How not to make a mistake with clothes in Spanish sizes. Clothing sizes: Spain Men's clothing sizes

All measurements are made in underwear, in a standing position.

How do we measure the parameters of things

To make it easier to understand the selection of the size of women's clothing, we offer a decoding of the size table:

Chest girth - the distance from one armhole to the other according to the level of the bust. Waist girth - for shoulder items - the value in centimeters between the extreme points of the item at the waist level, and for waist items - the length between the side points of the upper cut. The circumference of the hips is the number of centimeters according to the level of the maximum volume of the buttocks. Length - a parameter measured from the shoulder so that the line passes through the most protruding part of the chest to the edge of the thing. Back - measured from the lower vertebra of the neck in the middle of the back to the edge of the thing. Sleeve length - is determined by the outer edge from the shoulder to the very bottom. Shoulder length - determined from the seam of the neckline to the sleeve edge. The length of the inseam is from the crotch of the jeans to the bottom along the seam. The length of skirts and shorts is determined from the top cut to the edge of the product.

For a Russian tourist, Spain is one of the most interesting countries for shopping. Many of our compatriots specifically plan a trip to Madrid or Barcelona during the winter sale, which starts at the end of December and lasts until the beginning of spring.

The prices of Spanish shops are so pleasant that even in summer most travelers combine sightseeing tours with trips to shopping centers and boutiques.

Women's clothing

Russian and Spanish clothing sizes for women do not match. To find out your size, you need to add the number six to the Spanish size - this is how you get the Russian equivalent. Often, the Spaniards indicate the international size, which is also used here in Russia.

When buying clothes in Spain, you need to remember that the Spanish size of clothes and the Russian size will not always match. For this reason, it is extremely important to familiarize yourself with the clothing size matching table.

Men's clothing

The Spanish clothing size for men is completely the same as the Russian one. The size of a men's shirt is also determined depending on the size of the collar.

Baby clothes

As in most countries, the size of children's outfits in Spain is determined by the age of the child. True, some difficulties may arise with this, because in our children's size is often determined by growth. Also, some Spanish brands use digital dimensional designations or an international size scale:

In Spain, by law, you can return an item you don't like within two days. The hallmark of the country are beautiful leather goods. But it is difficult for Russian people to deal with markings. For a successful purchase, you need to know how Spanish clothing sizes differ from international and Russian ones.

Features of Spanish clothing sizes

When sewing a thing in Spain, an international letter ruler (L, XL, etc.) can be used. It is easier to bring it to the Russian line. Spanish and Russian measurements do not match, and children's measurements indicate the age of the child, and not the size. Before buying, you also need to first take measurements of the waist, chest and hips. On tags, breast size is indicated as Pecho; waist - Cintura, hips - Cadera.

The height of a person on the label in Spanish is written as Altura. All measurements are taken with a measuring tape. To understand the sizes of clothes in Spain, you need to subtract six units from Russian ones. Example: if the Spanish size is 38, then to get the Russian one, you need to add six units. The Russian size in this case will be 44. This rule only applies to women's items.

Men's labels from Spain

Spanish markings for men's clothing do not differ from Russian ones, so nothing needs to be taken away for the calculation. If the tag is 44th, then this means that the thing corresponds to the 44th Russian size. Men's Russian shirts also correlate with Spanish ones.

To calculate the size of women's shoes, a woman needs to subtract two units from her. For example, if she has a size 40, then you should look for a size 38 boots in the store. There is only one difference between men's sizes, for example, if a man in his homeland wears size 42, then in a Spanish store you should look for size 39 shoes.

In stores you can find clothes that are marked by height. Spanish things are characterized by a separate size range for youth clothing. Having measured the volumes of the body and choosing the size according to the table, it is easy to choose things for yourself, but it is best to try on clothes so as not to miss the choice.

Size ratio

The women's line of things here is from 42 to 54 sizes. Children's Spanish clothing sizes start at 22 and end with number 42. Many tourists come to this country during winter sales. Most often people visit Madrid and Barcelona. Many tourists note that in the country you can buy designer and exclusive models of French and Italian brands. The prices for such clothes are much cheaper than in Milan or Paris.

