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2. Clothing sizes - Wikipedia

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   The B fitting adds 12 cm and the T height modifier 4 cm to the base hip measurement 89 + 16 = 105 cm. [13] Additionally there are a set of age based waist adjustments, such that a dress marketed at someone in their 60s may allow for a waist 9 cm larger than a dress, of the same size, marketed at someone in their 20s. The age based adjustments ...

3. Bust/waist/hip measurements - Wikipedia

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   Brassière band size is measured below the breasts, not at the bust. A woman with measurements of 36A–27–38 will have a different presentation than a woman with measurements of 34C–27–38. These women have ribcage circumferences differing by 2 inches, but when breast tissue is included the measurements are the same at 38 inches.

4. Vanity sizing - Wikipedia

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   While the nominal inseam is fairly accurate, the nominal waist may be quite a bit smaller than the actual waist, in US sizes. In 2010, Abram Sauer of Esquire measured several pairs of dress pants with a nominal waist size of 36 in (91 cm) at different US retailers and found that actual measurements ranged from 37 to 41 in (94 to 104 cm). [15]

5. Joint European standard for size labelling of clothes

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   Bra size 70B is suitable for women with underbust girth 68–72 cm and bust girth from 82–84 cm to 86–88 cm. Example 2 A woman with an underbust girth of 89 cm and a bust girth of 108 cm has cup size 19 cm (= 108 cm – 89 cm) or "D". Her underbust girth rounded to the nearest multiple of 5 cm is 90 cm.

6. Fit model - Wikipedia

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   Many major brands make clothes in juniors and missy sizes. For example: a female (Australian) size 10 is: Height: 170 cm (67 inch) Waist: 72 cm (27 inch) Hip: 98 cm (39 inch) Bust: 89 cm (35 inch) Female models in America are usually a size 4 and: Height: 5'4 - 5'9 Waist: 26 inch Hips 37 inch Bust: 34 inch

7. U.S. standard clothing size - Wikipedia

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   The most common size category. For women of about average height (5 ft 4 in) with an average bust height and an hourglass figure. Dress sizes may be given as girth at the bust in inches (e.g., 36), but even-numbered sizes from 2 to 16 are more common. Categorical sizes range from XS (extra-small) to XL (extra-large). Junior sizes

8. Pattern grading - Wikipedia

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   American women could obtain a paper pattern custom made by a dressmaker or could purchase a pattern through a women's journal. [citation needed] The advent of large-scale production of graded, practical and easier to use sewing patterns came in 1863. Ebenezer Butterick mass-produced patterns printed on tissue paper. [7]

9. Waistline (clothing) - Wikipedia

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   This creates a long, slimming look, often seen in dresses with an "A-line" silhouette. Diagonal: An asymmetrical waistline that runs across the body diagonally. Usually the highest point is below the natural waistline. Drop waist: A low, horizontal waistline that usually falls near the level of the upper hips. Balances the upper and lower ...