Everyone loves jackets, coats and parkas, but women are especially sensitive to such clothes. This is understandable, because a properly selected jacket is the key to a beautiful autumn or spring look. It will perfectly hide the flaws of any figure and effectively emphasize the advantages. Today we will tell you in detail how to correctly determine the sizes of women's jackets using the table, what indicators to pay attention to, and in general, what nuances exist when choosing a suitable outerwear model.
How to determine the size of a women's jacket
Let's start with the fact that in such a difficult matter you should not rely only on the eye. Accurate measurements are important here. Often, when determining the correct size, not only basic indicators (chest, waist, hips) are taken into account, but also height. Why is it needed?
As a rule, most models are made for people of average height and build - that’s the way it is. However, today more and more manufacturers are focusing on non-standard human figures. This is how models appear for tall or short people, for those who are overweight, etc.
Therefore, if you want to choose a truly ideal jacket for spring, autumn or winter, measure this indicator too. Procedure:
- Prepare a tailor's meter or non-elastic rope.
- Stand straight with your shoulders straight and your chest pointing forward.
- Measure your height from head to toe. Keep the tape level, perpendicular to the floor.
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This method will give an accurate number only if two people measure: one stands, the other performs all the necessary actions. If there is no assistant, then it is better to use another method. Stand against some flat vertical surface (wall), press tightly against it, straighten your shoulders. Using a pencil or pen, mark a line along the line of the crown. Measure the resulting distance - this will be your exact height.
Additionally, you can determine the length of the sleeve; it will also help when choosing the ideal model, especially if you are going to buy in an online store. Everything is simple here: measure your arm in a half-bent state, placing a centimeter from the shoulder and about halfway up the hand. A sleeve that reaches almost to the base of the fingers is considered normal.
Sizing
But these are all additional measurements that help you choose a jacket. To determine the exact size, you need to determine only three indicators - bust size, waist size and hip size. Moreover, in the Russian marking system the main role is played by the first measure. Having received your chest volume, you will only need to divide by 2. This will be the size of a suitable jacket. Here are some simple calculations.
For example, when measuring chest girth, you received an indicator of 88 (it, like 92, is the most common). Divide it by 2: 88/2 = 44. Your correct size for outerwear is 44.
If the initial measurement results in an odd number, then it should be rounded. Usually for jackets - on the larger side, because this clothing is worn over another and should not be too tight. For example, chest circumference is 101 cm. We round it to 102, divide it in half and it turns out that size 51 corresponds to these indicators.
But there is no such marking in the tables, because only even numbers are used. Here, decide for yourself, based on your own build, which model is better to choose: size 50 will be narrower, more fitted, and fit like a glove, and size 52 will be wide, as loose as possible.
WOMEN'S JACKET SIZES IN CHINA AND OTHER COUNTRIES
To purchase items from a foreign brand, the domestic size needs to be converted to international using tables for matching the sizes of outerwear from different countries.
For example, in the USA, Latin letters XS - XL, XXL (2XL) are used for marking, and in Europe - numbers: in Germany and France 32-50, in England 6-22. The sizes of women's jackets in China are determined by height and chest volume, ranging from the smallest 160/84 to the largest 176/110. It is difficult to choose a Chinese jacket without trying it on, so check all the size details with the seller.
How to take measurements
So, women’s jacket sizes, based on Russian labeling, start at 40 and go up to 70. Although, they now offer “plus-size” models, not every manufacturer has such clothing, so let’s leave it without attention for now.
How to find out your size? We have already said above that you will need to remove the chest circumference (this is how the indicator is determined), but you will also need the waist circumference and hip circumference in cm.
This will help you make the right choice in case of controversial issues. For example, if, when dividing, the result is an odd number, and you need to decide on a larger or smaller size. For wide hips and waist, of course, it is better to take a size larger (as in the example above, 52), and for narrow ones, smaller (respectively, 50).
Useful tips
When trying on outerwear, there are clearly visible signs that the item’s parameter has been chosen incorrectly:
- small – horizontal wrinkles gather on the back;
- large - vertical folds run along the back;
- tight - it pulls in the armpits and makes it awkward to raise your arms;
- tight in the hips, the sides at the hem of the item diverge;
- loose at the hips, the sides of the thing converge, running into each other;
- narrow if the collar does not fasten, or wide if it protrudes;
- is small on the stomach, so the length of the product falls at the back and rises at the front.
Tips for choosing a size for plus size:
- It is not recommended to buy outerwear a size larger. It should be taken into account that the measurements for plus-size people already provide additional freedom of fit.
- For overweight women, it is more advisable to buy outerwear that is elongated and has a high waistline.
- For those with narrow shoulders and voluminous hips, you can balance the top and bottom by choosing A-line and flared models.
Women's jacket size chart
Let's start with the fact that, according to the system adopted in Russia, the smallest Russian size of a women's jacket is 40, the largest can fluctuate depending on whether it is produced, but usually this number is 66, although you can also find size 70 and even larger .
The most common sizes are 44, 46, 48, 50, 52 and 54. Women's jackets 56, 58, 60, 62, 64 and above are already large models. But 40, 42 are most often purchased for teenagers or very fragile, thin girls.
