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HCC Size & Fit Guide

Find the Size That Feels Right — Before You Order.

Boutique sizing can vary from brand to brand. Use this guide to take four quick measurements, then compare them with the fit notes and measurements on the individual item you love.

Start here: Your usual size is a helpful starting point, but it should not be the only thing you use. For the most accurate choice, check your body measurements against each product’s measurements and HCC Fit Note.

Your 60-Second Measuring Guide

Use a soft measuring tape over lightweight clothing or undergarments. Keep the tape comfortably snug — not pulled tight.

Bust

Measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape level across your back.

For tops, dresses and jackets, bust is often the first measurement to check.

Waist

Measure around your natural waist — usually the narrowest part of your torso, above the belly button.

Do not suck in. Measure where your body naturally rests.

Hips

Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat.

For pants and fitted skirts, hips may be the deciding measurement.

Inseam

Measure from the crotch seam straight down the inside of the leg to where you want the hem to fall.

Compare this with the listed inseam, especially for denim and trousers.

HCC General Size Reference

This chart is a starting point for common U.S. women’s sizing. Individual brands and silhouettes can run smaller, larger, more fitted or more relaxed, so the product-specific measurements always take priority.

Size	Typical US Size	Bust	Waist	Hips
XS	0–2	32–33.5″	25–26.5″	35–36.5″
S	4–6	34–35.5″	27–28.5″	37–38.5″
M	8–10	36–38″	29–31″	39–41″
L	12–14	39–41″	32–34″	42–44″
XL	16–18	42–44″	35–37″	45–47″
1X	16W–18W	43–46″	36–39″	46–49″
2X	20W–22W	47–50″	40–43″	50–53″
3X	24W–26W	51–54″	44–47″	54–57″

Important: Misses XL and women’s 1X are not always interchangeable. Plus-size patterns are often cut with different proportions through the bust, waist, hips and arm openings. When a product offers both, use that item’s measurements rather than the letter alone.

How to Read Our Fit Notes

True to Size

Start with the size you most often wear, then confirm with the product measurements.

Relaxed / Oversized

The garment is intentionally roomier. If you prefer a closer fit and the measurements allow it, you may be comfortable sizing down.

Fitted / Runs Small

Expect a closer cut. If you are between sizes or prefer more ease, consider the larger size.

Stretch Matters

High-stretch knits are more forgiving. Woven or low-stretch pieces need enough room in your largest relevant measurement.

If You’re Between Sizes

Choose the key measurement.

For tops and jackets, start with bust and shoulders. For bottoms, start with hips and waist. For dresses, use the largest measurement that affects the silhouette.

Check fabric + stretch.

A woven blouse with no stretch needs more ease than a soft rib knit. Product descriptions should tell you the fabric and stretch level whenever available.

Choose how you like your clothes to feel.

If you prefer relaxed clothes, lean toward the larger size. If you prefer a closer fit and the garment has stretch, the smaller size may work better.

Still not sure? Ask Tammy.

Send the item you’re considering, the size you usually wear, and your bust/waist/hip measurements. We’ll help you compare the numbers before you order.

Ask Tammy Learn About Fit & Proportion

HCC Fit Rule

Buy for the measurements and the fit you want — not just the letter on the tag.