Enter your bust, waist, and hip to see which US size to filter for in dresses, tops, and jeans — then open the matching shortlists.
How to measure
Use a soft tape measure over thin clothing or a non-padded bra. Keep the tape level and snug, not tight. A second pair of hands helps.
Bust: around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms, tape level across your back.
Waist: around your natural waist — the narrowest part of your torso, usually an inch or so above your belly button. Breathe normally; don’t pull in.
Hip: stand with feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat.
Typical US size chart (14–22)
Typical body measurements for US women’s sizes. Brands differ by an inch or more, so treat this as a starting point and confirm on the brand’s own chart before you buy.
US size
Bust
Waist
Hip
14
40.5″ / 103 cm
33″ / 84 cm
42.5″ / 108 cm
16
42″ / 107 cm
34.5″ / 88 cm
44″ / 112 cm
18
44″ / 112 cm
36.5″ / 93 cm
46″ / 117 cm
20
46″ / 117 cm
38.5″ / 98 cm
48″ / 122 cm
22
48″ / 122 cm
40.5″ / 103 cm
50″ / 127 cm
Which measurement matters most
Dresses & jumpsuits: Fit the largest of your three measurements; a tailor can take in the rest.
Tops & blazers: Fit your bust and shoulders — sleeves and waist are easy to alter.
Jeans & pants: Fit your hip first; a waist can be taken in, a hip can’t be let out.
Why your size changes between brands
Vanity sizing: many brands label generously, so the same body can be a 14 in one store and an 18 in another.
Plus or “W” sizes: a 16W is usually cut on a different pattern from a regular 16 — often with more room at the bust and waist — so treat it as its own size.
Stretch: fabrics with elastane or spandex forgive an inch or so; rigid fabrics don’t. If you’re between sizes, size down in stretch and up in rigid.