Arabesque Clothing Size / Conversion Chart
The cut and fit of Arabesque clothing has been accurately graded for each theoretical size. All garments should be a snug fit - leotards etc do stretch so please do not order too large.
Torso girth is measured form one shoulder down the length of the body, through the legs, returning to the same shoulder, but all to one side.
Chest and hip are measured at the widest point; the waist being the narrowest point.
As a guide, sizes are accurate to within +/- 1" (2.5cm)
Arabesque size | 00 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
2A |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
Approx years | 2 - 3 |
3 - 4 |
5 - 6 |
7 - 8 |
9 - 10 |
11 - 12 |
13 - 14 |
15 - 16+ |
16+ |
16+ |
16+ |
Height | 36" |
41" 104cm |
46" 116cm |
51" 128cm |
55" 140cm |
60" 152cm |
64" 164cm |
Adult |
Adult |
Adult |
Adult |
Chest / bust | 20-22" |
21-23" 53-58cm |
22-24" 56-61cm |
23-25" 58-63cm |
25-27" 63-68cm |
28-30" 71-76cm |
32-34" 81-86cm |
34-36" 86-91cm |
36-38" 91-96cm |
38-40" 96-102cm |
40-42" 102-107cm |
Waist | 17-19" |
18-20" 46-51cm |
19.5-21.5" 49-54cm |
21-23" 53-58cm |
22-24" 56-61cm |
23-25" 58-63cm |
24-26" 61-66cm |
25-27" 63-68cm |
27-29" 68-74cm |
29-31" 74-79cm |
31-33" 79-84cm |
Hips | 20-21" 51-53cm |
21-23" 53-58cm |
23-25" 58-63cm |
26-28" 66-71cm |
29-30" 74-76cm |
32-33" 81-84cm |
34-36" 86-91cm |
36-38" 91-96cm |
38-40" 96-102cm |
40-42" 102-107cm |
42-44" 107-112cm |
Torso girth | 34-36" 86-91cm |
36-38" 91-96cm |
38-42" 96-107cm |
42-46" 107-117cm |
46-48" 117-122cm |
48-52" 122-132cm |
53-57" 135-145cm |
57-60" 145-152cm |
60-62" 152-157cm |
63-66" 160-167cm |
65-68" 165-173cm |
Outside arm | 12.5-13.5" 32-34cm |
14-15" 35-38cm |
15.5-16.5" 39-42cm |
16.5-17.5" 42-44cm |
18-19" 46-48cm |
19.5-20.5" 49-52cm |
20.5-21.5" 52-55cm |
21.5-23" 55-58cm |
23-24" 58-61cm |
24-24.5" 61-62cm |
24.5-25" 62-63cm |
Inside leg | 15-17.5" 38-42cm |
16.5-18" 42-46cm |
18-20" 46-51cm |
21-23" 53-58cm |
22-24" 56-61cm |
24-26" 61-66cm |
26-28" 66-71cm |
28-30" 71-76cm |
30-32" 76-81cm |
32-34" 81-86cm |
34-36" 86-91cm |
Circular Skirts
Circular skirts are measured in waist sizes and are quite generous.
Crossovers
Crossovers are measured in exact chest sizes and you should order the next size up.
Shoes
Ballet shoes should be ordered one size larger than normal school shoes. They should be a snug fit.