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
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How we measure
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Shoulder
Shoulder seam to shoulder seam.
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Bust
Pit to pit.
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Waist
Smallest part of the waist.
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Hips
Where the hips occur on the garment.
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Sleeve Length
Top of shoulder to bottom of cuff.
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Arm
Bicep.
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Thigh
A couple inches below the crotch (leg hole on bodysuits or swimsuits).
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Inseam
Crotch to hem (on pants and shorts).
Length from waist to hem (on skirts).Length from top of shoulder to hem (on dresses).
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Rise
Crotch to waist (on pants and shorts).
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Torso Length
Shoulder to hem (on shirts and tops).
Shoulder to crotch (on jumpsuits, rompers, bodysuits, and one piece swimsuits).