Sizing and Measurements

Vintage sizing and modern sizing can be very different. Because of this, we provide detailed measurements of all vintage clothing to help you determine whether or not a garment will fit correctly. An assessment of the estimated modern size will be noted, as well as any sizes on the tag--but please refer to measurements to best determine fit.

A good way to determine fit:

1. Find a similar item in your wardrobe. 2. Measure it according to our measurement guidelines. 3. Compare your measurements to those of the vintage item you are interested in. 4. You’re done. If it’s a good fit, make it yours!

We do occasionally pin clothing to fit our models, so please read all measurements carefully. We do not accept returns for vintage merchandise that does not fit. If you have any questions about our sizing/measurements, please write us at hello@shopnastygal.com.

Measurement Guidelines

All bust, waist, and hip measurements are taken straight across while garment is laid flat. Please double bust, waist, and hip measurements.

Clothing

• Shoulders: Shoulder seam to shoulder seam
• Bust: Armpit to armpit, and sometimes stretched for strapless or form-fitting pieces
• Waist: Measured at the smallest part of the waist
• Hip: Measured at the largest part of the hip, straight across
• Sleeves: Shoulder seam to cuff. For dolman sleeves, measured from collar
• Length: Top of garment, from shoulder seam to hem
• Rise (for pants): Taken from crotch seam to top of garment
• Inseam (for pants): Taken from crotch seam to ankle
• Swing (taken for capes and some coats) Taken across bottom hem of garment, then doubled

Shoes

• Length: Sole of shoe, from toe to heel, measured along sole
• Width: Measured at widest part of the sole of the shoe, typically at ball of foot
• Height (for boots): From bottom of shoes (including heels) to top
• Heel: Taken at the very back of shoe, from floor to top of heel