Those who are in the habit of buying clothes without trying them on, either because they are a fan of online shopping or because they don't enjoy spending hours at the mall jumping from booth to booth, need to have an idea of their own measurements and the standard measurements for clothes and shoes.
The same goes for anyone going to buy clothes abroad. In this case, attention must be redoubled, as the numbers tend to vary. In the US, for example, where many people take advantage of their holiday trips to do some shopping, the measurement system is quite different from that of Spain.
See our tables to better understand and find out how to guide yourself when making your purchases.
Know the numbers, sizes and measurements of clothes in Spain
In Spain, in general, measurements are indicated by size or numbering. In the case of sizes, letters are used to indicate approximate measurements. Check the meaning of each letter that you will find on the labels:
- PP – extra small
- P - little
- M - medium
- G - great
- XG - extra big
Know what sizes and measurements the numbers relate to:
Those who are going to buy clothes in the United States or on American websites are usually lost with the numbering and size. Let's explain exactly what each acronym means:
- XS - extra small (extra small)
- S - small (small)
- M - medium (medium)
- L - large (grande)
- XL - extra large (extra grande)
- XXL - extra extra large (extra extra grande)
The measurement chart, especially for pants, is also quite different for different countries. Paying attention to the numbering is essential to choose the right size. Check the equivalence of measurements between clothing sizes in Spain and the United States:
Now if you are going to buy shoes, be careful! The numbering is completely different in Spain and the United States. Save the table below so you can guide yourself more safely. If you have doubts even about your shoe size in Spain, measure your foot and follow the link below.
