Sizing & Measuring
We carefully measure each vintage garment by hand to ensure precise sizing and the best possible fit. Before making a purchase, we encourage you to review our measurement process to find the perfect match.
The most reliable way to determine if a vintage piece will fit you is to compare its measurements with a similar garment you already own and love. By using the same measuring methods we follow, you can ensure accuracy and confidence in your selection.
Please disregard the size labels shown in the garment images, as vintage sizing standards often differ from modern ones. Instead, we provide a suggested modern size in each product description, based on our carefully curated size charts below. This helps bridge the gap between vintage authenticity and contemporary fit.
All garments are measured flat, and we provide measurements in both centimeters (cm) and inches (") for ease of reference. A minor variation of here or there is natural and will not significantly affect the overall fit—so there’s no need to stress over small differences.
HOW WE MEASURE BOTTOMS:
Waist: The garment lays flat and is buttoned or zipped-up. We measure the waistband from end to end.
Hips: We measure the hips from the the widest parts of the hips, usually at crotch seam height, seam to seam.
Thigh: We measure from the crotch seam to the outside leg seam.
Front Rise: We start measuring from the middle of the crotch seam and measure straight up to the middle of the front waistband.
Back Rise: We start measuring at the center of the back waistband and measure straight down to the crotch seam.
Leg / Inseam: We measure from the crotch to the bottom of the leg opening along the inside seam.
Hem / Leg Opening: We measure across the bottom of the leg at the hem from seam to seam.
WOMENS BOTTOMS SIZE CHART
MEN'S BOTTOMS SIZE CHART
HOW WE MEASURE TOPS & OUTERWEAR:
Chest: We lay the garment flat and measure from armpit to armpit. The measurements begin and end at the seams.
Shoulders: We measure straight across the shoulders from sleeve seam to sleeve seam. Shoulder measurements are done on the backside of the garment, not front.
Sleeve: We measure from the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve cuff.
*Raglan - Some garments do not have a shoulder seam due to a ‘Raglan’ sleeve design, where the shoulder has a seamless curve. As there is no specific shoulder seam from which to measure the sleeve length, we measure from the top neck seam to the end of the sleeve cuff.
Length: We start measuring at the highest point on the shoulder (usually where the shoulder meets the collar) and measure straight down the front of the garment until the lowest point on the bottom hem.
WOMEN'S TOPS SIZE CHART
MEN'S TOPS SIZE CHART
Don't hesitate to contact us with questions about specific measurements that we may not have included that you need to know in order to feel confident about your purchase.