Every product page on this site carries the exact measurements of that garment, taken flat, in centimetres. Use those first, they’re more reliable than any general chart. The tables below are for when you want a starting point, with UK and Italian sizes side by side.
Women’s clothing
| UK | Italy (IT) | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hips (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 6 | IT 38 | 78–82 | 60–64 | 86–90 |
| UK 8 | IT 40 | 83–87 | 65–69 | 91–95 |
| UK 10 | IT 42 | 88–92 | 70–74 | 96–100 |
| UK 12 | IT 44 | 93–97 | 75–79 | 101–105 |
| UK 14 | IT 46 | 98–102 | 80–84 | 106–110 |
| UK 16 | IT 48 | 103–108 | 85–90 | 111–116 |
| UK 18 | IT 50 | 109–114 | 91–96 | 117–122 |
Italian clothing sizes are different from French or German ones. If you usually shop in “EU” sizes (34, 36, 38...), use the UK column or the measurements instead.
Women’s shoes
Measure your foot in the evening, standing, from the back of the heel to the longest toe. Match that length to the table. Italian shoe sizes are the same as EU sizes.
| UK | Italy / EU | Foot length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| UK 2 | 34.5 | 22.0 |
| UK 2.5 | 35 | 22.5 |
| UK 3 | 36 | 23.0 |
| UK 4 | 37 | 23.5 |
| UK 4.5 | 37.5 | 23.8 |
| UK 5 | 38 | 24.0 |
| UK 5.5 | 38.5 | 24.5 |
| UK 6 | 39 | 25.0 |
| UK 6.5 | 40 | 25.3 |
| UK 7 | 40.5 | 25.5 |
| UK 8 | 41 | 26.0 |
| UK 8.5 | 42 | 26.5 |
| UK 9 | 42.5 | 27.0 |
| UK 9.5 | 43 | 27.5 |
Three things worth knowing
- Go by your largest measurement. If your bust says UK 12 and your waist says UK 10, take the 12. A garment can be taken in, not out.
- Between sizes? Size up. This is especially true for anything fitted, and for shoes with a pointed toe.
- Allow 1–3 cm. Small differences between individual pieces are normal in clothing and shoe production, so each item can vary slightly from the stated measurement.
Still not sure? Email support@ostavel.com with the product link and your measurements and we’ll tell you which size we’d send.