We appreciate the fact that most crossdressers did not grow up knowing how to measure themselves for clothing, especially women's clothing. To help you achieve the best fit possible, here are a few tips for you to use as a guide when taking your body measurements. We have also provided a size chart to assist in determining the most appropriate size. This chart gives a general idea of the sizing, however, each manufacturer is a little different. Also keep in mind that wedding gowns and vintage clothes do not use this guideline (generally add two sizes for them).

To get the most accurate measurements, have someone else measure you. Use a good cloth measuring tape (they aren't expensive). Be sure to hold the tape straight and snug to your body.

Bust: Hold the tape around the fullest part of your bust. If you usually wear bra padding, put it on before measuring. This measurement will assist you in determining your size for tops and relaxed-fitting dresses. This is not your bra size - that's a different technique.

Waist: Bear in mind that your woman's waist is going to be higher than your man's waist. Stand up straight and raise your arms. Measure around your waist at the point where you are thinnest (this is generally at, or just above, your navel). While measuring, put a finger between your body and the tape to ensure a comfortable fit.

Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips. This measurement will help you determine the most appropriate size for pants, skirts, and form-fitting dresses. If you wear extra hip padding, make sure it's on when you measure.

Skirt Lengths: This measurement refers to the distance from the waist to the skirt hemline. A good starting point for most crossdressers would be to kneel down and, keeping your back erect, hang a measuring tape to the floor - this will give you your mid-knee length. You can go shorter or longer from there.

Inseam: This measurement refers to the distance from the rise (crotch) to the pant hemline.

All Garments      All other Measurements (inches)

                Size    Waist     Hips            Bust

X-Small     2      26 - 28     36 - 37         35.5 - 36.5

X-Small     4       27 - 29     37 - 38         36.5 - 37.5

Small         6       28 - 30     38 - 39         37.5 - 38.5

Small         8       29 - 31     39 - 40         38.5 - 39.5

Medium  10       30 - 32     40 - 41        39.5 - 40.5

Medium  12       31 - 33     41 - 41.5     40.5 - 41.5

Large      14       32 - 34     41.5 - 43     41.5 - 42.5

Large      16       33 - 35     43 - 45.5     42.5 - 43.5

X-Large  18      34 - 36     45.5 - 47     43.5 - 44.5

X-Large  20      36 - 38     47 - 48.5     44.5 - 45.5