A large number of tourists prefer to buy leather things here. You can choose things based on any income. Elite Spanish brands include Cristobal Balenciaga, Paco Rabanne and Adolfo Domínguez. For middle-class buyers, Zara or Bershka brands are suitable. In Spain, you can find outlets with products from local designers. The Spanish and Russian sizes do not match, it is important to correctly correlate the Russian line and the international one with them. Otherwise, you can make a mistake with the purchase. It will be either too small or too large.

Labeling of women's clothing

Spanish women's clothing does not match the size of Russian items. Six units are added to things of foreign production in order to understand what Russian size it is. At retail outlets, you can also find things with letter international markings.

Size chart for women's clothing

Marking of men's things

Men's clothing in Spain is fully consistent with Russian sizes. Therefore, the buyer does not have a problem and it remains only to choose clothes. The markings on the shirt collars also correspond to Russian ones.

Correspondence table for men's sizes

Children's clothing labeling

Spanish manufacturers put labels on children's clothes according to the age of the child. In Russia, the marking on the label indicates the height of the child. In children's clothing stores, you can find letter or number designations of the international line.

Correspondence table for the sizes of children's things

The subtleties of the purchase

To buy outerwear and underwear, a woman should definitely measure her breast volume. Size is important when choosing things. If a suit for a woman with a height of 38 European sizes is up to 172 centimeters, then it will not sit well on a girl with a height of 160 centimeters. For such a petite customer, the seller will most likely bring an item marked 19 K.

To buy outerwear, a thing is selected exactly according to the figure. It is not recommended to take a thing more or less. An exception can only be for jackets and coats, under which sweaters are worn. In Spanish stores you can find clothes made in Italy. Their lineup differs by two units, for example, the Russian 44th, and the Italian 42nd.

To measure jeans, manufacturers use a two-digit marking. The measurement is in inches. One number is the half-girth of the hips, the second indicates the length of the crotch. If there are shoes with Italian markings in the store, then its size is one unit larger than that of the Russian one. A man who picks up shoes and wears the 39th, depending on his own feelings, can buy the 39th or 40th Italian size.

Among themselves, manufacturers call such clothes the slang word vanity size. Fashion houses and companies give out for a small 42nd actual 44th. This creates additional psychological comfort for the buyer, and he is ready to return for the company's clothes again. It is for this reason that many companies make their own size lines, where clothing volumes can differ from the standard ones by several centimeters. Another reason that humanity is changing the waist. Since the 70s, in women, its average parameter has increased by four centimeters from 66 to 70.

Sales in Spain

Marketers say that about 30% of things in stores are not for sale, so sales are organized, hitting which a tourist can save money. If there is no possibility of trying on when buying or clothes are purchased on the Internet, then it is important to measure your volumes and look at the manufacturer's size grid in advance. In European countries, there are winter and summer sales.

In summer they start from the first days of July and end with the beginning of September. Winter sales start from the beginning of our January holidays until the end of March. Depending on the country, these periods may differ by several days. If in the first days of sales things can be bought at a discount of up to 20%, then by the end they are increased to 70-80% of the original price. Some stores are cunning, declaring 90% discounts, but this is only a marketing ploy, since the most unclaimed goods remain on the shelves.

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Content

When buying women's clothing in a traditional or online store, it is important to know exactly the parameters of your body. There are different dimensional grids, not every company provides information on them. Be aware that in individual tables the values ​​\u200b\u200bmay differ by several units, so it is important to make correct calculations in advance.

How to determine your clothing size correctly

Most domestic clothing manufacturers use the values ​​\u200b\u200badopted by GOST back in Soviet times. When choosing a product in an online store, look at the indicated marking, determine how it corresponds to your parameters: it is important that things do not hinder movement and are comfortable to wear.

