Unit D MERCHANDISE INFORMATION 4 04 Explain sizing

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Unit D MERCHANDISE INFORMATION 4. 04 Explain sizing in apparel.

Unit D MERCHANDISE INFORMATION 4. 04 Explain sizing in apparel.

Sizing for Womenswear • • Misses Juniors Petites Women’s (plus size) Tall (over 5’

Sizing for Womenswear • • Misses Juniors Petites Women’s (plus size) Tall (over 5’ 8”) Maternity Double ticketed

Misses • Fuller figure • Longer waisted • Sizes even numbers 0 to 20

Misses • Fuller figure • Longer waisted • Sizes even numbers 0 to 20

Juniors • A size, not an age • Youthful look • Slender and shorter

Juniors • A size, not an age • Youthful look • Slender and shorter waisted • Sizes odd numbers 0 -15

Petites • Shorter women usually 5’ 4” and under • Sized using a “P”

Petites • Shorter women usually 5’ 4” and under • Sized using a “P” after the number

Women’s (plus and half sizes) • Larger fuller figures of average height • Sized

Women’s (plus and half sizes) • Larger fuller figures of average height • Sized using a “W” after the number

Tall (over 5’ 8”) • Hemlines, sleeves, and waistlines longer • Sized using a

Tall (over 5’ 8”) • Hemlines, sleeves, and waistlines longer • Sized using a “T” after the number

Maternity • Garments that allow for expansion • Available in a range of womenswear

Maternity • Garments that allow for expansion • Available in a range of womenswear sizes

Double ticketing • Apparel is marked with two sizes. Examples: 5/6, 9/10, 11/12

Double ticketing • Apparel is marked with two sizes. Examples: 5/6, 9/10, 11/12

Sizing for Menswear • Tailored clothing • Shirts • Pants

Sizing for Menswear • Tailored clothing • Shirts • Pants

Tailored clothing Suits sized by chest measurement and height • Short: 5’ 5” to

Tailored clothing Suits sized by chest measurement and height • Short: 5’ 5” to 5’ 7” • Regular: 5’ 8” to 5’ 11” • Long: 6’ to 6’ 3” • Extra long: 6’ 4” and over

Tailored clothing (cont. ) • Extra large: size 50 and over and 6’ or

Tailored clothing (cont. ) • Extra large: size 50 and over and 6’ or taller • Portly: large sizes and 5’ 5” to 6’ • Athletic cut: expanded chests and narrowed waistlines

Shirts • S, M, L, XXL for sports shirts and sweaters • Dual sizing

Shirts • S, M, L, XXL for sports shirts and sweaters • Dual sizing for dress shirts (Neck width and sleeve length) Example: 16” neck size x 32” sleeve length) – Only long-sleeved shirts are considered dress shirts. – Ties are only worn with dress shirts.

Pants • Waist size and inseam length (34” waist x 36” length) • Some

Pants • Waist size and inseam length (34” waist x 36” length) • Some men’s pants may come in S, M, L, XXL. • Some dress slacks are left unhemmed to be finished by the store’s tailor.

Sizing for Infants’ and Children’s Apparel • Infants • Toddlers • Children – Preschool

Sizing for Infants’ and Children’s Apparel • Infants • Toddlers • Children – Preschool – Older

Infants’ apparel • Newborn • 0 -24 months – 3 -6 months – 6

Infants’ apparel • Newborn • 0 -24 months – 3 -6 months – 6 -12 months – 12 -18 months – 18 -24 months • S, M, L, XL

Toddlers (Crawling and walking) • 2 T – 4 T

Toddlers (Crawling and walking) • 2 T – 4 T

Children • Preschool – Slim, regular, girls and boys, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6

Children • Preschool – Slim, regular, girls and boys, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6 x, and 7 – Small (2 -3), medium (4 -5, and large (6 -7) • Older – Girls sizes 7 -16 and also slim or plus sizes – Boys sizes 8 -22 and also slim or husky sizes