can touch and try them on, but not so when you are going to buy them on the World Wide Web. Very often, when reading customer reviews on Ali, I come across the fact that women complain that the panties did not come in the right size. And why all? The answer is outrageously simple. They were too lazy to measure their waist and hips, and randomly chose the usual Russian size, and hoped for a successful purchase. We must not forget that the goods that the Chinese sell, especially things, may run small, since they are made for the inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom.
The measurements you need to take are waist and hip circumference. How to do this correctly was described above. The main condition is not to press the tape tightly and do not lower it.
The best way to choose the right size
In order not to make a mistake, it is necessary to make all measurements. However, there are cases when the bust circumference corresponds to M, and the waist circumference corresponds to L. If the fabric of the product is not elastic, and the figure parameters fall into two sizes, you should choose the larger one.
Choosing trousers is the most time-consuming process. There is a little trick - it is better to take measurements not according to your figure, but according to the jeans in which you feel comfortable.
It is also worth paying attention to customer reviews; in them you can find a lot of useful information about whether the presented size range corresponds to reality and see photos of what the product actually looks like.
However, if the buyer still has doubts, he can contact the seller directly by writing a letter containing the measurement parameters and asking for help with the selection.
Tables of underwear sizes on Aliexpress, how to use the tables
As has already been written many times, every Chinese who sells on Ali has his own size chart. The tables also look different. Let's look at some table options using women's panties as an example.
From these three tables it is immediately clear that the designations are completely different for seemingly the same size. That is why, regardless of what you buy, be sure to compare your dimensions with the tables.
Compliance with Russian and international sizes
There is no single standard by which Russian, Asian and European indicators can be compared. Typically, each manufacturer offers its own table according to which measurements are taken. Therefore, before you buy a specific item, read in the online store how to choose it correctly.
In order to take correct measurements, you need to follow simple rules:
Author:
Anastasia Kukushkina
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