Size Conversion

** Waist measurements shown here are misses sizes; mens sizes are approximately 3 inches larger.

*** Not available in mens sizes.

Misses tall sizes begin at about 5 feet 7 inches, mens tall sizes at about 5 feet 11 inches.

Womens clothing sizes can vary widely, depending on the source. A size 8 dress from a designer in NYC can be a size 14 in a ready to wear dress. Several NY fashion designers use a "perfect" size 8 model who is a man. Sears is the only known company that uses a recommended national size standard. If you can, compare the measurements of any size tables to get a feel for how close they come to sizes you have that fit you well. Consider finding someone to alter clothing to your specific requirements or custom make an item for a special occasion.

Shoe sizes: A womans shoe size is usually one number higher than the equivalent in a mans shoe. If you wear a 8 mans shoe, try a 10 womans shoe. A B-width shoe is considered medium for women, a D-width for man. If a shoe is not available in the correct womens width, try a size 1/2 to 1 size larger (i.e. a 10 C-D size, try an 11B).

Lingerie sizes: To find your bra size, measure your chest up under the arms. For cup size a women measures the fullest part of the bust. If its 1 inch more than the bra size, an A cup; 2 inches, a B cup; 3 inches, a C cup and 4 inches, a D cup. Many men have fairly large pectorals (especially if they are slightly overweight). You can pick your cup size to match your breast forms or by how much padding you want to put in your bra cups. Almost anything can be used from water filled balloons to birdseed and sponge rubber. Mastectomy prosthesis (silicone rubber), or molded sponge rubber pads are recommended. The type with hollow backs mold over the male pectorals and give the best fit. It is also best to buy the next size smaller, because the forms will fit better in your bra. An underwire bra will not ride up as much as a regular bra (attaching the forms with ostomy adhesive will help anchor a bra). A hairless chest will look and feel better than one with hair, especially if an adhesive is used.

Panty size is determined by hip size.

Hips (inches)	Panty Size
32-34	5
35-37	6
38-40	7
41-41	8
42-44	9
45-46	10

Slip sizes correspond to bust measurements. Petticoat or half- slip sizes are based on waist measurements: S (22-24), M (25-27), L (28-30), etc. Nightgown and robe sizes are based on bust measurements: S (32), M (34-36), L (38-40), etc.

Shoe Size Conversion Chart

Centimeters	France	Japan	UK	US-Womans	US-Mens	Spain	Europea & Others
23	35	22	2	4	2	--	34 1/2
24	37	23	3	5	3	--	35 1/2
25	38	24	4	6	4	--	36 1/2
26	39	25	5	7	5	37	37 1/2
27	41	--	6	8	6	38	39
28	42	--	7	9	7	39	40
29	--	--	8	10	8	--	41
30	--	--	9	11	9	--	42 1/2
31	--	--	10	12	10	--	43 1/2
32	--	--	11	13	11	--	45
33	--	--	12	14	12	--	46 1/2
34	--	--	13	15	13	--	--
36	--	--	14	16	14	--	--
38	--	--	15	17	15	--	--