Women's Sizeguide (size, bust, waist, hip) (2024)

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Please find our helpful size guides and measuring advice for products across the Bonmarché site includingWomen’s tops,dresses,skirts,trousers andfootwear below. Click on your size to highlight the row.

Women's Sizeguide (size, bust, waist, hip) (6)

How to Measure Yourself

  • The most accurate way to measure yourself is in your underwear, keeping both feet flat on the floor.

    Get someone else to measure you if possible, to ensure that the tape is straight. If you are on your own measure a few times and average the measurement. Ensure that the tape is firm, not too tight or too loose.

  • a

    Bust:

    With your arms at your sides, measure around the fullest part of the bust, keeping the tape level under your arms and across your back

  • b

    Bra:

    Measure underneath the bust area.

  • c

    Waist:

    Find your natural waist by bending to one side to find the crease of your waist. At this point, measure around the waist area.

  • d

    Hips:

    Measure around the fullest part at the top of the hip, with your feet together.

Tops, Skirts, Jumpers & Dress Size Guide

Size Inches Centimetres
BustWaistHipBustWaistHip
8322635826689
10342837877194
12363039927699
143832419781104
1640344310286109
1842.536.545.5108.592.5115.5
2045394811599122
2247.541.550.5121.5105.5128.5
24504453128112135
2652.546.555.5134.5118.5141.5
28554958141125148
Size Inches Centimetres
BustWaistHipBustWaistHip
S36 - 3830 - 3239 - 4192 - 9776 - 8199 - 104
M40 - 42.534 - 36.543 - 45.5102 - 108.586 - 92.5109 - 115.5
L45 - 47.539 - 41.548 - 50.5115 - 121.599 - 105.5122 - 128.5
XL50 - 52.544 - 46.553 - 55.5128 - 134.5112 - 118.5135 - 141.5
XXL55-57.549 - 51.558 - 60.5141 - 147.5125 - 131.5148 - 154.5

Trousers, Jeans & Shorts Size Guide

How to Measure Yourself


WAIST: Measure around the natural waistline

INSIDE LEG: Measure from the top of the inside leg at the crotch to the ankle bone

Size Inches Centimetres
WaistHipWaistHip
826356689
1028377194
1230397699
14324181104
16344386109
1836.545.592.5115.5
20394899122
2241.550.5105.5128.5
244453112135
2646.555.5118.5141.5
284958125148
Size Inches Centimetres
WaistHipWaistHip
S30 - 3239 - 4176 - 8199 - 104
M34 - 36.543 - 45.586 - 92.5109 - 115.5
L39 - 41.548 - 50.599 - 105.5122 - 128.5
XL44 - 46.553 - 55.5112 - 118.5135 - 141.5
XXL49 - 51.558 - 60.5125 - 131.5148 - 154.5

Autonomy Size Guide

Size Inches Centimetres
BustWaistHipBustWaistHip
X Small 8/1032 - 3426-2835 - 3782-8766 - 7189 - 94
Small 10/1234 - 3628 - 3037 - 3987-9271 - 7694 - 99
Med 14/1638 - 4032 - 3441 - 4397-10281 - 86104 - 109
Large 18/2042.5 - 4536.5 - 3945.5 - 48108.5 - 11592.5 - 99115.5 - 122
XL 22/2447.5 - 5041.5 - 4450.5 - 53121.5 - 128105.5 - 112128.5 - 135
XXL 26/2852.5 - 5546.5 - 4955.5 - 58134.5 - 141118.5 - 125141.5 - 148

Leg Length

SHORTSTANDARDLONG
CMINCMINCMIN
692774297931

Izabel Size Guide

Size Inches Centimetres
BustWaistHipBustWaistHip
83326.736.5846893
103528.738.5897398
123730.740.59478103
143932.742.59983108
164134.744.510488113
184336.746.511092118
204538.748.511698124
224740.750.5122104130
244942.752.5128110136
265144.754.5134116142

Bra Size Guide

How to Measure Yourself

Please find below our helpful bra size guide and measuring advice.

1. Measuring directly under your bust holding the tape firmly. If even number add 4 if odd number add 5 to obtain bra size i.e. 30+4=34" or 29+5=34".

