Vintage Fit & Measurements
Vintage sizing varies by era, brand, and alterations. For the best fit, compare the listed measurements with a similar garment you own and love, rather than relying on its tagged size. Garment measurements are not body measurements.
How to measure
Lay your comparison piece flat on a smooth surface, fasten buttons or zippers, and gently smooth wrinkles without stretching the fabric. Use a flexible tape measure and compare in the same units as the listing. Measure straight across unless noted below.
| Piece | What to measure |
|---|---|
| Shirts | Chest: armpit to armpit. Shoulders: shoulder seam to shoulder seam across the back. Length: highest shoulder point beside the neckline to hem. Sleeve: shoulder seam to cuff. |
| Dresses | Bust: armpit to armpit. Waist: across the waist seam or narrowest point. Hips: across the fullest part, noting its distance below the waist. Length: highest shoulder point beside the neckline to hem; for strapless styles, top edge to hem. |
| Pants | Waist: across the fastened waistband, laid flat. Hips: across the fullest part, noting its distance below the waistband. Front rise: crotch seam to top of front waistband. Inseam: crotch seam to hem along the inner leg. |
| Jackets | Chest: armpit to armpit with the jacket fastened. Shoulders: seam to seam across the back. Sleeve: shoulder seam to cuff. Length: highest shoulder point beside the neckline to hem. Compare with a jacket that allows your preferred layering room. |
| Accessories | Bags: width, height, depth, and strap drop from the top of the strap to the bag’s top edge. Belts: buckle pin to the hole you use, plus the smallest and largest usable holes. Scarves: length and width. Hats: inside circumference along the sweatband, measured with a flexible tape rather than flat. |
Chest, bust, waist, and hip widths are flat measurements. Double them only when comparing with a circumference measurement. Do not double lengths, rises, inseams, or shoulder widths. For elastic, compare relaxed and gently stretched measurements when supplied.
One-of-a-kind fit
Our one-of-a-kind pieces are measured by hand, so slight variations may occur. Fabric, cut, and your preferred amount of ease also affect fit. Review each piece’s measurements and condition notes, and contact us before purchasing if you need an additional measurement.
