What size of clothes is considered the smallest, useful tips

Problems with choosing clothes often arise for people with a full build, since manufacturers mainly produce items of small and medium sizes. However, petite girls and young people also experience difficulties when choosing new clothes in stores and boutiques, because withthe smallest clothing size specific to different countries. To choose the right dresses, jeans, skirts, shirts, trousers and other wardrobe items, it is useful to know the difference in the size charts generally accepted for domestic and foreign brands.

What size is the smallest?

Clothing size is an alphanumeric code that reflects the linear parameters of a person’s figure. When creating uniform size chart standards, the chest, waist, neck, sleeve length, leg length, hip volume and height are taken into account, depending on the specific wardrobe item. Designation smallest clothing size – the letter S (from the English word small). Even smaller is the parameter with the designation XS, which translates as “the smallest” (extra small). In the countries of continental Europe, the United States and Russia, different size charts are accepted. When buying, it is recommended to know the differences in the marking, since in fashion collections the designations are indicated, regulated by the uniform standards of the manufacturing countries.

In Russia

For the domestic size grid, the unit of measurement is centimeters. They are used to take measurements, on the basis of which size tables for women, men, and children are compiled. In Russia, seven sizes are accepted, starting from the smallest. They show, what is the smallest clothing size, used by Russian manufacturers:

• very-very small – XXS (eXstra eXstra Small) – 38 for women, 40 for men;
• very small – XS (eXstra Small). According to the table of female values, it corresponds to the 40th parameter, and for males – to the 42nd;
• small or smallest – S (Small). Shows size 42 for women's clothing and 44 for men's clothing.

Next come the average values ​​with the marking M (strong text Medium), large sizes L (Large), XL (eXstra Large) - very large and XXL (eXtra eXtra Large) - very, very large. Separate marking of clothes for very plump and large people is provided - XXXL, BXL and above.

To buy clothes in the smallest size, that is less than M, you can take measurements of the chest, waist and hips. Ideally, when things sit, not tightly clinging to the figure. If when measuring with a measuring tape you get an average value, it should be round up (for example, 85.5 cm is taken as 86.0 cm, but not 85.0), height is additionally taken into account.

In the USA

Clothing from foreign brands is of high quality and has a wide range. Today, you can easily buy any items from US manufacturers. The size charts in the US are very different from the Russian ones, since the smallest clothing number for Americans is "00" - this is least 38th parameter according to domestic tables. At the same time, the largest 28th size in the USA corresponds to the Russian 60-64th. To translate the values ​​of American grids to the standard ones accepted in Russia, you need to know four main parameters in centimeters:

• girth at the convex points along the chest line;
• waist measurement without straining the abdominal muscles;
• hip volume at the widest points;
• height from head to toe measured with a straight back.

When taking measurements, the obtained values ​​are rounded up. The smallest sizes in the USA are 0, 2, 4 for women's clothing, 4, 6, 8 - for men's clothing. The remaining values ​​of the standard American system reflect medium, large and very large sizes.

In Europe

Many countries have their own scale of measuring things. The specificity of standard indicators for European things - in different European countries the values ​​may differ. For example, the smallest size of women's jeans for all of Europe is 32nd, for Italy - 36th, for Great Britain - 4th number. The difference between domestic and European values ​​is 6 points. To determine the smallest clothing size S or L you need to subtract six from the Russian value - you will get the parameter accepted in Europe. Minimum European parameters of the tables:

• 32 corresponds to the international value XXS;
• 34 reflects the parameters of extra small XS clothing;
• European size 36 is small, corresponds to S.

Some confusion arises due to different values ​​for women's and men's items by category - top, bottom, winter items, underwear, hosiery, accessories. In addition, for England and Italy, the parameters of the tables differ from the general European values.

When shopping online, it is worth paying attention to the clothing size charts provided on websites. The values ​​may differ for different online stores and brands.

The smallest sizes of women's clothing in Russia, USA, Europe, in centimeters.

For men, the size chart starts with a minimum of 44 by Russian standards, 4 by American standards, and 38 by European standards. When choosing items in stores, you need to pay attention to the labels, and you can consult with the seller. If you order clothes small sizes for girls online, it is worth taking measurements and using size charts.

Where to buy

With all the wealth of choice offered in fashion boutiques and stores, choosing clothes for a petite figure is not easy. Minimum sizes can not be found everywhere. But if you use simple recommendations, you will be able to choose clothes of a small size and advantageously emphasize the advantages of the figure. Where to buy small-sized things:

• specialized online stores. The websites offer a fairly wide selection of products, but you should study the size markings on the products in detail;
• sew clothes to order by contacting a professional studio. This is an ideal option, when sewing, all the features and nuances of a miniature figure are taken into account;
• visit a fashion boutique with a wide selection of products. Clothes in medium and large sizes sell out faster, so there is a chance to pick up small items at a good price.

Alternatively, you can look for suitable clothes in stores for teenagers. Only when choosing products, you should give preference to neutral outfits without children's motives. Petite ladies look great in simple cut dresses, but you shouldn't get carried away with massive accessories, baggy clothes, or shoes with very high heels. Knowing exactly your own body parameters, choosing products of the minimum size from domestic and foreign manufacturers will not be difficult.

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