👤 What Size Am I? A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Your Fit
Finding your correct clothing size can be confusing, especially when brands and countries all use different systems. This guide helps you take accurate measurements, understand your body type, and translate that into your ideal clothing size across different brands.
🔢 Step 1: Measure Yourself Accurately
Use a soft measuring tape, stand in front of a mirror, and wear fitted clothes or underwear for best accuracy.
Key Measurements:
- Chest: Fullest part around the chest (under arms)
- Waist: Natural waistline, just above the belly button
- Hips: Around the widest part of your hips and buttocks
- Inseam: From top of inner thigh to ankle bone
- Shoulders: Back shoulder seam to seam
- Sleeve Length: From shoulder to wrist, slightly bent
- Neck: Around the base of the neck
(See visual infographic here: How to Measure Yourself for Clothes)
👩👨 Step 2: Identify Your Body Type (Optional but Helpful)
Knowing your proportions can help you choose better-fitting styles:
- Straight: Similar width in shoulders, waist, and hips
- Pear: Hips wider than shoulders
- Apple: Larger midsection, slimmer legs
- Athletic: Broad shoulders, narrow waist
🔄 Step 3: Convert Your Measurements Into Sizes
Use brand size charts or universal converters:
- Men’s / Women’s / Unisex sizing varies
- Compare your inches/cm to size chart ranges
- Between sizes? Consider fit preference (slim vs relaxed)
Use our Universal Size Converter Tool to translate your measurements into US, UK, EU, and Asian sizes.
🛅 Step 4: Adjust for Brand Fit
Brands fit differently even if they claim the same size. Research each brand:
Check customer reviews and fit guides when possible.
📅 Bonus: Keep a Fit Journal
Log your sizes per brand for different clothing types:
- “Size M in Uniqlo T-shirts fits snug”
- “Size 31 in Levi’s 511 is perfect with 30″ inseam”
Download our Size Tracker Template to stay consistent.
💪 Pro Tips
- Re-measure every 6–12 months
- Don’t rely on tags alone—fit varies
- Tailoring is often cheaper than you think