Sturdy Fit & Plus Size Guide
Sturdy Fit & Plus Size Guide
Buy to the measurements, not the age
Our Sturdy Fit and Generous Fit ranges are cut for larger than average children, so the size on the label will not match a high street age. A boy who wears Age 10 on the high street may well be an Age 12 here. Measure first, then buy to the measurement. It is the single thing that saves the most returns.
You need a soft tape measure, something to write on, and your child. Measure over underwear or close-fitting clothes. Keep the tape close but never tight: do not pull or squeeze.
- Chest: around the widest part, under the armpits.
- Waist: around the body underneath the tummy, not at the natural waist. Children with a fuller tummy wear their trousers lower, so that is where the waistband will actually sit.
- Hips: around the widest part of the hips and seat.
- Inside leg: child stands straight, legs shoulder-width apart, in socks. Measure from the crotch down the inside of the leg to where you want the hem to finish.
- Neck: around the point where a shirt collar sits, leaving two fingers' width of room for breathing and for growing.
Which measurements do I need?
Shirts: neck, chest and waist. Trousers and shorts: waist, hip and inside leg. Jackets, hoodies and tops: chest.
These are sized by single age, so Age 10, Age 11, Age 12 and so on. Use them for suit jackets, tuxedos, suit trousers and formal shirts.
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hip | Inside leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 9 | – | 30–32in (76–81cm) | 32–34in (81–86cm) | 24in (61cm) |
| Age 10 | 36in (91cm) | 32–34in (81–86cm) | 34–36in (86–91cm) | 25in (64cm) |
| Age 11 | 38in (97cm) | 34–36in (86–91cm) | 36–38in (91–97cm) | 27in (69cm) |
| Age 12 | 40in (102cm) | 36–38in (91–97cm) | 38–40in (97–102cm) | 28in (71cm) |
| Age 13 | 42in (107cm) | 38–40in (97–102cm) | 40–42in (102–107cm) | 30in (76cm) |
| Age 14 | 44in (112cm) | 40–42in (102–107cm) | 42–44in (107–112cm) | 32in (81cm) |
Chest figures are taken from our own product listings. Age 9 is waist and leg sized only.
These are sized by paired age, so Age 10–11, Age 12–13 and so on. Use them for coats, puffers, hoodies, joggers, t-shirts, casual shirts and jeans.
| Size | Height | Chest | Waist | Hip | Inside leg | Neck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 4–5 | 3ft 7in (110cm) | 25–27in (64–69cm) | 22–24in (56–61cm) | 24–26in (61–66cm) | 19in (48cm) | 10.5–11.5in (27–29cm) |
| Age 6–7 | 4ft 0in (122cm) | 28–30in (71–76cm) | 26–28in (66–71cm) | 28–30in (71–76cm) | 22in (55cm) | 12in (30–31cm) |
| Age 8–9 | 4ft 7in (140cm) | 32–34in (81–87cm) | 30–32in (76–81cm) | 32–34in (81–87cm) | 24.5in (62cm) | 12.5–13.5in (32–34cm) |
| Age 10–11 | 4ft 9in (146cm) | 36–38in (92–97cm) | 34–36in (87–92cm) | 36–38in (92–97cm) | 27in (69cm) | 14–14.5in (36–37cm) |
| Age 12–13 | 5ft 2in (158cm) | 40–42in (102–107cm) | 38–40in (97–102cm) | 40–42in (102–107cm) | 31in (78cm) | 15–15.5in (38–39cm) |
| Age 14–15 | 5ft 9in (176cm) | 44–46in (112–117cm) | 42–44in (107–112cm) | 44–46in (112–117cm) | 32in (81cm) | 16–16.5in (41–42cm) |
Heights are a guide only. Always buy to chest and waist rather than height.
| Size | Chest | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 8 | 33in (84cm) | 30.5in (77cm) | 34.5in (87cm) |
| Age 9 | 34.5in (88cm) | 32in (81cm) | 36in (91cm) |
| Age 10 | 36in (92cm) | 33.5in (85cm) | 37.5in (95cm) |
| Age 11 | 37.5in (95cm) | 35in (91cm) | 39in (99cm) |
| Age 12 | 39in (99cm) | 36.5in (93cm) | 40.5in (103cm) |
- Trousers and shorts have a higher back rise, a longer centre back seam, so they stay up and stay put instead of sliding down.
- Extra fabric through the hips and seat, with an adjustable waist on most styles.
- Shirts carry extra fabric where it is needed, through the chest and body, without giving you overly long arms or a dropped hem.
Between two sizes? Go up. There is room to take a waist in or shorten a leg, and far less room to let one out. Our alterations service can shorten legs to any length.
Still not sure? Call us on 01242 285999 or email us and we will talk it through with you. For our school uniform brands, Zeco, Innovation and Banner, see the school uniform size guide.
