- #1
rhuthwaite
- 62
- 2
Could someone please hlp me. What is the conversion of American sizes on clothes compared to British. Like an average size 8 or x-snall in the UK would be what in america?
I have no idea. I let my wife handle those details.rhuthwaite said:Could someone please hlp me. What is the conversion of American sizes on clothes compared to British. Like an average size 8 or x-snall in the UK would be what in america?
NoTime said::rofl: I've successfully bought clothes for women.
The sizes in the US are some sort of joke.
They don't seem to have any meaning at all.
The only way to tell is measure them yourself.
Since we're all getting fatter, the manufactures or retailers are changing the sizes so that we won't feel so fat. If a consumer finds that size X works in brand A, but it takes size X+1 in brand B, guess which brand the consumer is likely to choose.
Ivan Seeking said:Since we're all getting fatter, the manufactures or retailers are changing the sizes so that we won't feel so fat. If a consumer finds that size X works in brand A, but it takes size X+1 in brand B, guess which brand the consumer is likely to choose.
Not completely true, I a still the same size (if not smaller) than I was about 8 years ago and I am not in denial, I know this because I have kept some of my clothes from then in case in the future there are 90's dress up parties at some point and I have issues with throwing things out. My foot size hasn't grown since I was 8 as wellMoonbear said:Yep, one more way for people to deny that they've gotten fatter..."I still wear the same size I wore in high school."
Most definately not a woman.Moonbear said:Wow! You really have bought clothes for women, or are a woman, or have really been paying attention to women!
verty said:Are people that petty? Wow.
Ivan Seeking said:And what used to be a size ten in men's shoes is now sold as a size 13. :uhh:
rhuthwaite said:Not completely true, I a still the same size (if not smaller) than I was about 8 years ago and I am not in denial, I know this because I have kept some of my clothes from then in case in the future there are 90's dress up parties at some point and I have issues with throwing things out. My foot size hasn't grown since I was 8 as well
Moonbear said:Something is wrong when my closet has everything from size 6 to size 12 and they are all my size! :grumpy:
Moonbear said:But are you still the same clothing size? Then again, I'm not sure 8 years is enough time to have seen the change. It was something that happened more in the 90s, so by the end of the 90s, the sizes had already changed. Nonetheless, there is no standard whatsoever. If you are faithful to one or two brands, you might not notice, but if you buy across a range of brands, you may have noticed that every brand is sized differently, even different styles of the same brand will be sized differently.
In general, American sizes tend to run one size larger than British sizes. For example, a size 6 in the US would be equivalent to a size 8 in the UK. It is important to note that sizes may vary between different clothing brands, so it is always best to consult a size chart provided by the specific brand.
The main difference between American and British clothing sizes is the way they are measured. American sizes are based on the body measurements in inches, while British sizes are based on the body measurements in centimeters. Additionally, American sizes tend to run larger than British sizes.
Yes, there are many conversion charts available online that can help you convert American sizes to British sizes. You can also find size conversion charts on the websites of popular clothing brands that cater to both American and British markets.
It is generally recommended to size up when converting from American to British sizes. As mentioned earlier, American sizes tend to run larger than British sizes, so it is safer to go up a size to ensure a better fit.
No, it is not recommended to assume that your size in one country will be the same in another. It is always best to consult a size chart or try on the clothing before purchasing to ensure the best fit. Sizes may vary between different brands, even within the same country.