50's frockery
A selection of our favourite vintage and preloved clothing, footwear and accessories from the Fifties fashion era and 50s inspired style.
59 products
59 products
59 products
Navy faux snakeskin Kelly handbag
Regular price £24.00 Save £-24.00Navy faux snakeskin twin top-handle Kelly handbag, unbranded, gilt frame and top clasp closure. Lined in navy grosgrain fabric with single zipped pocket. Measures approx 9.5” (across top) 10” (base) x 8” x 3.5”, in very good vintage condition with some tarnishing to the metal clasp commensurate with age.
Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Joe Browns Senorita floral dress
Regular price £20.00 Save £-20.00Joe Browns retro-inspired Senorita floral sleeveless pencil dress with sweetheart neckline, princess-seamed bodice, seamed high waist and midi skirt with kick split. Part-lined with a back zip fastening.
DESIGNER: Joe BrownsCustomers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Retro red tartan pencil dress
Regular price £24.00 Save £-24.00Retro-inspired red tartan plaid pencil dress with red satin kerchief collar, three-quarter length sleeves, seamed waist and pencil skirt and pencil skirt with back kick split. Unlined with a back zip fastening.
DESIGNER: not knownCustomers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Hell Bunny Vixen black and white polka dot wiggle skirt
Regular price £20.00 Save £-20.00Hell Bunny Vixen 50s inspired black and white polka dot wiggle skirt with stretch, featuring a 2.5” waistband and hemline frill with back bow detail. Unlined with a back zip fastening.
DESIGNER: Hell Bunny VixenCustomers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Fever 50s inspired bold print swing dress
Regular price £22.00 Save £-22.00Fever 50-inspired rockabilly swing dress featuring bold red florals on a white background, sleeveless with ruched sweetheart neckline, seamed waist with attached red back ties over a full swing skirt. Fully lied with a side zip fastening.
DESIGNER: FeverCustomers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Vintage black faux leather Kelly handbag
Regular price £26.00 Save £-26.00Vintage black faux leather Kelly handbag by Alligator with twin top handles, shiny brass frame and decorative top clasp with décor brass trim to the front. Lined in sand suede with single zipped pocket. Measures approx. 10.5” (across top) 11” (base) x 8” x3”, in very good vintage condition.
Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Whiting & Davis vintage mesh chainmail evening bag
Regular price £26.00 Save £-26.0050s vintage gold and bronze metallic chainmail mesh evening bag / purse by Whiting & Davis with concealable delicate shoulder chain, shiny gold frame and ornate top clasp closure. Lined in beige branded signature grosgrain fabric with single zipped pocket. Measures approx. 6” (across top) 9” (widest) x 6”, in very good vintage condition. One side of the shoulder chain is secured with a small safety pin which does not detract from wearability.
Customers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
M&Co blue and white print swing dress
Regular price £24.00 Save £-24.00M&Co 50s-inspired sleeveless linen rich swing dress with stiffened self-belt featuring blue florals on a white background, with deep scoop neckline and back, and full skirt. Fully lined with a back zip fastening. Add a net underskirt for extra volume.
DESIGNER: M&CoCustomers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Collectif Leelu Lana hibiscus print sarong dress
Regular price £20.00 Save £-20.00Collectif Leelu Lanai hibiscus print sarong dress with a sweetheart neckline, cross over back with elasticated shoulder straps and waterfall sarong style skirt with soft pleating into the side waist. Part-lined with a side zip fastening, in unworn condition with tags attached.
DESIGNER: CollectifCustomers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
50s vintage peach prom bridesmaid dress
Regular price £28.00 Save £-28.0050s vintage hand-made peach prom bridesmaid’s teen dress with short cap sleeves and princess bodice, seamed waist and full swing skirt with asymmetrical frill trimmed with crochet lace and rosettes. Fully lined with a back zip fastening.
DESIGNER: hand madeCustomers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Vintage hand-made navy lace dress
Regular price £22.00 Save £-22.0050s style vintage hand-made navy lace cocktail dress with short sleeves, V-neckline with faux crossover bodice, rhinestone ring décor trim (one rhinestone missing) at the side waist and a slightly flared skirt. Fully lined, pull-on style.
DESIGNER: hand-madeCustomers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Red Herring 50s style strapless spotted party dress
Regular price £20.00 Save £-20.00Red Herring Special Edition 50s- style strapless party dress in black with contrast blue spots, featuring a boned bodice with sweetheart neckline and seamed waist with self-tying black satin ribbon waist sash over a full swing skirt. Fully lined with black net peep frill, fastens with back zip.
DESIGNER: Red HerringCustomers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Metisu black lace bodice cocktail dress
Regular price £22.00 Save £-22.00Metisu cocktail dress featuring a black lace bodice with boat neckline and three-quarter length sheer sleeves, fixed waistband with self-tying sash over a full ballerina-length black and pink bouquet print nylon voile skirt. Fully lined with a back zip fastening.
DESIGNER: MetisuCustomers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Belle Poque geometric and rose print rockabilly dress
Regular price £24.00 Save £-24.00Rockabilly 50s style sleeveless swing dress in a black/white geometric and blue/grey roses print with a good bit of stretch, featuring a boat neckline, seamed waist and full circle skirt. Unlined with a back zip fastening, in unworn condition with tag attached. Add a belt and net underskirt for extra volume.
DESIGNER: Belle PoqueCustomers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
Kookai cream floral halter pin-up wiggle dress
Regular price £24.00 Save £-24.00Stunning Kookai 50s style pin-up wiggle dress with stretch for the perfect fit, featuring a print of pink florals on a cream background, with attached cream halter neck ties and a low back, lightly boned cream sweetheart empire bodice with crochet edging over a midi-length skirt with slightly dipped back hem. Part-lined with a back zip fastening.
DESIGNER: KookaiCustomers are asked to bear in mind that vintage garment sizes bear little or no resemblance to contemporary sizes. Furthermore, current high street size labels are inconsistent, with M&S and Wallis being noted for their generous proportions while others come up on the small side.
Please always refer to the measurements provided in the item description rather than the garment label size, and note that any ‘best fit’ suggestion we make will be based on modern day sizing. By way of example, our own suggested standard size 12 dress has an underarm to underarm measurement of approximately 19" with a waist size of 30".
In order to best gauge the suitability of an item, you may find it useful to compare our stated measurements with those of one of your own garments which is a comfortable fit. Our garment measurements are taken with the item laid flat, and all sizes in our descriptions are approximate.
The following charts give approximate comparative UK/US/European sizes for women’s clothing and shoes.
UK size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
US size | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
European size | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
UK size | 3½ | 4 | 4½ | 5 | 5½ | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7 ½ | 8 |
US size | 6 | 6½ | 7 | 7½ | 8 | 8½ | 9 | 9½ | 10 | 10½ |
European size | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |