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Girl’s Sizes: How to Find the Right Fit in Girl’s Clothing

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Dressing up your little girl is exciting. You want your “mini-me” to look stylish and fashionable! But searching for the perfectly fitting girl clothes can be tricky. Finding the right size amid sizing differences makes it even more challenging. That’s why we’re here to help. Find a comprehensive guide on girl’s size charts and everything about girls clothing here.
At a Glance
  • Clothing sizes for kids is usually based on age. Some brands however opt to use height as a size guide. To find the perfect fit for your little girl, having accurate measurements of chest, waist, hip, inseam, and height comes in handy.
  • Girls clothing sizes are further classified into three types: (1) standard sizes, (2) big girls sizes, and (3) slim sizes. Check with the brand the sizing standard they use to know the size fit for your child.
  • Different countries follow their own sizing standards when it comes to clothing. In the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and many Asian countries, clothing sizes for girls are mainly based on age. In Europe, girls’ clothes sizes are based on a child’s height in centimeters. However, some brands uses their own internal sizing guide so it is still recommended to check before buying.

Girls Clothing Size Chart

General SizeUS SizeHeight
(inches)
Chest
(inches)
Waist
(inches)
Hips
(inches)
Age
XS439-41.52321233-4
542-44.52421.5244-5
S645-46.5252225.55-6
6X47-48.5262326.56-7
M749-50.52724287-8
851-53282529.58-9
L1053.5-55292630.59-10
1255.5-57.530.5273210-11
XL1458-6031.5283311-12
1660-62332934.513-14
XXL1860-62343035.514-15
2060-6235.5313715-16

Girls Shirt and Dresses Size Chart

General SizeUSHeight
(inches)
Chest
(inches)
Waist
(inches)
Hips
(inches)
Age
XS438-4121-2221.5-2222-233-4
S541-4422-2322-22.523-244-5
644-46.523-2422.5-2324-255-6
M6X/746.5-50.524-2623-23.525-27.56-7
850.5-52.526-2723.5-24.2527.5-28.57-8
L1052.5-5527-28.524.25-2528.5-308-9
1255-5828.5-3025-2630-329-10
XL1458-6130-31.526-2832-3410-11
XXL1661-62.531.5-33.528-3034-3611-12

Girls Pants and Jeans Size Chart

General SizeUSHeight
(inches)
Chest
(inches)
Waist
(inches)
Hips
(inches)
Age
XS438-4121-2221.5-2222-233-4
S541-4422-2322-22.523-244-5
644-46.523-2422.5-2324-255-6
M6X/746.5-50.524-2623-23.525-27.56-7
850.5-52.526-2723.5-24.2527.5-28.57-8
L1052.5-5527-28.524.25-2528.5-308-9
1255-5828.5-3025-2630-329-10
XL1458-6130-31.526-2832-3410-11
Pro Tip: Knowing the generic clothing size charts is a helpful guide when buying clothes, but the best sizing charts are still those provided by the specific brand or retailer were you’re buying from. So always ask for their sizing guide!

More about Kids Pants Sizes or Kids Jeans Sizes can be found here.

Measurement Guide for Girl’s Clothes

There is no one rule for finding the right sizing guide for girls clothing. It’s not an exact science as different countries and different brands tend to adapt various measurements which could be confusing.

Just because your little girl is a size 10 in one clothing brand doesn’t mean she can wear the same size in all other brands. Most girls’ clothing sizing guides are based on age, although others use height as basis for sizing. However, some brands are more detailed, providing specific body measurements for a particular size label. So to find the perfect-fitting clothes or shoes for your little girl, knowing their body measurements is very important. Knowing the measurement used by the brand could also save you time and effort when buying clothes and other apparel.

How to Measure Your Little Girls Size

  • Chest: Ask your child to stand in an upright position with both hands on their sides. Put the measuring tape around the fullest part of your daughter’s chest, adding an extra inch to allow movement and comfort. For jackets, you may add few more inches depending on the fit that you prefer.
  • Waist: Put the measuring tape around the smallest part of your child’s waist. It is usually found near the belly button area.
  • Hips: Wrap the tape measure around the fullest part of your child’s hips. You may choose to add an extra inch depending on your preferred fit.
  • Inseam: Position the tape measure from the groin area and stretch it all the way to your daughter’s ankle.
  • Height: To measure the most accurate height, make sure that your little girl is barefoot and standing straight possibly leaning against a wall. Start measuring from the highest point of her head all the way to the bottom of her toes.

