Shopping for clothing online is a much smoother experience when you know your measurements and understand how to read a size chart. For plus size shoppers in India, getting this right makes the difference between a purchase that works and one that sits unworn. Brands size differently, fits vary by garment type, and a plus size chart that works for one category may not translate directly to another.
Taking Your Measurements Correctly
A soft measuring tape is all you need. Stand straight and relaxed while measuring. The three measurements that matter most are the chest or bust, the waist at its narrowest point, and the hips at their widest. For bottoms, like jeans and jeggings, the inseam is worth measuring separately.
Write these numbers down. Most plus size size chart references across Indian brands use centimetres, so having your measurements in both inches and centimetres helps if you switch between the two.
Reading a Plus Size Size Chart
A plus size size chart maps your body measurements to the brand’s labelled sizes. The size label itself is less useful than the actual centimetre range listed against it. Two brands may both label something as a 2XL, but the actual chest measurement could differ by as much as five to eight centimetres between them.
When trying to find perfect plus size fit, always go by the measurement column rather than the size label. If your chest sits between two sizes, size up for tops and structured garments. For stretch fabrics, the smaller size often works fine.
Girls Plus Size Chart: What to Look For
A girls plus size chart in India typically accounts for both age and body measurements, since children’s sizing factors in height as well. For older girls or teenagers shopping in the plus range, checking both the chest and hip measurements against the brand’s girls plus size chart is more reliable than using age as the primary guide.
Mens Plus Size Chart: Key Differences
A mens plus size chart in India usually lists chest, waist, and sometimes shoulder width. For shirts and kurtas, the chest measurement drives the size. For trousers, the waist and inseam together determine fit. The mens plus size chart for western trousers and ethnic bottoms can differ quite a bit, so checking both separately when shopping across categories is worth doing.
Using an All Plus Size Size Chart
An all plus size size chart covering men’s, women’s, and kids’ categories is useful when shopping for a family or switching between categories in one session. Cross-referencing your measurements each time rather than assuming your size carries across categories saves a fair number of return trips.
AJIO provides detailed size guides across categories to help you find perfect plus size fit, with a plus size chart available for each product listing.
To Wrap Up
AJIO offers 2000+ plus size styles across men’s, women’s, and kids’ categories, with size guides on every listing to help shoppers across all body types find the right fit.
FAQs
- What should I do if my measurements fall between two sizes?
Size up if structured or woven. The smaller size usually works well for knits and stretch fabrics. When unsure, check the brand’s return/exchange policy before ordering.
- Do Indian brands use Indian sizing or international sizing for plus sizes?
Most Indian brands list both the size label and the actual centimetre measurements on their size charts. Going by the centimetre column rather than the label is always the more reliable approach
