Which size is larger than x or xs. Which size is bigger xs or xxs

The two main problems of modern man are to lose weight and eat. The size of clothes for current fashionistas is not just an opportunity to choose a thing according to the figure, but also a real reason for pride. The cult of weight loss today, alas, is not a myth.

Size is not the point

Fashion magazines sabotage unhealthy thinness by posting photos of models suffering from anorexia, resulting from an excessive desire to lose weight. Popular designers no longer sign contracts with models whose clothing size has approached XXS.

The gods of the fashionable Olympus realized in time that they were provoking a massive weight loss to the minimum units among women, girls and very young girls, demonstrating models of painful thinness as models. Therefore, many brands have withdrawn sizes smaller than XS from clothing stores so that beauties do not have to lose weight for the last size on the hanger.

In fact, clothing size does not determine ideal shapes. When choosing a wardrobe, other parameters should be taken into account: height, weight, physique, skeletal structure and bone thickness.

There is no guarantee that, having reached the minimum size, the girl will look great in any outfit. The main thing is to choose a thing in accordance with age, features of the figure, emphasizing the best and hiding the excess. And then no one will pay attention to the size number on the clothing label.

What are the sizes?

The choice of sizes today is wide enough for a lady of any size to be able to choose a wardrobe for herself. However, among normal, ordinary ones, XS, S, M, L, XL are distinguished. These are the most popular sizes that are created for standard-type figures. For those who have asymmetric proportions, an atypical physique, excess body weight or, on the contrary, it is not enough, there are sizes that go beyond the standard ones: XXS, XXL and the like. In those countries where the population is massively faced with the problem of obesity (USA, Great Britain), clothing sizes have several X marks at once (XXXL, XXXXL, XXXXXL, etc.).

How to choose the right size clothes?

So, how to choose the right clothes if the size does not go beyond the standard? The problem is that different countries have their own systems for measuring body parameters. Accordingly, the sizes differ in nomination. Clothes labels usually indicate MEX, UK, RUS and others. There are universal international designations for volumes, these are XS, S, M, L, XL. The size of clothing in this case is calculated from the previously made measurements of the body. Today, in this way, you can buy not only outerwear, but even bathing suits, shoes and underwear. The table below shows the correspondence of sizes to Russian, European, American and Mexican standards.

The size

• ENG(Russia) - Russian sizes.
• UK(United Kingdom) - British sizes (United Kingdom of Great Britain).
• USA(United States of America) - American sizes (United States of America).
• EU(Europe) - European sizes.
• MEX(Mexico) - Mexican sizes.

Thus, it is clear which size corresponds to which.

What size is XL?

Many people confuse the names, do not know how to determine or simply cannot remember the sequence of sizes, considering the small XL, while the size XS, on the contrary, is the largest. How to understand the essence of the sizes? There are several tricks.

In order to remember once and for all that S is ideal for thin girls, and XL is the size of larger ladies, you first need to know why they are assigned these particular letters. So:

• XS-extra small(very small).
• S-small(small).
• M-medium(average).
• L-large(big).
• XL - extra large(very big).

Thus, it is obvious that the letters of the names of the sizes are abbreviations from the adjectives of the English language, which characterize the essence of each size. Now, for those who know English, it will be easy to remember that XS is extra small, which means it is intended for miniature fashionistas, but girls with more magnificent forms should choose extra large (XL size).

Men's clothing sizes

However, this is not all you need to know about clothing sizes. It is important to remember that, despite the same names, the sizes of things for men and women differ in size. For example, men's XL is not the same size as women's XL. Below is a table that describes the sizes of men's clothing by analogy with women's.

The size

The table shows that men's sizes are slightly larger, this should be taken into account when choosing a suit or shirt for a spouse / brother / friend without his direct participation. It is also obvious that perceived as a very large XL size is not even the most overall in the table. Therefore, in this ratio, the men's XL clothing size is more likely to be equated to the women's size L. When choosing suits and jackets for a man, the size is also of great importance, which must be indicated on the label. Only knowing her and your usual clothing size, you can choose the perfect suit.

For teens and toddlers

Children also have their own sizes, but their body grows and changes very quickly, so it makes no sense to indicate sizes, here things need to be chosen only by trying on. However, to choose clothes for newborns, it is important to know only two parameters: the age of the baby and his height (length). Teenagers, on the other hand, can choose things for themselves according to standard sizes, trying on several options in order to accurately find their own. Usually children from 4 years old are most suitable in size XS in a children's clothing store, while children's size XL is more likely to fit a child from 12 years old. Although here again everything is individual.

