SIZING

We want to make sure you have the best experience with your Vintage Recovery purchases! Our clothing is all vintage pre-loved or reworked, which means it might not match today's standard sizing. But don't worry, we've got you covered. We take the time to measure by hand each garment and provide those measurements in both inches and centimetres, with the item laid flat. You can find these measurements listed on each product page.

To make sure your retro goodies fit you like a charm when they arrive, we've included some helpful tips below on how to take your own measurements accurately. And remember, vintage sizing labels can be quite different from today's standards, so don't let that throw you off – your perfect fit might just be waiting for you!

Size Guide

Vintage Recovery Women's Size Guide

6 8-10 12-14 16-18  20
BUST
31"/78cm
32-34"/81-86cm
36-38"/91-98cm
40-43"/101-108cm
45"/116cm
WAIST
20"/60.5cm
24-26"/63-68cm
28-30"/73-78cm
32-35"/83-90cm
38"/98cm
HIPS
33"/86cm
34-36"/88-93cm
38-40"/98-103cm
42-45"/108-116cm
48"/123cm

 

Vintage Recovery Men's Size Guide

XS S M L XL
CHEST
34-36"/86-91cm
36-38"/91-96cm
38-40"/96-101cm
40-42"/101-106cm
42-44"/106-11cm
NECK 14.5"/37cm 15"/38cm 16"/41cm 17"/43cm 17.5"/44cm

 

How To Measure 
Tops
(Shirts, Blouses, Vest, Knitwear, Sweatshirts, T-Shirts, Jackets)

Body Measurements

Chest/Bust - Measure by wrapping the tape around the fullest part of your chest/bust.

Garment Measurements

Length - Either measured from the collar/ top of shoulder to the hem.

Sleeve - Measure from shoulder to cuff.

Vintage Recovery Top Measuring Guide

Bottoms
(Trousers, Shorts, Jeans)

Body Measurements

Waist - Our jeans are measured across the waistband when laid flat. This measurement represents the waist size of the jeans.

Inseam (Leg Length) - We measure the length of the inside leg seam, from the crotch down to the bottom of the leg. This measurement represents the inseam length of the jeans.

vintage recovery - measurement guide

 

Skirts

Body Measurements

Waist - We measure the narrowest part of the skirt, typically at the waistline. This measurement is then doubled.

Length - We measure from the highest point of the waistband or waistline down to the hemline of the skirt.

Vintage Recovery - Measurement Guide