Vintage Sizing Guide
At Brag Vintage, we understand how important it is to find the perfect fit. With vintage clothing, sizing can often be tricky — many garments don’t have labels, and sizing standards have changed over the years. That’s why we take specific, accurate measurements of every single item we sell.
On this page, you’ll find a guide to how we estimate our sizes based on those measurements, as well as details on where and how we measure each garment.
We always recommend comparing our measurements to your own body measurements or to a similar item you already own. This will give you the best chance of achieving the perfect fit.
All measurements are shown in inches.
📏 Sizing Guide
Please note that the sizes below are only an estimate. We strongly advise using a tape measure to compare with your own measurements, as described further down the page.
Women’s Sizing
| UK Size | 8–10 | 12–14 | 16–18 | 20–22 | 24–26 | 28–30 |
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| European Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | XX-Large | XXX-Large |
| Bust (inches) | 32–34 | 34–38 | 38–42 | 42–46 | 47–51 | 52–56 |
| Waist (inches) | 25–27 | 28–31 | 31–35 | 35–40 | 40–44 | 45–49 |
| Hips (inches) | 35–37 | 37–41 | 41–45 | 45–50 | 50–54 | 55–59 |
Men’s Sizing
| Our Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | XX-Large |
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| Chest (inches) | Up to 37 | 38–40 | 41–43 | 44–46 | 47–49 |
How We Take Our Measurements
We take a range of measurements depending on the type of garment. Below you’ll find a short explanation of each, along with an illustration (if applicable) showing exactly how we measure.
Tops (Shirts, Jackets, Coats, etc.)
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Pit to Pit (Chest): Measured from one underarm seam to the other, straight across the chest.
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Sleeve Length from Shoulder: From the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff.
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Sleeve Length from Underarm: From the underarm seam to the end of the cuff.
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Base of Collar to Hem (Front): From the bottom of the collar to the hem at the front of the garment.
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Base of Collar to Hem (Back): From the bottom of the collar to the hem at the back.
Bottoms (Jeans, Skirts, Shorts, etc)
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Waist: Measured across the waistband when the garment is laid flat.
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Leg Length (Inseam): From the crotch seam to the hem of one leg when laid flat.
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Rise: From the crotch seam to the top of the waistband.
Looking for vintage Levi's? Different model numbers can have very different fits. Explore our Levi's Jeans Guide to compare models, cuts, rises and styles.
Dresses
- Pit to Pit (Bust): Measured from one underarm seam to the other, straight across the chest.
- Waist: Measured straight across the waist of the dress at its narrowest point, where applicable.
- Hips: Measured straight across the widest part of the hip area, where applicable.
- Base of Collar to Hem: Measured from the base of the collar or neckline down to the bottom hem of the dress.
- Sleeve Length: Where applicable, measured from the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff.
Dress sizing can vary considerably depending on the cut, fabric and style of the garment. As well as checking the measurements provided on each product, it's worth considering how the dress is designed to fit, whether that's fitted, relaxed, oversized or flowing.
For more help, our dress fitting guide covers dress sizing, silhouettes, lengths, necklines, fabrics and how different styles are designed to fit.
Tip: Measuring a similar item you already own and comparing it with our measurements is the best way to ensure the perfect fit for your vintage find.