If, as a result, it was still not possible to orient and remember in the store, for example, what size XL is, or choose a suit for a child on your own, it is better to put aside your hesitation and seek help from a professional consultant-seller of a clothing store.

A comical situation: a woman comes to a clothing store, chooses outfits. Takes several dresses from different manufacturers, but the same size. And what turns out? One dress is small, the second is large, and the third is just right. How is that? The thing is, they come in small sizes. And there are European ones.

And if the label is the letter S, M, L and above? Then how do you know? For example, women's size 44 is S or M? Now we will tell you everything in detail.

International Standards

Imagine that you are abroad. In foggy and rainy London, with its beautiful boutique shops. I want to buy everything that you can see there. Such exquisite clothes. But the size tag is kinda weird.

Or take Japan. There is actually something very strange going on with the sizes. Just like in Italy. What's the matter? Because the sizes are different. More precisely, their designations are different.

Size 42-44 is S or M? And what does size 9 or 42 III mean? Below is a table of English, Italian, Japanese and American sizes.

Table for shopping abroad

A little later we will find out if size 44 is S or M. In the meantime, let's move on to our size table promised earlier.

Russian size	English	American	Italian	Japanese
38	4 30	0	36 0	3
40	6 32	2	38 I	5
42	8 34	4	40II	7
44	10 36	6	42 III	9
46	12 38	8	44IV	11
48	14 40	10	46V	13
50	16 42	12	48VI	15
52	18 44	14	50 VII	17
54	20 46	16	52 VIII	19
56	22 48	18	54IX	21
58	24 50	20	56X	23
60	26 52	22	58XI	25
62	28 54	24	60XII	27
64	30 56	26	62XIII	29
66	32 58	28	64 XIV	31
68	34 60	30	66 XV	33
70	36 62	32	68 XVI	35

This is what international clothing sizes look like.

How to know your size?

Women's size 44 - is it S or M? Let's first find out what are the parameters of a lady wearing 44 Russian clothing sizes.

Let's start by measuring our volumes with an ordinary centimeter (centimeter tape). We need to know the dimensions of the three main points: chest line, waist, hips. How is it measured?

Breast volume is measured at its most protruding points. The centimeter should fit snugly against the body and fit snugly at armpit level. Have you measured? We write down.

The waist is measured just above the navel, about one centimeter. The measuring tape at the waist does not need to be tightened.

The hips, like the chest, are measured at the most protruding points. The tape fits snugly, but does not tighten on the hips.

Have you measured? Recorded? Let's move on to the size chart.

The size	Bust	Waist	Hip girth
38	76	58	82
40	80	62	86
42	84	66	92
44	88	70	96
46	92	74	100
48	96	78	104
50	100	82	108
52	104	86	112
54	108	90	116

But what if a woman has parameters 90 - 72 - 98? This is called the intermediate size. It fluctuates between 44 and 46. When choosing clothes, you need to focus on a larger size. Oriented according to the circumference of the chest.

But what about men?

Size 44 is S or M for men? Let's first turn to the table of Russian sizes.

Russian size	Bust	Waist	Hip girth
44	88	70	92
46	92	76	96
48	96	82	100
50	100	88	104
52	104	94	108
54	108	100	112
56	112	106	116
58	116	112	120
60	120	118	124

How are measurements of male volumes carried out?

The centimeter fits snugly to the body, as mentioned above.

The circumference of the chest is measured along the shoulder blades, a centimeter passes through the armpits.

Waist circumference - 1 cm above the navel.

Hip circumference - at the most protruding points. The centimeter tape on the hips is not tightened, but it does not allow sagging.

XS, S and others

Size 44 is S or M? It's time to reveal this terrible secret. But let's pull a little more and talk about decryptions of one size or another. What do all these letters mean?

xxxs - very-very-very (extra-extra-extra small) small size.

xxs - very, very small (extra-extra small).

xs - very small (extra small).

s - small (small).

m - medium (medium).

l - large (large).

xl - very large (extra large).

xxl and above - very, very large sizes (extra-extra large).

This is all very interesting and informative, but when will we move on to the main topic? Now. Keep reading to find out if sizes 42-44 are S, 44-46 are M, and 46-48 are L.

Russian size	foreign size
38	xxxs
40	xxs
42	xs
44	s
46	m
48	l (L)
50	xl (XL)

Now we know what size Russian women's 44 corresponds to. This is S. But what about men? The representatives of the stronger sex have the following dimensional grid:

Summarizing

The purpose of the article is to tell the reader about the correspondence of sizes. If the tag on a garment says it's a size S or M, is it a size 44 or a size 46? We found out that S is the size 44 for women in Russia.

