Behind the Seams

We always hear that Marilyn Monroe wore a size 14, but no one ever mentions a 1950s size 14 is comparable to a modern size 4! Vintage sizing is very different from modern sizing, and can oftentimes have you feeling quite defeated when trying things on. 

To help make this process a little easier please follow our size chart to check what measurements we consider XXS-4XL. You can measure yourself to find your measurements, or measure your favorite pieces of clothing to find an equivalent fit. 


Nancy the Girl Size Chart
Bust (in)
Waist (in)
Hips (in)
XXS
29-31
21-23
31-34
XS
32-34
24-25
35-38
S
35-37
26-29
38-40
M
38-40
29-31
41-43
L
41-43
32-34
44-46
XL
44-46
35-37
47-49
1XL
47-49
38-40
50-52
2XL
50-52
41-44
53-55
3XL
53-55
45-50
56-59
4XL
56-59
51-55
60-65

How we measure

  • Shoulder

    Shoulder seam to shoulder seam.

  • Bust

    Pit to pit.

  • Waist

    Smallest part of the waist.

  • Hips

    Where the hips occur on the garment.

  • Sleeve Length

    Top of shoulder to bottom of cuff.

  • Arm

    Bicep.

  • Thigh

    A couple inches below the crotch (leg hole on bodysuits or swimsuits).

  • Inseam

    Crotch to hem (on pants and shorts).
    Length from waist to hem (on skirts).

    Length from top of shoulder to hem (on dresses).

  • Rise

    Crotch to waist (on pants and shorts).

  • Torso Length

    Shoulder to hem (on shirts and tops).
    Shoulder to crotch (on jumpsuits, rompers, bodysuits, and one piece swimsuits).