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Sock size and shoe size
Short answer: Sock sizes follow shoe sizes, but the ranges are wider. A sock in forty two to forty five fits every fo...
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Why sock sizes cover several numbers
Short answer: A sock stretches and can therefore cover three to four shoe sizes. That saves stock and makes it easier...
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How to compare two size guides
Short answer: First check whether the chart shows body measurements or garment measurements. The two types cannot be ...
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Sleeve length measured on a flat laid top
Short answer: Measure from the shoulder seam to the sleeve hem with the sleeve laid out straight. On raglan sleeves y...
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Length from shoulder to hem
Short answer: Measure from the highest point of the shoulder straight down to the hem. This measurement decides wheth...
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Chest width on a flat laid top
Short answer: Measure two centimetres below the armhole from edge to edge. Double the figure to get the circumference...
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How to measure a top you already own
Short answer: Lay the top flat on a table, smooth it out and measure the width across the chest, the length from shou...
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Why XL is not the same everywhere
Short answer: The further you move from the middle of the scale, the bigger the differences between brands. XL at one...
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What S and M actually cover
Short answer: The letters S and M are not standardised, so they cover different measurements at different brands. An ...
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American sizes converted
Short answer: American women's sizes follow a completely different scale from European ones, while men's sizes are of...
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European and British sizes
Short answer: British women's sizes are typically four numbers below European ones, while men's sizes are often close...
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Why you can have two different sizes
Short answer: Upper and lower body do not follow the same scale, which is why many people wear one size on top and an...
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