To find out the parameters of your body, measure your hips, waist, chest: bust circumference is needed when buying shirts, blazers, jackets, T-shirts, tops, waist circumference, hips - when purchasing leggings, leggings, jeans, trousers, shorts. Accurate measurements, calculations are carried out in underwear or thin things. Use the recommendations below:

1. Chest - girth is the distance from one armhole to the other at bust level. When taking measurements, apply a tailor's tape to the following points: to the most protruding places of the breasts (nipples), under the muscle cavity. Behind the tape runs along the back, without sagging. When moving the centimeter up or down the cups of the bra, the value should not increase: for a correct calculation, it is better to slightly reduce the size. When determining the size, stand straight, do not slouch, do not straighten your shoulders too much.
2. Waist - girth is determined by the line of the belt. When measuring, do not retract or dissolve the stomach, the body should be in a natural position. Remember that the belt line is not necessarily located at the level of the navel, often the natural curve is above or below the umbilical zone. The main task in this case is to find the smallest parameter.
3. Hips - a centimeter is applied to the most protruding points of the buttocks. The tape should not sag, but if there is a stomach, then the necessary margin is made in front.

"Dumplings" should take measurements in a special way:

• With your chest down, lift it up a little.
• Find the waist line like this: tie a thin ribbon on your belt and move actively.
• When determining the girth of the hips, do not pull in the stomach too much.

Russian dimensional grid of women's clothing

The characteristics of skirts, shorts, trousers, dresses, jackets, jackets contain the values ​​of the volumes of the chest, hips, waist with an average height of 163–170 cm. Sizes are divided into small, medium and large. The first category includes values ​​38-46, suitable for slender, thin women. The second group includes markings 48–50: for ladies of average build. The third category - 52-58 is characterized by relatively large parameters, therefore it is suitable for overweight, large women.

A common Russian scale includes values ​​​​from 38 to 56. The circumference of the waist, chest, hips is determined depending on the type of women's things (waist, shoulder, upper). Before buying products, updating your wardrobe, use the general table that applies to any women's clothing:

Clothing size tables for women from different countries

Different countries present tables with different dimensional grids. Learn about their features:

• International - remember the decoding of the Latin designations: L - large (48), S - small (44), M - medium (46). The marking on the left may contain the letter X (from English - extra): for example, XXS is equal to 40 Russian size, XS - 42, XL - 52, XXL - 54-56, XXXL - 58-60.
• European sizes (most European countries - France, Spain, Germany, Sweden) - differ from domestic ones by 6 units. If the Russian value is 46, then subtracting 6 will get the European value - 40.
• Italian - different from domestic by 2 units. If the Russian size is 44, then the Italian is 48.
• English - is considered the most complex measurement system: the main values ​​\u200b\u200bare from 4 to 26. It is not easy to calculate the appropriate value on your own, so it is recommended to refer to the size comparison table or to the English size grid with the characteristics of chest, hips, waist for different sizes.
• American - the tables show values ​​​​from 0 to 22. When selecting things from your Russian size, you need to subtract 38. So, for example, if you have a size of 44, then in the American marking it will be 6.
• Chinese (with international designations) - almost all Asian clothing manufacturers are equal to these values. Many customers are familiar with the fact that in Eastern countries women's clothes are sewn in small sizes, so they should be bought 1-2 sizes larger.

Basic dimensional grid

When choosing women's sweaters, blouses, T-shirts, dresses, jackets, measure the volume of the chest, waist, hips. Check out the basic size chart for adults:

Outerwear

When buying women's jackets, down jackets, coats, raincoats, especially pay attention to the circumference of the hips. Take measurements while wearing a sweater. If the final parameters indicate 2 neighboring values ​​\u200b\u200b(for example, 42 and 44), then purchase things with a large designation. A smaller value will suit ladies with narrow shoulders. When determining the sizes, use the following size chart:

Pants shorts and skirts

Important parameters in the selection of women's trousers, shorts, skirts are the circumference of the hips and waist. In the table below, compare Russian, British, American, international values:

Women's jeans

This version of women's clothing is selected in a special way. Many manufacturers recommend focusing on a separate size chart:

Underwear

It is often very difficult for women to choose a bra or swimsuit without first trying it on. The following size chart will come in handy.