Once you have your child’s body measurements, you may start using the size guides below to know more about your little girl’s clothing size. If you also need help with boys sizes, click here.

If you’re planning on buying your child a shirt or a dress, you need to take note of her chest, waist, and hip measurements. For pants or jeans, you need measurements of her waist, hips, and inseam. Regularly update your record of your child’s measurements and keep the details handy in your phone or wallet so you can easily retrieve it every time you go shopping.

Pro Tip: For you to get the most accurate measurement possible, it is recommended to take the measurement over bare skin or while wearing skin-tight clothing to get the nearest body size as possible.

International Conversion of Girls Sizes

With the advent of the internet and the boom of e-commerce and online shopping, buying clothes from other places around the world is now possible in just a few clicks. But as much as it gives us more options, it also creates more challenge in finding the right size with different sizing standards used and sometimes, more challenge when a specific brand uses their own internal sizing standards.

In general, clothing for girls in the United States, UK, Australia, Korea and Mexico are mainly based on age. In Europe, China and Japan, sizes are based on a child’s height. Other countries such as Thailand, India and Vietnam uses a different scale of measurement.

Pro Tip: To get the most exact measurement of your feet, we recommend taking the measurement at night as your feet size tend to expand depending on the different activities you did throughout the day.

International Conversion Chart for Girls Clothing

US SizeUKEU
(CM)
AustraliaMexico
54-5104-11053-4
65-6110-11664-5
6x-76-7116-12275-6
7-87-8122-12887-8
9-108-9128-13498-10
109-10134-1401010-12
1110-11140-1461110-12
1411-12146-1521214-16
Pro Tip: Kids go through a growth spurt phase. So it is usually recommended that parents buy clothes that are at least one size bigger. While sizing guides are helpful, having a brand loyalty can also help buying clothes for your little girl easier since you are already well-acquainted with the sizing and conversions that best fit your child.

Finding the Right Shoe Size for Your Little Girl

As much as clothes, shoes are always on the list for shopping for the latest fashion trend for your child. And just like clothes, shoes also tend to follow different sizing measurements which makes buying the right fit challenging.

To help you out, it is important to measure your child’s shoe size first. And good news, you can do these simple steps at the comfort of your home.

  • With a pen and paper, trace your child’s foot on a sheet of paper.
  • Make sure to mark the highest point of her toe to the farthest edge of her heel.
  • Record the measurement between these two points in both inches and centimeters and refer to our shoe size chart provided below to find your little girl’s corresponding shoe size.
Clothes Sizes for Girls

Shoe Size Chart for Your Little Girl (General)

US SizeUKEU
MexicoAustraliaFoot Length
12.511.53012.511.57.25 in
(18.4cm)
13123113127.5 in
(19.1cm)
13.512.53113.512.57.62 in
(19.4cm)
113321137.75 in
(19.7cm)
1.513.5331.513.58 in
(20.3cm)
2133218.12 in
(20.6cm)
2.51.5342.51.58.25 in
(21cm)
3234328.5 in
(21.6cm)
Pro Tip: We all wish your little girl will stay small forever, but it’s not the case. So it is advised that parents buy a shoe size some extra space to accommodate your growing child. The recommended room for growth is 0.5-0.7 inches. For more detailed discussions on children’s shoe sizes, you may refer to this Kids Shoe Size Charts.

Is There a Universal Size Standard for Girls’s Clothing?

The answer is no, there is none. Buying clothes and shoes for your little girl can be fun and exciting but it also requires some preparation and knowledge about the different sizing standards available.

Size charts are not universal, although you can refer to a generic size charts to get the best estimates, it does not guarantee that you’ll get the best fit every time. It is still best to buy clothes with your child in tow to have them fit it right away, but for buying online, knowing your child’s body measurements, a size guide chart and asking the store for their sizing could go a long way in finding the best fit for your little girl.

What are body measurements needed to find girl’s clothing size?

Chest, waist, hips, inseam, and height are the body measurements you will need to find the right clothing size for girls. Kinderzeit.org has more details on everything about girls sizes.

International conversion sizes for US girls size?

Clothing sizes for girls in the US, UK, Australia, Korea and Mexico are mainly based on the age. In Europe, China and Japan, sizes are based on a child’s height.

What are girl’s shoe size conversions for US, UK, Australia and EU?

US girls shoe sizes are similar to Mexican sizes, UK and Australia has the same measurement. Kinderzeit.org has comprehensive charts and discussions on international conversions for girls shoes.

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