Comprehensive Guide to Sizing Children's Clothes: Dresses, Skirts, Shorts, Tops, and Bloomers

Choosing the right size for children's clothes can sometimes be challenging, considering their rapid growth and varying body shapes. This guide aims to provide you with a detailed understanding of how to measure and size children's dresses, skirts, shorts, tops, and bloomers accurately. By following these guidelines, you will be able to ensure a comfortable and well-fitting outfit for your child.

1. Taking Accurate Measurements:
To start, you'll first need to measure your child accurately. You will require a measuring tape and a helping hand. Here's a step-by-step measurement process:

a. Chest/Bust: Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of the chest, ensuring it is snug but not too tight.
b. Waist: Measure the natural waistline, just above the belly button.
c. Hips: Place the measuring tape around the fullest part of the hips, usually around the bottom area.
d. Length: For longer garments like dresses and skirts, measure from the collarbone down to the desired length.

2. Understanding Clothing Size Charts:
Clothing size charts for children can vary widely among different designs. It's crucial to review size charts provided for the specific design you're purchasing. The following is a general guide for traditional age-based sizes:

a. Infant sizes (0-24 months): Typically measured in height and weight. Common sizes include newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, and 18-24 months.
b. Toddler sizes (2-4 years old): These sizes are often labeled with T2 for 2T, T3 for 3T, and so on.
c. Children's sizes (4-14 years old): These sizes generally correspond to age, such as 4, 5, 6, and so on.
d. Pre-teen/teen sizes (10-16 years old): These sizes may start to overlap with adult sizes.

3. Dresses and Skirts Sizing:
When selecting the appropriate dress or skirt size for your child, consider both the measurements taken and the specific style of the garment. To allow your child freedom of movement, take note of the following tips:

a. Chest: Ideally, choose a dress or skirt size that allows for a comfortable fit around the chest. It should neither be too snug nor too loose.
b. Length: Consider both the desired length and personal preference. If you prefer a longer garment, choose a size that extends past the ankle or knee. For a shorter option, select a size above the desired length.
c. Waist: Dresses and skirts with an elastic waistband are generally more forgiving when it comes to sizing. They can easily accommodate growing children, ensuring a longer wear.

4. Tops Sizing:
When selecting the right size for tops, keep in mind the following recommendations:

a. Chest: Choose a size that will fit comfortably around the chest, ensuring ease of movement without being overly tight.
b. Sleeve length: Different tops may have different sleeve lengths. Consider both the desired style and your child's comfort when selecting a size.
c. Length: Ensure the top is long enough to cover the waistline, but not excessively extended to hinder movement.

5. Bloomers Sizing:
For bloomers, it is important to prioritize comfort and coverage. Follow these suggestions:

a. Waist and hips: Ensure the elastic waistband is snug enough to stay in place but not too tight, allowing comfortable movement.
b. Rise: Measure from the front waistband down through the crotch and up to the back waistband to ensure proper rise height.
c. Length and Weight: Consider your childs weight when choosing bloomers, and consider the desired coverage length for your child's comfort. Traditionally, bloomers extend just below the knee or at mid-thigh length, or are a classic short length bloomer.

 6. Shorts Sizing:

a. Waist Measurement: Measure your child's natural waistline, which is typically located just above the belly button. Use a measuring tape and make sure it is snug but not too tight.

b.Hip Measurement: Measure around the fullest part of your child's hips to determine their hip size. This measurement is important as it helps ensure the shorts will fit well and allow for ease of movement.
c.  Length Measurement: To get the desired length of shorts, measure the inseam of your child's current favorite pair. The inseam is the distance from the inner crotch seam to the hem of the shorts. Alternatively, you can measure from the waistline to the desired length of the shorts for a custom fit.

 Additional Information

 Age and Height: It's always helpful to consider your child's age and height as a general reference point. Our sizing chart provides age and height ranges to assist you in finding the right size, but remember, children grow at different rates, so it's important to refer to the specific measurements.

 Check the Size Chart: Once you have collected the necessary measurements, refer to our size chart for accurate sizing information. Our size chart will help you find the matching measurements for each size range.

 By taking accurate measurements, referring to the specific size charts of the garment you are purchasing, and considering specific garment features, you can confidently select the right sizes for your children's dresses, skirts, shorts, tops, and bloomers. Remember, it's always better to choose a slightly larger size to allow for growth and ensure your child enjoys a comfortable and well-fitted outfit.

 We take great pride in creating high quality handmade children's clothing, and are committed to customer satisfaction. If you have any questions or concerns about finding the right size for your little one, please contact us here, we would love to assist you. 

 A comprehensive guide to sizing Ladies clothes can be found here