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Measuring Guides

Please note when considering the fit of garments or shoes. Sizes indicated on the item can be misleading, vintage sizes are not the same as modern sizes. The best way to determine the fit is to compare the measurements, provided in the item's description, with your measurements.

For vintage items we do not use sizes at Nelda’s because of the inaccuracy involved and because sizes have changed drastically over the years. Size on a garment can be very misleading. Please let us know if you would like more info about any garment. Email us




Dresses

Bust is measured across the front from under arm seam to under arm seam.

Shoulder measurement is taken across the back between the top of the two shoulder seams.

The length is from shoulder to waist and waist to hem.

Sleeves are measured from the top of shoulder seam to the end of sleeve.

See Image on the bottom of this page.



Blouses, Coats, Jackets & Sweaters

Bust is measured across the front from under arm seam to under arm seam.

Shoulder measurement is taken across the back between the top of the two shoulder seams.

Sleeves are measured from the top of shoulder seam to the end of sleeve.

The length is measured from top of shoulder to hem.

See Image on the bottom of this page.


Pants

Waist measurement is across the front from the top of waist. Multiply the number by 2.

Inseam measurement from the inside seam of the pant leg down to the end of pant leg.

Outer seam measurement is from the outside seam of pant leg. From waist down to the end of pant leg.


Shirts

Chest is measured across the front from under arm seam to under arm seam.

Shoulder measurement is taken across the back between the top of the two shoulder seams.

Sleeves are measured from the top of shoulder seam to the end of sleeve.

The length is measured from top of shoulder to hem.



Skirts

Waist measurement is across the front from the top of waist. Multiply the number by 2.

Hip measurement is from waist, eight inches down and across. Multiply the number by 2

Length is measures from top of waist to the hem


Shoes

Length - From the inter toe to the heel (inside of shoe).

Width - across the widest part of shoe. (inside of shoe).

For shoes that can’t be measured from the inside see boots measuring.


Boots

Length - With Boot’s heel and tape/ruler against the wall measure heel to toe.

Width - Across the bottom at the widest part of outer sole.

Height - From the bottom of the heel to the top of the boot shaft.