All exact sizes of women's jackets, taking into account the height of the future housewife, are given in the following table.
| Chest circumference (volume), cm | Waist circumference (volume), cm | Hip circumference (volume), cm | Height, cm | Russian markings |
| 75-84 | 60-65 | 80-86 | 164 | 40 |
| 85-90 | 66-70 | 87-93 | 167 | 42 |
| 88-92 | 70 | 90-95 | 168 | 42-44 |
| 91-95 | 71-75 | 94-98 | 170 | 44-46 |
| 94-98 | 75 | 96-102 | 171 | 46-48 |
| 96-100 | 76-80 | 99-104 | 172 | 48 |
| 98-103 | 80 | 103-108 | 173 | 48-50 |
| 101-105 | 81-85 | 105-110 | 174 | 50 |
| 106-110 | 86-90 | 111-116 | 179 | 52 |
Women's outerwear size chart
You can easily and simply find out your size by using the analyzed measurements summarized in a table of sizes for women's outerwear.
It presents data proposed by the Russian, international and European sizing systems.
Anyone who has studied and understood how to choose the right size of outerwear can easily measure their body parameters and, based on the measurements obtained, determine the appropriate size. You can also use the table of outerwear sizes for women. With its help, it is easy to understand the discrepancies in data between the Russian, international and European sizing systems.
Sizing system in different countries
Different countries have different approaches to determining the size of jackets. We have already talked about Russia, but how are things in Europe, China, the USA and England? The last two countries most often use international labeling. It is based on letter codes (S, M, L, X), where:
- S – “small” (from the word small);
- M – “average” (from the word middle);
- L – “big” (from the word large)
- X is the eXtra prefix, which means “very”.
For example, the marking XS means “very small” (or 44 according to the Russian system), S means “small” (48), XXL means “very, very large” (56), etc.
In addition, England and the USA can use another marking - numerical. But their measurements are in inches and therefore differ from Russian ones by exactly 12. Thus, our 48 is their 36, because 48 – 12 = 36.
European indicators differ from domestic ones by 6 units. If you want to buy a French or German jacket, make some simple calculations. Subtract 6 from your Russian size. For example, the same 48 is a European 42. All correspondences are shown in the special table below.
In China, too, international values are most often used. Almost all Asian manufacturers use the same system. Well, this table will help you understand exactly what size your jacket will be from a foreign manufacturer.
| Russian markings | International (letter) | England and USA (numerical) | European |
| 40 | XXS | 28 | 34 |
| 42 | XXS/XS | 30 | 36 |
| 44 | XS | 32 | 38 |
| 46 | XS/S | 34 | 40 |
| 48 | S | 36 | 42 |
| 50 | M | 38 | 44 |
| 52 | L | 40 | 46 |
| 54 | XL | 42 | 48 |
| 56 | XXL | 44 | 50 |
| 58 | XXXL | 46 | 52 |
| 60 | XXXL | 48 | 54 |
| 62 | XXXL/4XL | 50 | 56 |
| 64 | 5XL | 52 | 58 |
General recommendations
Obviously, when choosing the size of a down jacket, you should proceed from the size of the regular clothes you wear. However, several nuances should be taken into account:
1. Remember that you will wear a down jacket over thick knitted sweaters, cardigans, sweaters, etc. Therefore, it should sit on you quite freely. It is better to try it on over insulating clothing.
2. Tight clothes retain heat worse than those that leave an air gap between your body and the fabric. And this is another argument in favor of buying a slightly larger down jacket.
3. The length of the down jacket is a separate issue. When choosing a down jacket by length, be guided by what you are going to wear it with - what kind of shoes, skirts or trousers. However, it is more logical and correct to purchase a longer model for the winter, and a shorter one for the demi-season period.
4. Remember that actual size and visual size are slightly different characteristics. A down jacket is a rather voluminous form of clothing in itself. Large cut elements, an abundance of accessories, bright patterns, and light shades of fabric, of course, also visually increase the size of the figure. So if you want to hide your fatness, take all these points into account. You should also give preference to fitted silhouette models - they make the figure look more graceful.
Rules for selecting a women's jacket by size
When choosing women's spring, winter, autumn or demi-season jackets, rely, first of all, on the style and characteristics of your figure. Be sure to consider the color of the product. Remember that bright colors make you look fat, and dark colors, especially black, on the contrary, make you look slimmer.
Another simple rule: the thicker and warmer the model, the looser it should fit. Firstly, you will have to wear not a single layer of clothing under such a jacket, and secondly, such tight-fitting products usually look ridiculous.
Consider the features of fabrics, accessories, and finishing. All this should emphasize your strengths, not your weaknesses. Choose only beautiful, well-fitting jackets and enjoy your new clothes!
Dear readers of the Tkan.Club website, if you still have questions on this topic, we will be happy to answer them. Leave your reviews, comments, share stories if you have had experience selecting women's jackets! Your life experience may be useful to other readers.
How to choose a quality down jacket for the winter for a child
Comfort is especially important here, and not fashionable combinations of styles and colors. Pay attention to the size of the overalls or jacket; in most cases, the child will not want to wear very voluminous models. They also need to “breathe.”
Next, it is important to consider the baby’s mobility. Let’s say that if a baby needs to buy a very warm down jacket for the winter, then an active child who already runs and jumps will need a lighter model, otherwise he will become self-conscious and may get sick. As a new item, you can buy your child a jacket from the following manufacturers: Kerry (not cheap, but high quality), Travail, Zara for children, membrane down jackets from Reima.
