Fit is very important to us here at ModCloth, and we are working towards providing measurements for every one of our garments. Shopping online doesnít have to mean taking a gamble on fit!

How do I know if an item will fit me?

The measurements we provide in the "Measurements" section of each product page are taken flat across the garment and are given in inches. This measurement does not include the stretch of the garment, nor does it correspond directly with circumference. We give measurements in this manner, because it is the least misleading way for you to determine fit.

Simply select a garment that you know fits you well, lay it flat, and measure across the front. Then, compare that numbers with ours. (Measuring your body directly may give you misleading measurements.) If you are shopping for skirts or dresses, measure a skirt or dress you already have that fits you well. Same for tops, jackets, etc.

Bust/Chest

Measure from just under the armpit to the armpit on the other side.

Waist

This refers to the natural waist: the thinnest part of your mid-section. So for a dress, the thinnest part is the waistband area. For pants or skirts, this refers to the top of the garment.

Hip

Measure the widest part of a skirt or pants, below the waistband.

Length

For tops and dresses, measure from the top of the shoulder to the bottom of the garment. For pants and skirts, this is the measurement from the waist to the bottom.

Inseam

This is a measurement for pants, and refers to the length from crotch to bottom of pant leg.

 

Need a special measurement for a particular item? Call us at: 888-492-9699 or e-mail us now!

Ease of Fit Information for Outerwear

We recommend allowing for at least one inch of ease in the bust when purchasing outerwear. For example, if the flat measurement across the bust of a top that fits you well is 17 inches, you should order a coat with a flat bust measurement of at least 18 inches. The extra inch will allow room for seam thickness, as well as ease of movement.

As always, the best method of ensuring proper fit is to measure a garment that already fits you well. The garment should be similar in thickness and/or shape to the piece you are interested in purchasing. You may realize you prefer no ease at all, or two inches instead of one - it all depends on your particular style!

Winter Coat Rating

Outerwear is rated on the following guidelines, with 1 being the most lightweight and 5 being the heaviest:

• 1
  MaterialLightweight
  LiningUnlined
  SleeveAny sleeve length
  BodyAny body length
  SpecificsThis jacket is more “fashion” than “function.” This category includes unlined, “hoodie-type" jackets.
• 2
  MaterialLightweight
  LiningLined
  SleeveAny sleeve length
  BodyAny body length
  SpecificsThis category includes light, spring and summer jackets and pieces used for layering.
• 3
  MaterialMid-weight to heavyweight
  Lining

  Fully-lined, or partially-lined. For example, the body of the garment may be lined, but its sleeves may not be.
  SleeveCropped sleeves or full-length
  BodyFull or cropped lengths
  SpecificsItems in this category are suitable for fall and mild winters.
• 4
  MaterialMid-weight to heavyweight
  LiningFully-lined
  SleeveFull-length
  BodyNo cropped styles
  SpecificsThis outwear is suitable for fall and winter, but may require layering for colder winters.
• 5
  MaterialHeavyweight material, or mid-weight with heavy lining.
  LiningFully-lined
  SleeveFull-length
  BodyNo cropped styles
  SpecificsThis category includes our very warmest styles that are suitable for winter in cold regions.