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Superdry Clothing – sizes explained
Superdry clothes seems to be causing a lot of mix-up with the sizes of their clothing . In this article I explain why they are so puzzling and offer an accurate size chart to use when shopping for Superdry. Superdry sizes only seem small because other brands are actually fiddling with their sizes to be more flattering . That and the internet is run over with misleading information on the issue. I’ve decided to sort this out once and for all . Or at least until Superdry change things up again. Superdry clothing is actually very accurately sized. I know you weren’t expecting to hear that so I will explain why.
The International Standards Organization, also known as ISO, are the governing body responsible for setting standards in all sorts of fields, including a standard measure for the sizing of clothes . This should, in theory, give us a reference to be able to accurately choose clothes and convert between US, UK, European and other sizes. There is a flaw in this plan . There are problems with the international standards. Discussing all of these problems in depth would make this a very long read so I’m going to get to the point . The problem comes in two parts; Using letter codes like Small, Medium , Large and Extra Large and clothing manufacturers taking liberties with the conventional standards. Clothing manufacturers aren’t obliged to adapt to the standard. When compared to (most) other clothing brands, a good rule of thumb is that Superdry clothing is approximately one size smaller than you would normally buy. They are sized to fit properly but as most other clothing manufacturers are getting more and more generous with their sizing (read up on vanity sizing), it’s better to go for one size bigger in Superdry clothes. For example, if you are usually a medium then you buy a large in Superdry clothing .
Superdry clothing complies with the international standards; the problem is that other clothing companies don’t. Superdry also use letter codes, so there must be a look up table to convert a size from Small, to chest size or women’s dress size. If you’ve looked on their website you would have noticed that there isn’t such a helpful table anywhere to be found. So, I’ve developed a Superdry size chart.
Men’s Superdry Clothing
Sizes are chest sizes, measured in inches.
Extra Small = 36”
Small = 38”
Medium = 40”
Large = 42”
Extra Large = 44”
Extra Extra Large = 46”
Men’s waist sizes are pretty straight forward. They are all in inches, the standard measure so you shouldn’t have any problems selecting your size.
Women’s Superdry Clothing
The UK and US dress sizes are matched to the ISO standards and might not necessarily match up to the size you would normally buy in other clothing brands. It is intended that you go by the actual measurements (in inches).
Extra Small = UK Size 8/ US Size 4 = Bust 34”, Waist 25.5”, Hip 36.5”
Small = UK Size 10/ US Size 6 = Bust 34”, Waist 26.5”, Hip 37.5”
Medium = UK Size 12/ US Size 8 = Bust 35”, Waist 27.5”, Hip 38.5”
Large = UK Size 14/ US Size 10 = Bust 36”, Waist 28.5”, Hip 39.5”
Buying Superdry Clothing Online
It’s never easy to buy clothes online, getting the fit just right requires trying it on first, but what if you don’t have a store near you? Is this case you are left with the only option, to shop online where you can’t try the item on before you buy it. There are exceptions however. Some stores, like Nucleus, offer free return postage on internet orders so in effect you can try the stuff on and send it back if it doesn’t fit. It’s a slight hassle getting to the post office but at least it won’t cost you anything.
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