This is a Rough Size Guide to help measure children but it is not accurate for all products.
There is a more accurate Guide against most individual products.
These sizes are approximate and may vary between styles/manufacturers
Supermarket sizes tend to come up small when buying by age, but PMG's garments tend to more accurately reflect the correct age.
Garment sizes in Inches are a "TO FIT" size, therefore if your child measures a 26" chest, we would advise you to order a 26" chest as garments are made to fit that chest size.
Only order a larger size if you are allowing room for growth.
There is one exception to this rule and that is KNITWEAR - please order one size larger than chest measurement.
We strongly advise that you measure your child and check the Age/Inch comparison Size Guide below.
Age | Polos/Sweatshirts etc Chest Size |
Shirts Collar Size |
Blouses Chest Size |
Trousers/Skirts Waist Size |
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3/4 | 24" | 11" or 11.5" | 22" or 24" | 20" or 22" |
5/6 | 26" | 12" | 24" | 22" or 24" |
7/8 | 28" | 12" or 12.5" | 26" | 24" or 26" |
9/10 | 30" | 12.5" | 28" | 26" or 28" |
11/12 | 32" | 13 or 13.5" | 30" | 28" or 30" |
13 | 34" | 14" | 32" | 30" or 32" |
14 | 34" or 36" or Adult S | 14.5" | 34" | 32" or 34" |
15 | 36" or 38" or Adult M | 15;" | 36" | 34" or 36" |
16 | 38" or 40" or Adult L | 15.5" | 38" | 38" |
Sizes are in Inches.
These sizes are approximate and may vary between styles/manufacturers
Each child is individual and can differ from the guides above.
Also consider how you would like the item to fit; a little bigger to last the year?
And consider if your child is a little bigger taller or smaller than average.
Collar: Measure around base of neck, inserting two fingers between neck and tape to allow growth.
Chest: Position tape close to underarms, measure chest at fullest point.
Dress and tunic length: Measure from nape of neck to length required.
Waist: Measure around the natural waistline.
Skirt length: Measure from middle of waist to length required.
Inside leg: Measure with shoes on, to approximately 5cm above the ground.