Let's highlight the main aspects:

Before you find out what a person's "letter" size is, you need to find out your parameters and the Russian size.

We remind you that the chest is measured at the most protruding points. The measuring tape fits snugly to the body and runs along the line of the armpits.

Waist is measured 1 cm above the navel.

Measurements of the hips are carried out at the most protruding points. The tape does not need to be strongly tightened, but it is also unacceptable to let it sag.

All of the above applies to women's measurements.

Men's are carried out almost the same way. The chest is measured at the level of the shoulder blades, and the centimeter passes through the armpits.

Men's sizes are larger than women's.

All the necessary tables with proportions and sizes are presented in the article. They can be written out or printed.

Conclusion

Now the reader knows how to determine his clothing size. And yet, a small test: is size 44 S or M? Everyone remembers that this is S?

Knowing your parameters is useful not only for those who like to walk around clothing stores, but also for sewing lovers. Do you want to sew a beautiful thing that fits perfectly on the figure? It all starts small - with measuring the volume of your own body. Knowing them and being able to navigate in the size of clothes, you can sew a great suit. Or buy it without wasting time thinking about what size I wear.

Some countries have their own dimensional grid, as, for example, in Russia. No one disputes clothing sizes marked with the numbers 42, 44, 46 or 58, since the size grid in Russia is clearly defined, and clothing produced at Russian enterprises strictly complies with standards.
For modern fashionistas, the question is 44 size (S or M). This size of clothing is the most popular in the Russian market. Let's consider the issue in more detail.

It is customary to use clothing size markings in English letters in European countries, as well as Asian and Chinese countries.

if clothing from Europe can clearly determine what size it is, then products from China do not always meet the usual standards. It is aimed at a wide range of consumers, mass production and large volumes of products. Often such clothes are incorrectly labeled, simply called manufacturing defects. However, such things can be found on the market and even in branded stores.

European size

Modern women of fashion very often began to buy clothes through online stores. This is very convenient, especially since there is a very large selection at your disposal and a great opportunity to save time. Basically, the clothes presented in such stores have European clothing size markings.
A conscientious seller will always provide a breakdown of the parameters of a particular model for ease of choice, but not always. Size 44 raises big questions: is it M or S?

Modern fashion dictates international standards, and one of them is the international dimensional grid. To begin with, let's decipher the abbreviations that we are used to seeing on clothes:
1. XXS, in other words extra extra small.

the literal translation is "very, very small."
2. XS, in other words extra small. The literal translation is "very small".
3. S, otherwise small. Accordingly, the literal translation is “small”.
4. M - medium, translated as "medium".
5. L - large, in other words, large.
6. XL - extra large, very large.
7. XXL - extra extra large. The literal translation means "very, very large."

Parameters 44 sizes

It is known that 44 clothing sizes are worn by young ladies with a rather fragile physique, but sometimes it can be difficult to determine whether 44 clothing sizes are S or M. Let's look at the parameters of size 44.
To draw a conclusion (is size 44 S or M?), you need to establish what parameters it corresponds to. To do this, we give an example of a comparative table.

As can be seen from the presented table, 44 sizes have a fairly wide range. The difference is almost 3 cm. And in order to more accurately determine the appropriate size for your type of figure, you need to measure your volumes, or rather the volume of the chest, waist and hips.
The question of choosing size 44 is not important if your figure parameters correspond to the lower indicators, but if they border on the upper one, then you should already reconsider the issue of purchasing clothes in size 44 and think about size 46.

Sizes S and M

Let's take a look at another table.

In the table you see the size parameters in comparison.

As you can see, the allowable error in size is 3 cm.
If we compare the second table with the table above, we can try to conclude what size 44 is (is it S or M). You can definitely answer that this is a size M.

But if you like the clothes to sit on you quite tightly and completely fit the body, then you can try size S. You should not forget that different manufacturers have their own dimensional grid, and before purchasing this or that thing, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with it, take measurements of your own body.

Modern online stores provide a dimensional grid in expanded form, on the basis of which you can accurately determine the size that suits your parameters. It often happens that an item of size S fits perfectly on you, but another manufacturer will already have the same clothes marked M. And in order to more accurately determine whether size 44 is M or S, we recommend that you measure your parameters and the resulting compare the result with the dimensional grid of the manufacturer.
Happy shopping!

