SIZE GUIDE
Dorothy Perkins clothes are designed and cut for a relaxed, comfortable fit.
The range is availabe in sizes 8-22 with selected styles in size 6 (6-18 in Petite). To help you choose the correct size, please see the guidelines below that correspond to the actual body measurements.
Heights vary up to 5'6" (168cm) for clothing not in the Petite or Tall ranges.
BODY SIZES
Bust - Measure around the fullest part of your bust
Waist - Measure around your natural waist (approximately 42cm down from the nape of your neck)
Hips - Measure around your hips (approximately 20cm below your natural waist)
| SIZE | BUST | | WAIST | | HIPS | |
| cm | inch | cm | inch | cm | inch |
| 6 | 79 | 31 ½ | 61 | 24 | 84 ¼ | 33 |
| 8 | 84 ¼ | 33 | 65 | 25 ½ | 88 ½ | 34 ¾ |
| 10 | 88 | 33 ¼ | 69 | 27 ¼ | 92 ½ | 36 ½ |
| 12 | 92 | 36 ¼ | 73 | 28 ¾ | 96 ½ | 38 |
| 14 | 97 | 38 ¼ | 78 | 30 ¾ | 101 ½ | 40 |
| 16 | 102 | 40 | 83 | 32 | 106 | 42 |
| 18 | 110 | 43 ¼ | 91 | 35 ¾ | 114 | 44 ¾ |
| 20 | 116 | 45 ½ | 99 | 39 | 122 | 48 |
| 22 | 112 ½ | 48 ¼ | 107 ½ | 42 ¼ | 130 ½ | 51 ¼ |
| | |
| | SIZE |
| S | 8-10 |
| M | 12-14 |
| L | 16-18 |
| XL | 20-22 |
INSIDE LEG LENGTHS
Inside leg lengths will vary with individual styles.
Please refer to the product description for more details.
| | cm | inch |
| SHORT | 74 | 29 |
| REGULAR | 79 | 31 |
| LONGER | 84 ¼ | 33 |
HOSIERY
| | SKIRT SIZE | HIPS | | HEIGHT | |
| | | cm | inch | cm | feet |
| S/M | 8-12 | 91-107 | 36-42 | 155-162 | 5'1"-5'4" |
| M/L | 12-16 | 107-122 | 42-48 | 163-170 | 5'5"-5'8" |
| XL | 18-20 | 122-137 | 48-54 | 175-183 | 5'9"-6'0" |
| ONE SIZE | To fit shoe size 4-7 (37-41) |
SHOE SIZES
| BRITISH | CONTINENTAL | AMERICAN |
| 3 | 36 | 5.5 |
| 4 | 37 | 6.5 |
| 3 | 36 | 7.5 |
| 4 | 37 | 8.5 |
| 5 | 38 | 9.5 |
| 6 | 39 | 10.5 |
| 7 | 40 | |
| 8 | 41 | |
| |
BRITISH
SIZE |
CONTINENTAL
SIZE |
AMERICAN
SIZE |
| S | 3-4 | 36-37 | 5.5-6.5 |
| M | 5-6 | 38-39 | 7.5-8.5 |
| L | 7-8 | 40-41 | 9.5-10.5 |
BRA FITTING
It is important to measure yourself regularly, remembering that your bra size can alter due to exercise or diet.
1. To obtain your bra size, measure tightly directly under your bust (A).
- If this measurement is even, add 4" to give you your bra size.
- If this measurement is uneven add 5" to give you your bra size, i.e. underband 29" + 5 = size 34
2. To obtain your cup size, measure over the fullest part of the bust (B). Then use the table to the right.
| | CUP SIZE |
| B is 1" less than A | AA |
| B is the same as A | A |
| B is 1" more than A | B |
| B is 2" more than A | C |
| B is 3" more than A | D |
| B is 4" more than A | E |
| B is 6" more than A | F |
PETITE
We classify the petite woman to be 5'3" or under in height. The petite range is proportional to our standard sizes, with the adjustments detailed opposite.
| | cm | inch |
| Shorter skirt length | -8 | -3 |
| Shorter jacket length | -5 | -2 |
| Shorter overarm length | -4 | -1½ |
| Shorter trouser length | -8 | -3 |
| Back neck to waist length reduced | -2 | -¾ |
| Crotch to waist height reduced | -1 | -¾ |
| Armhole depth higher | -1 | -¾ |
TALL
We classify the tall woman to be 5'8" or over in height. The tall range is proportional to our standard sizes, with the adjustments detailed opposite.
| | cm | inch |
| Longer skirt length | +8 | +3 |
| Longer jacket length | +5 | +2 |
| Longer overarm length | +4 | +1½ |
| Longer trouser length | +8 | +3 |
| Back neck to waist length increased | +2 | +¾ |
| Crotch to waist height increased | +1 | +¾ |
| Armhole depth lower | +1 | +¾ |
