Size Guide

Finding the right fit is about more than the number on the label. Use this guide as a starting point, then check the fit notes on the individual product. Sizes vary between brands, styles and fabrics, even within the same collection.

European, UK and US size guide

These are approximate women's clothing conversions for commonly used European (German/Scandinavian) sizing. French and Italian labels can use different numbers, so please do not treat every European label as the same sizing system.

This table is a reference, not a guarantee of fit or an indication of sizes currently in stock. Letter sizes such as S, M and L, and one-size pieces, are not interchangeable across brands.

Brand and style fit notes

These examples come from our product descriptions and describe particular styles, not a sizing rule for an entire brand.

• YAS: our Fair Isle mohair-mix jumper is described as a relaxed fit. Consider the intended roominess when comparing it with a jumper you already enjoy wearing.
• Nu Denmark: silhouettes vary from fitted stretch-knit tops to relaxed blouses with a fitted lower hem, and skirts with a fitted high waistband. Check the closest-fitting part of each style rather than assuming every piece fits alike.
• Baum und Pferdgarten: our sheer lace top has slim-fitting sleeves and is intended for layering. Compare sleeve and bust measurements and allow room for your chosen underlayer.
• Coosy: our tartan jumpsuit has a fitted waist with relaxed, tapered legs. Check the waist and body length as well as the leg fit.

For other brands, or a different style from the brands above, please follow the individual product's guidance. A relaxed or oversized cut is a design choice, not automatically a reason to size down.

How to measure a garment

Choose a similar garment that fits you well. Fasten it, lay it flat on a level surface and smooth it gently without stretching the fabric. Use a flexible tape and record your measurements in centimetres.

1. Bust or chest: measure straight across from underarm to underarm. This is the flat width; double it only when comparing with a full garment circumference.
2. Waist: measure across the waistband or the narrowest waist point. For an elasticated waist, record the relaxed width and a gently stretched width separately.
3. Hips: measure across the widest part of the hip or seat area and note how far below the waistband you measured.
4. Length: for a top or dress, measure from the highest shoulder point beside the neckline to the hem. For a skirt, measure from the top of the waistband to the hem.
5. Inside leg: measure from the crotch seam to the trouser hem along the inside seam.
6. Sleeve: measure from the shoulder seam to the cuff. Dropped shoulders change this measurement, so compare the shoulder shape too.

Garment measurements are not body measurements. Clothing needs room for movement, and that extra room varies with the cut and stretch of the fabric. Compare like with like: a woven blouse with a woven blouse, or a knit with a similar knit.

Need a hand choosing?

Email info@place.ie with the item name, the size you are considering and the measurements of a similar garment you love. We can help you compare the fit before you decide.