International Clothing Size
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America, France, the UK, Japan and Italy all use different numbers to identify sizes, and there are three different shoe size charts across the globe. We posted our own version of the International Size Conversion Chart - simplified.
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International Size Conversion Chart
European, Japanese, and American designers all use different clothing size systems- making it difficult for the global fashionista to figure out her correct clothing size. This chart simplifies international clothing size conversions, so you can spend more time shopping.
TBF’s International Women’s Clothing Size Conversion Chart
| American | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| French | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
| U.K | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
| Japanese | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 |
| Italian | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
TBF’s International Women’s Shoe Size Conversion Chart
| American | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 |
| European | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 |
| U.K | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8/8.5 |
Note: These are approximate sizes. European clothing tends to fit approximately 1 to 2 sizes smaller than their corresponding American size. When looking for clothing and shoes, try on both your corresponding size and the next size up.
** Source: Online Conversions
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