Vintage Vs Modern Sizing
Vintage sizing is different to modern day sizing. Where an item has a size, we have added it into the product description. If the items size clearly does not confirm to modern day sizing, we have measured it as below.
If you are interested in the specific sizing of a product, please contact us using the link on the product page.
Dresses
Bust: We measure from one point underneath the arm to the same point on other side and double the measurement.
Waist: We measure the narrowest part of the waist and double the measurement
Hips: We measure the widest part of the hips and double the measurement.
Length: We measure from collar or top of shoulder to the hem of the dress.
Sleeve Length: We measure from the sleeve seam on the shoulder to the end of the cuff.
Tops
Neck Width: We measure from one side of the collar, to the other side of the collar.
Chest: We measure the narrowest part of the waist and double the measurement.
Length: We measure from collar or top of shoulder to the hem of the Jacket.
Sleeve Length: We measure from the sleeve seam on the shoulder to the end of the cuff
Jackets
Chest: We measure from one point underneath the Arm to the same point on the other side and double the measurement.
Waist: We measure the narrowest part of the waist and double the measurement.
Length: We measure from collar or top of shoulder to the hem of the Jacket.
Shoulder Width: We measure the distance between the collar line and the sleeve seam on the shoulder.
Sleeve Length: We measure from the sleeve seam on the shoulder to the end of the cuff
Skirts
Trousers
Shoes
Ladies Shoe Sizing
UK |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
EUR |
34 |
35 |
36 |
37 |
38 |
39 |
40 |
41 |
42 |
USA |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
Handbags
Length: We measure from one side to the other along the top of the Bag.
Height: We measure along the side from the Top of the Bag to the Bottom.
Width: We measure the gap on the side of the bag
Strap Length: We measure from one side of the bag strap through to the other side. If the strap adjusts we measure from the shortest it can be to the longest it could be. Online measurement: 100cm-115cm
Hats
Head Width: We measure all around the Top of the hat in a circle.