Size & Fit Guide

Size & Fit Guide

 

Posted April 20, 2020 by Maude Vintage.

How we measure the garments:
1. We take flat measurements with hanging garments.
Bust, waist and hip are measured then doubled for the rounded size measurement.  Length Measurements like bodice, shoulder and leg are a straight measurement.
2. Clothing shown on mannequins or models will give an idea of the fit. We try to include the size of the mannequin or model to give you an idea of the fit. If we have not, please feel free to inquire for more details.
Why measurements matter:
There are many different sizing "standards" in the clothing industry. True measurements are the steadfast way to guarantee how something will fit. We will also note the era and size given on the care label when available. If you are familiar with the different eras of clothing and the sizes used in that time you can also refer to that. So grab your soft rolling measuring tape and know your Chest/Bust, Waist, and Hip sizes. Some clothing will benefit from knowing the shoulder, torso length and overall length. We will note measurements for those items. If we have not, feel free to contact us for more information. 

Other Measurements You'll Find In Our Product Descriptions

  •  Bust:  the widest part of the garment's bust, or armpit to armpit. 
  •  Bodice: the distance from the top of the garment's seam to the seam that separates the bust from the torso or the rest of the piece. Note, adjustable straps are usually not included in this measurement and will be noted separately.
  •  Waist: either the seam that separates the bodice from the torso of a garment or, if there is no seam, the smallest point in the middle of the torso. 
  •  Hip: the widest point between the navel and the thigh
  •  Shoulder: applicable if there are shoulder seams at the top of a garment's bodice (as in a short sleeve top or a cardigan). This measurement is the length from seam to seam. 
  •  Sleeve: the distance from shoulder seam to the bottom hem of the sleeve.
Bottom
  •  Leg: the length from the top of the trousers (whether it's high waist or low rise) to the bottom hem. Or, in the case or pantsuits and rompers, the length from the waist's seam to the bottom hem of the garment. 
  •  Waist: the smallest point of the torso, usually the top hem of trousers or shorts. Or, in the case or rompers and jumpsuits, the seam that separates the bodice from the lower half of the body.
  •  Inseam: the length from the center of the crotch in a pair of trousers (usually the point where seams intersect between the legs) to the bottom hem of the leg.
  •  Rise: the length from the waist band or waist seam (as in jumpsuits) to the intersection of seams between the garment's legs.
  •  Hip: the widest point between the navel and the thigh
  •  Thigh: the widest point of the upper leg