It is very easy to buy clothing and shoes online with Qwintry but often there may be doubts about sizing – what if the garment does not fit.
In general, most brand stores care about their customers and usually they allow returns – Qwintry offers special requests that help you check out photos or measurements of the item when it gets to the warehouse. But it is definitely worth being careful about choosing the correct size.
Clothing of elite brands is valued for the fact that it always fits well with the right choice of model. We are publishing size charts for clothes and shoes and hoping they will help you figure out the sizing systems.
One can choose the perfect size having made the correct measurements and compared them to the store size chart. Measuring tape must be parallel to the floor during the process, the measurement should be taken in the widest or smallest part of the zone.
The main parameters for choosing clothes are chest, waist and hips, and height. Additional information may be required: for jeans and trousers – inseam length, for shirts – neck girth.
Even within the European system there is a difference between the size charts of France, Italy and Germany for women's, men's and teens’ clothing.
There are special size charts for people with non-standard height. They are noted by the letters P (petite) and T (tall). In children's clothing, these letters have a different meaning. Certain American manufacturers use a separate youth line - it is mainly designed for medium and short height, slender silhouettes. Separate designations are used for Plus Size.
If you already own a piece of clothing by the brand you are interested in, then try to determine how it corresponds to the specified measurements in the chart.
Kids’ clothing is sold by age groups, often manufactures also use height.
To determine the size, you need to know not only the length of the foot in centimeters, but also its width. Width is often indicated by the letters of the English alphabet:
You need to know that some manufacturers immediately take into account an allowance of 1-1.5 cm, which is based on the movement of the leg and slight swelling. Most often, these are brands of casual, sports and trekking shoes.
The size chart for children's shoes suggests sizing by age and foot length. The best brands make orthopedic shoes for toddlers with a tight, adjustable fit, so you don't have to worry about width here.
What is important to know is that size charts differ not only by country, but also for each manufacturer. In online stores you will find size charts for men's and women's clothing, which will help you make a rough choice. But if the site is multi-branded, then this information is for informational purposes only. It is best to find the official website of the manufacturer and check with it. Also, it will be helpful to read the reviews - there are brands that always run small or run large. It's not a big problem, you just need to take these features into consideration when ordering. Do not use the same size for choosing different categories of clothing. A blouse and a down jacket of the same brand may have their own sizing peculiarities, even the sizes of classic trousers and jeans sizes differ - the charts of women's and men's measurements will be different.
Some brands in their catalogs indicate the parameters of people in the photo and the size of their clothes. Then the buyer can easily compare what they see on the model and imagine how the item will look on them. In some stores, you can use the help of a consultant by sending them your measurements.
The main rule to remember is that with each purchase, go to the brand's website and compare your measurements. In certain cases, even one manufacturer has several options of sizing charts depending on the garment, so it's better not to risk it.