5/7/9 or 24/25/26: How to understand clothing sizes

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5/7/9 or 24/25/26: How to understand clothing sizes

When it comes to a woman's clothing size, it can get tricky.  Many of my customers walk into Posh and see many different types of sizing in our styles.  For example our sizes can run 5/7/9,  s/m/l, or even 24/25/26.  I will spot a customer staring at all the sizes intensely in a state of confusion and I can see "help" written all over their face.  Here is a little guide to help you understand the woman's size chart.  

Women's sizes are divided and tend to be categorized based on height. 

posh novi sizing guide

  • Misses are the sizes you tend to see in even numbers, for example, 2/4/6.  This is a category that is typically for women who are about an average height of around 5'4, average bust size and hourglass shape.  The dress size number is given based on your bust size in inches.

  • Juniors are the odd numbered sizes, for example 5/7/9.  This sizing tends to be for shorter women and may tend to have more of a straight figure.  If you would like to figure out the misses size based on a junior fit, the junior size will be the next number up from the misses size.  For example, if you wear a size 4 in misses then go up one size in juniors to a size 5. 
Jeans Sizing Guide - Based on YMI jeans brand
Size 0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15
Waist 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1/2 32 33 1/2
Hip 34 1/2 35 1/2 36 1/2 37 1/2 38 1/2 39 1/2 41    42 1/2 44   


Figuring out your jean size can be tricky as there is no universal sizing system and each brand has its own fit.  This is why just because you buy a certain size in one brand of jean does not mean you will be that same size in the next brand.  This can make finding your perfect jean a little frustrating.  

When you see a size 24 in jeans, this is referring to your waist size in inches.  So a 24 is equivalent to a size 0.  

When in doubt, stop in to Posh Boutique and try on a few different styles and sizes to really learn what styles fit your body best! 



19 Responses

Littlewing7
Littlewing7

September 11, 2020

I buy on Poshmart,
BUT, looking for a Womans Leather Motorcycle Jacket for my Friend.
She says— she wears a 22-24, BUT, What is that, in a leather MC Jacket?-
- when she has a huge – older- bust,
and a thick thick waist, AND shes also- Short? Short arms, but some thick arms.
Thank you darlin’ !!!! omg.
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Rose Rickman
Rose Rickman

September 11, 2020

Thanks for this, it helped

Ryn
Ryn

September 11, 2020

So when I wear a size 7, it fits my butt and hips nicely but the waist is too big, so do I wear a size 5 then? But also then do I wear size small or medium? thanks

Maria
Maria

September 11, 2020

If I’m a size 9 what size would I be? An 8 or 10?

Chidera J
Chidera J

September 11, 2020

i’m 5’2 and weigh about 140-143 pounds and i have an athletic build i have a good sized booty but not fashion nova type booty what would be my jean size?

Natalie
Natalie

September 11, 2020

I was wondering if I could get some more help on what size I should buy. I’ve found a lot of jeans I’d like to buy but am hesitant. So I just bought a pair of 505 Levi’s size 8. They are a little big but comfortable. I just went to boot barn and tried on a pair of Shyanne jeans and I’m a size 30. Lastly, I tried on a pair of Arizona jeans and I’m a size 9 that are too tight and the size 11 is too big…what size jeans should I buy when shopping?! So confused lol

Jayda Tatum
Jayda Tatum

September 11, 2020

Hey , what does a size 15 Jean in juniors equate to in regular women’s jeans ?

Ariana
Ariana

September 11, 2020

I’m a US size 0 in women’s jeans, what is my jeans size 1 in Juniors?

Samantha Hopkins
Samantha Hopkins

September 11, 2020

If my stepdaughter where’s an extra large which is usually a size 16 what size would she be in juniors

Gary
Gary

September 11, 2020

What is a 26 inch waist? A 1 or 2?

Kayla
Kayla

September 11, 2020

What would size 7/8 be in a normal size?

Honesty
Honesty

September 11, 2020

I dont wear too many dresses and i usually get a medium what size would that be equivalent to in dress size

Ashley
Ashley

September 11, 2020

I wear a size 3 I guess that’s a junior size…now I’m shopping on line I’m 5’9 on height I like my jeans long, 35-37 inseam…some jeans I like are sizeD in even numbers, do I go to a 4 or down to a 2???? Thank you

KK
KK

August 28, 2019

Hi Renee,

Misses are even numbers and Junior sizes are odd numbers. If you wear a 5, then you are a 5 in Juniors and a 4 in Misses.

The article explains it this way,
" For example, if you wear a size 4 in misses then go up one size in juniors to a size 5. "

Hope this helps! :-)

Mercedes
Mercedes

August 28, 2019

Renee u will be a size 4. U are a 5 in jr so I’m misses u are one number under. So u are a size 4. That’s what I got from the informative explanation they left for us. Hope I have helped u. Now find your new favorite jeans and slay honey. Xoxoxo

Renee
Renee

May 10, 2019

I wear a size 5 or medium . What would this be equivalent too, a 6?

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Sizing Guide
Jeans Sizing Guide
Size 0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15
Waist 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1/2 32 33 1/2
Hip 34 1/2 35 1/2 36 1/2 37 1/2 38 1/2 39 1/2 41   42 1/2 44  
Contemporary Size Guide
Size XS/S S M M/L L XL
Size 2 4 6 8 10 12
Bust 31 1/2" - 32" 32 1/2" - 33" 33 1/2" - 34" 34 1/2" - 35" 35 1/2" - 36" 36 1/2" - 37 1/2"

How to Measure

Bust
Measure the fullest part of your bust
Waist
Measure the narrowest part of your natural waist.
 
Hips
Measure the fullest part of your hips below your waist and above your thigh.
*** Make sure the measuring tape fits comfortably.***