83 products
83 products
83 products
Autograph black occasion skirt suit
Regular price £30.00 Save £-30.00Customers 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 |
Emreco smart black jersey skirt suit
Regular price £25.00 Save £-25.00Customers 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 |
70s brown and cream Welsh tapestry wool skirt set
Regular price £40.00 Save £-40.00Customers 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 |
80s black and gold dress and jacket
Regular price £35.00 Save £-35.00Customers 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 |
J Ribkoff Couture evening dress and bolero
Regular price £32.00 Save £-32.00Customers 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 |
Monsoon brown suede skirt suit
Regular price £30.00 Save £-30.00Monsoon brown soft suede skirt suit, comprising a single breasted short jacket with shirt collar and two small buttoned pockets, and an A line panelled skirt with attractive overstitched seam detail and side zip fastening. Both pieces are fully lined.
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 |
Monsoon rose pink embellished silk skirt set
Regular price £26.00 Save £-26.00Customers 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 |
Alexon brown lace two piece skirt set
Regular price £28.00 Save £-28.00Customers 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 |
80s plum paisley skirt set
Regular price £24.00 Save £-24.00Customers 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 |
Laura Ashley 20s style black knitted three piece
Regular price £28.00 Save £-28.00Customers 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 |
60s vintage Carnegie turquoise dress and coat ensemble
Regular price £45.00 Save £-45.00Striking 60s vintage Carnegie dress and coat ensemble in vibrant turquoise quilted satin. The shift dress is unlined with short cap sleeves and back zip fastening. The three quarter length coat is fully lined with a mandarin style collar, single button/loop fastening at the neck and bracelet length sleeves. Excellent condition and ready to wear!
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 |
REDUCED: 80s vintage black fringed two piece (BHS)
Regular price £14.00 Save £-14.0080s vintage versatile black two piece suit from BHS comprising a sleeveless longer length jacket and matching skirt, both with deep fringing around the hemline. The unlined jacket fastens with five gold metallic buttons (two of which have lost their black centres) and the skirt is fully lined with a back zip fastening.
We have pictured the suit with a belt, sleeveless top and jewellery for illustration only (accessories are not included).
DESIGNER: BHS
COLOUR: black
FABRIC: polyester with viscose fringing
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled UK10, best contemporary fit UK8/10
MEASUREMENTS: Jacket: underarm-underarm – 18”, length (shoulder to hem)– 26” (+ 8” fringe); Skirt: waist – 27”, length – 18” (+ 4” fringe)
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 |
SOLD: Vintage geometric print jacket and skirt set
Regular price £18.00 Save £-18.00Vintage lightweight jacket and skirt set in a blue and white geometric print reminiscent of this season’s Jonathan Saunders geometric designs.
The jacket is unfitted with a rever collar and two pach pockets and fastens with four shiny silver metallic buttons. The skirt has an elasticated waistband and short back split. The suit is unlined and in great vintage condition.
The jacket is pictured cinched in with a belt for illustration only (not included).
DESIGNER: Fashion Post
COLOUR: blue print
FABRIC: washable
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good
SIZE: labelled UK16, best contemporary fit UK12/14
MEASUREMENTS: Jacket: underarm-underarm – 20½”, length – 24”; Skirt: waist – 27” (+ stretch), length – 28”
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 |
Brown leopard print velour lounge lizard set (Joseph Ribkoff)
Regular price £24.00 Save £-24.00Amazing brown velour leopard print ‘lounge lizard’ set comprising a hip length tunic top featuring a boat neckline with beaded tassels around the hemline and sleeves, and easy wear trousers with elasticated waistband.
We found one missing tassel on the hem of the tunic but this is only noticeable on very close inspection and does not detract from wearability.
DESIGNER: Joseph Ribkoff
COLOUR: brown leopard print
FABRIC: silk
CARE: dry clean
CONDITION: very good, but see description SIZE: UK12
MEASUREMENTS: Top: underarm-underarm – 19”, length – 25” (+ beading); Trousers: waist – 27” (+ stretch) , inside leg – 29”
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 |
Pretty pink lace two piece (new)
Regular price £18.00 Save £-18.00Customers 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 |
REDUCED: Debut red evening skirt & corset top
Regular price £18.00 Save £-18.00Customers 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 |