2. Measure around the fullest part of the bust, making sure tape is straight across the back.

3. Subtract the 1st measurement from the 2nd and resulting cup size is shown below:

Bra size plus 1"= B cup, Bra size plus 2"= C cup, Bra size plus 3"= D cup, Bra size plus 4"= DD cup

Size Cup Size
InchesBra SizeB
(Bra size plus 1")
C
(Bra size plus 1")
D
(Bra size plus 1")
E
(Bra size plus 1")
29 - 3034xxx
31 - 3236xxx
33 - 3438xxxx
35 - 3640xxx
37 - 3842xxxx
39 - 4044xxxx

Tights Size Guide

Size M M L L L XL
Height5'0" - 5'4"5'6"5'0" - 5'4"5'6"5'8" - 5'10"5'0" - 5'10"
Hips34" - 42"34" - 40"44" - 46"40" - 46"34" - 46"48" - 52"
Skirt Size8 - 148 - 1216 - 1810 - 188 - 1820 - 24

Footwear Size Guide

UK Size 3 4 5 6 7 8
Europe36 3738394142
USA5 678910
Women's Sizeguide (size, bust, waist, hip) (2024)

FAQs

What are the perfect body measurements for a woman? ›

The ideal waist size for Women is considered to be between 32.5-35 inches. 2. BMI (Body Mass Index) – This is calculated by diving your body mass by your height. A healthy BMI ranges from 18.5 to 24.9.

What does a 36 24 36 figure mean? ›

A 36 24 36 figure is a type of hourglass figure.

The first is the bust, measured around the fullest point of the chest. The next measurement is the waist, which is the narrowest part of a relaxed torso. The final measurement is around the hips, the widest point below the waist when both feet are together.

What is the body shape of 34 26 36? ›

The body shape of 34-26-36 is hourglass. What is an hourglass-shaped body? The physical body shape is the direct result of the way the skeleton, body fat, and muscles are distributed.

What is the body shape of 36 28 38? ›

Most likely an hourglass - your waist is significantly smaller than your chest and hips, and your chest and hips are similar in size. Hourglass is the rarest yet the most ideal body shape for a female, so if you are a female, you're lucky!!!

What is the perfect body size measurements? ›

Ideal Body Measurements for Men Based on Height
HeightIdeal ChestIdeal Waist
5'2″ (157 cm)37-39″ (94-99 cm)29-31″ (73-78 cm)
5'4″ (163 cm)39-41″ (99-104 cm)30-32″ (76-81 cm)
5'6″ (168 cm)40-42″ (101-106 cm)31-33″ (78-83 cm)
5'8″ (173 cm)41-43″ (104-109 cm)32-34″ (81-86 cm)
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What is the ideal hip size for a woman? ›

There is no particular hip size that is the most attractive. Instead, hip sizes about 1.4 to 1.5 times the waist size are considered the most appealing. For example, for a person having a waist circumference between 24 to 28 inches, a hip size of 36 inches would be regarded as the most attractive.

Is a 36 inch waist big for a woman? ›

What should your waist measurement be? For men, a waist circumference below 94cm (37in) is 'low risk', 94–102cm (37-40in) is 'high risk' and more than 102cm (40in) is 'very high'. For women, below 80cm (31.5in) is low risk, 80–88cm (31.5-34.6in) is high risk and more than 88cm (34.6in) is very high.

What size is a curvy figure? ›

The characteristic measurements of a curvy person are: bust - circumference between 100-110 cm. waist - between 75-90 cm. hips - between 100-110 cm.

What size is considered hourglass figure? ›

It gets its name due to its resemblance with an hourglass, in which the upper and lower parts are wider with a narrower part in the middle. Generally, a measurement of 36 inches at the bust and hip and 24 inches at the waist is considered an ideal hourglass figure.

What is a good waist to hip ratio? ›

The WHO advise that a healthy WHR is: 0.85 or less for women. 0.9 or less for men.

What body type is 34-26-35? ›

You have the hourglass body shape with body measurement 33–26–35 . Hourglass shape is the most attractive shape and according to statistics only 8.4 % of the female population belong to this category. Your bust and hips nearly the same size.

What is considered the best body shape? ›

Mesomorph: This body type is generally considered the ideal body type. Individuals usually look lighter and have a more rectangular bone structure, longer limbs, thinner bones and a flatter ribcage. A mesomorph has a natural tendency to stay fit and achieve muscle mass very easily.

What is the body shape of 36 28 37? ›

Most likely an hourglass - your waist is significantly smaller than your chest and hips, and your chest and hips are similar in size. Hourglass is the rarest yet the most ideal body shape for a female, so if you are a female, you're lucky!!!

What body shape is 36? ›

An hourglass figure is when the shoulders and hips measure 36 inches and your waist is 27 inches or smaller.

What is the body shape of 34 28 36? ›

You have an hourglass figure. Curvy hourglass now that's a different story. You just have an hourglass figure.

What is a healthy waist size for my height? ›

Ideally, your waist measurement should be less than half of your height. (So if you're 5 foot 6, or 66 inches, your waist circumference should be less than 33 inches.)

What is an average waist size for a woman? ›

The average American woman's waist size is 38.7 inches. Also, the average American woman is 63.6 inches tall and weigh 170 pounds. All of these numbers are indicators of health, but not predictors. In other words, any one number is just a number.

What is the ideal waist size for a woman based on height? ›

This study supports the simple message “Keep your waist circumference to less than half your height”.

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