US Clothing and Shoe Sizes: Complete Guide

Were you looking at clothes online and couldn’t identify your US clothing and shoe sizes? We will help you.

We know that It seems a little confusing how US clothing sizing works, in addition to an insecurity arising when it comes to whether the piece will be good or not. There is a diversity of bodies, which is why it is important to have a close match to the ideal size here in Brazil. But calm down, okay? You will see that it is no big deal. That said, we have put together, especially for you, tables with US clothing and shoe sizes.

So, shall we check it out? Good reading!

United States clothing sizes

Feminine clothes

Are you interested in shopping in the United States, but have doubts about size? We can help you! The US fashion industry is known for its wide range of sizes, which can range from extra small (XS) until the extra grande (XL).

To make it clear how this numbering system works, we have prepared some tables so that you can identify your size in the US numbering system. Check out the women’s clothing numbers below:

USA	Brazil	Altura/Height (cm)	Pectoral/Chest (cm)	Cintura/ Waist (cm)	Hip/Hips (cm)	Jeans/ Inches (cm)
XS	PP	158-163	82-84	60-65	84-88	26/27
S	P	163-168	84-88	65-70	88-92	27/28
M	M	168-173	88-92	70-75	92-96	29
L	G	173-178	92-96	75-80	96-100	30/31
XL	GG	178-183	96-100	80-85	100-104	32

Now check out what yours would look like pants size In the USA:

Brazil	USA
34	0
36	2
38	4
40	6
42	8
44	10
46	12
48	14
50	16

Below you can check the size of clothes such as dresses, coats and skirts:

Brazil	USA
36	2
38	4
40	6
42	8
44	10
46	12
48	14
50	16

Men’s clothes

The sizes of US men’s clothing often follows inch-based sizing standards for pants and shirtswhile t-shirts and casual shirts can be labeled with sizes small, medium, large and extra large, providing options for a variety of body types and clothing styles.

Check out what yours would look like below. men’s clothing size in the US and Brazil:

Brazil	USA	Pectoral/Chest (cm)	Cintura/Waist (cm)	Hip/Hips (cm)	Altura/Height (cm)
PP	XS	82-89	66-72	85-90	165-169
P	X	90-97	73-79	91-96	170-174
M	M	98-105	80-85	97-102	175-179
G	L	106-113	86-93	103-108	180-184
GG	XL	114-121	94-99	109-114	185-189

Now check your pants size:

Brazil	USA
36	26
38	28
40	30
42	32
44	34
46	36
48	38
50	40
52	42

US dress shirt sizing can also be presented in numbers:

Brazil	USA
37	15
39	15½
40	16
41	16½
42	17
43	17½
44	18

Finally, follow the suit size from the USA:

Brazil	USA
46	36
48	40
50	44
52	46
54	48

Children clothes

The size of children’s clothes generally follows a numbering system based on child’s age.

Follow the below children’s clothing size from the USA:

Brazil	USA
2	2-3
4	4-5
6	6-6x
8	7-8
10	10
12	12
14	14
16+	16+

State shoe sizes

Now that we know about clothing sizes, let’s move on to the next step: introducing you to how clothing sizes work. US shoe size for women, men and children.

Women’s shoes

Women’s shoe sizes in the United States It can vary greatly depending on the brand and style of shoe.. In the US, women’s shoe sizes generally start around size 5 and go up to size 12 or 13 in conventional stores. See below:

Brazil	USA
33	4½
34	5½
35	6
36	7
37	7½
38	8
39	9
40	10
41	10½
42	11½

Men’s shoes

Men’s shoes are based on measurements that indicate foot length in inches or centimeters. Men’s shoe sizes in the US generally range from 5 to 13½, with 5 being the smallest standard size and 13½ the largest. Below you can see the measurements:

Brazil	USA
34	5
35	5½
36	6
37	6½
38	7
39	½
40	8½
41	9½
42	10
43	11
44	12
45	12½
46	13½

Children’s shoes

Finally, children’s sizes start at 3.5 and go up to 12½, following the child’s development. Check the table:

Brazil	USA
18	3,5
19	4
20	5
21	6
22	7
23	7½
24	8½
25	9
26	10
27	11
28	11½
29	12½

So, were you able to resolve your doubts about US clothing and shoe sizes? Enjoy and stay with us! Read too: 20 perfect shoes to make any look boring

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