Often, obese girls have a problem with choosing clothes, since many manufacturers produce products only in small and medium sizes, and if large sizes are present in the collections, then they can look completely tasteless, and even the shortcomings are emphasized. But in fact, very thin women also have difficulties with choosing clothes. Despite the fact that the fashion industry is just the same and is aimed at slender girls with, very small sizes can sometimes be quite difficult to detect. In particular, this applies to girls who are not only very thin, but also small in stature. Let's take a closer look at the smallest clothing size and what parameters of the figure it is suitable for.

What is the smallest clothing size?

If we take the generally accepted labeling of clothing, which is now used in absolutely all countries, then the smallest size is XS. In general, S is considered a small size - from the English "small", but XS is an even smaller size, which stands for "extra small". If we translate these sizes into the European system, it turns out that S is 36-38 sizes, and XS is 32-34 sizes. For your own convenience, it is desirable to know what size you have in both of these systems, since sometimes in Europe you can find brands that indicate exclusively European sizes on their clothes. True, usually in the fitting rooms there are still signs that allow you to transfer sizes to different systems.

With what we have the smallest sizes of clothes and what are their ratios among themselves in different systems, we have decided, but let's figure out what parameters of the figure imply these sizes.

The smallest XS women's clothing size is suitable for girls whose waist is 60-64 centimeters, hips are 84-88 centimeters, and bust is 76-80 centimeters. And even though size S is not the smallest, but just small, it is also worth mentioning for the convenience of the ratio. To wear this smallest clothing size S, you will need the following measurements: waist - 68-72 centimeters, chest - 84-88 centimeters, and hips - 92-96 centimeters.

The main thing to note: do not blindly trust the sizes indicated on the labels. Do not forget that clothes from, for example, a French brand are likely to be small, but American brands usually make the sizes a little larger. So be sure to try on the item in several different sizes before making a purchase.

Are you planning to go shopping? Going shopping, buying new things, changing style and image is definitely an exciting and interesting activity. However, the incomprehensible letters that indicate the sizes S M and L, xl, xxl can make some confusion in the process of buying the item you like if you do not know what they mean.

How to determine the size of clothes

We used to think that the main indicator for determining the size is half the girth of the chest. It is important to take measurements correctly. The measuring tape should be placed exactly horizontally, firmly attached to the body without much stretch or sagging, and pass through the most prominent points of the chest.

The person on whom measurements are taken must be in underwear or light summer clothes. In order to decipher the sizes S M L to be as accurate as possible, we recommend that you make additional measurements:

chest girth;

waist circumference;

hip girth.

We measure the waist on a naked body, without pulling in or protruding the stomach, the position of the body should be relaxed and natural. Hips are measured at their widest point.

Keep in mind that if your body type, for example, corresponds to the sizes of T-shirts S M L, this does not mean that skirts or trousers will have the same dimension.

Correspondence of letter designations with digital

There are several generally accepted dimension markings: Russian, European and American. The international letter system is usually used.

In order to decide, S M L is what sizes, let's say right away that the letter designation represents the first letter of the corresponding English word:

S - Small (small);

M - Middle (medium);

L- Large (large).

The letter X (extra) can mean very small (XS) or vice versa very large (HL).

For women

Marking
Bust(cm)
Hip(cm)

To determine S M L what are these sizes in the Russian manner of designating the size range, it is better to use a special table. The standard European dimensional grid of women's clothing translated into Russian size S M L is as follows:

S - corresponds to 44;

M - for the value of POG 46 cm;

L - means Russian 48.

For men

The S M L clothing size chart for men has a similar look. The principle for determining men's metric values ​​is the same as for women's clothing:

S - corresponds to the 46th;

L stands for 50.

The size of men's clothing S M L, unlike women's, includes such an indicator as neck circumference. It is important when choosing and buying classic shirts.

Those who find it easier to navigate in the usual dimensional grid can easily convert European designations into women's Russian size S M L with the help of tables.

How not to make a mistake with the choice of clothes

Despite the fact that there is a generally accepted size chart S M L, the dimensions of clothing from different manufacturers can vary significantly. Sometimes it happens that the winter collection will be more complete than the summer one of the same brand. Please note that the product may be produced for the market of a specific country, and there may be a different metric system in use.

To be sure, it is better to use not average data, but size tables of the brand whose clothes you are going to buy. This information can usually be found on the manufacturer's website.

The surest way, how not to make a mistake when buying clothes, is to try on things in the brand's company store. If you plan to buy clothes in an online store, then it would be right to visit a real outlet and try on several items of the selected brand.

If we summarize the data, we get a summary table of the correspondence between the size range of women's and men's clothing.