Use a soft measuring tape and compare your body measurements in centimetres. Our fabrics and garment cuts vary, so the fit note on each product remains the final guide.
Women’s body measurements
| Ankara size | SA/UK size | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hips (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 4 | 74–76 | 56–58 | 84–86 |
| XS | 6 | 79–81 | 61–63 | 89–91 |
| S | 8 | 84–86 | 66–68 | 94–96 |
| M | 10 | 89–91 | 71–73 | 99–101 |
| L | 12 | 94–96 | 76–78 | 104–106 |
| XL | 14 | 99–101 | 81–83 | 109–111 |
| XXL | 16 | 104–106 | 86–88 | 114–116 |
| XXXL | 18 | 109–111 | 91–93 | 119–121 |
Men’s body measurements
| Ankara size | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) | Neck (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 84–89 | 71–76 | 35–36 |
| S | 89–94 | 76–81 | 37–38 |
| M | 94–99 | 81–86 | 39–40 |
| L | 99–104 | 86–91 | 41–42 |
| XL | 104–109 | 91–96 | 43–44 |
| XXL | 109–114 | 96–101 | 45–46 |
| XXXL | 114–119 | 101–106 | 47–48 |
Unisex jackets: use your chest or bust measurement as the main guide. If you are between sizes or want room for winter layers, choose the larger size.
Women’s international conversion
| Ankara | SA/UK | US | EU/FR | IT | AU | Denim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 4 | 0 | 32 | 36 | 4 | 24 |
| XS | 6 | 2 | 34 | 38 | 6 | 25 |
| S | 8 | 4 | 36 | 40 | 8 | 26–27 |
| M | 10 | 6 | 38 | 42 | 10 | 28–29 |
| L | 12 | 8 | 40 | 44 | 12 | 30–31 |
| XL | 14 | 10 | 42 | 46 | 14 | 32–33 |
| XXL | 16 | 12 | 44 | 48 | 16 | 34–35 |
| XXXL | 18 | 14 | 46 | 50 | 18 | 36–37 |
International and denim conversions are approximate because sizing varies by brand. Body measurements are the more reliable guide.
How to measure
Women’s measurements
Men’s and unisex measurements
- Bust / chestMeasure around the fullest part, keeping the tape level across your back.
- WaistMeasure around your natural waistline without pulling the tape tight.
- HipsStand with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips.
- NeckMeasure around the base of the neck, leaving enough room to slide one finger under the tape.
- Between sizes?Choose the larger size, especially for non-stretch fabric or layering.
- Garment cutRelaxed and oversized styles may intentionally have more room than these body measurements.
