PippishopSkirt Size Chart

Skirt Size Chart

Skirts are sized mostly by waist — and by hips for fitted styles like pencil skirts. This chart gives typical women’s skirt sizes with waist and hip measurements, converts between US, UK, EU and letter sizes, and explains skirt lengths, so you can buy online with fewer returns. Print the measurement card and keep it in your wallet.

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Skirt Size Chart Pack

Printable skirt size chart in inches and cm, a US/UK/EU/letter conversion card, a skirt length guide, a wallet measurement card and a brand fit log.

  • Size chart (PDF/XLSX)
  • Length guide (PDF)
  • Wallet card (PDF)
  • + 1 more

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Skirt Size Chart Pack

Printable skirt size chart in inches and cm, a US/UK/EU/letter conversion card, a skirt length guide, a wallet measurement card and a brand fit log.

Formats: PDF, XLSX, DOCX. Instant download after payment (link valid 72 hours, up to 5 downloads). AI-assisted: the templates were drafted with AI help and reviewed and laid out before publishing.

$5.00 USD, one-time 4 files · about $1.25 each

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Women’s skirt size chart

USLetterUKEUWaist (in)Hip (in)Waist (cm)Hip (cm)
0XXS43224346186
2XS63425356489
4S83626366691
6S103827376994
8M124028387197
10M144229397499
12L164430.540.577103
14L1846324281107
16XL2048344486112
18XL2250364691117
20XXL2452384897122

These are typical reference measurements; brands differ by up to an inch or two, so use each brand’s own chart when it’s available. UK sizes are usually the US size plus four, and EU sizes the US size plus 32 in many brands.

How to measure yourself

  1. Natural waist: the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above the navel. Keep the tape level and snug but not tight.
  2. Hips: the fullest part of your hips and bottom, feet together.
  3. Where the skirt will sit: many skirts sit lower than the natural waist, so measure there too.
  4. Length: from where the waistband will sit down to where you want the hem — knee, mid-calf or ankle.
  5. Compare with the chart: for fitted skirts, choose the size that fits your larger measurement and tailor the other.

Skirt lengths

LengthHem fallsTypical length from waist
Micro-miniUpper thighabout 13–14 in (33–36 cm)
MiniMid-thighabout 15–18 in (38–46 cm)
Above the knee2–4 in above the kneeabout 18–21 in (46–53 cm)
Knee lengthAt the kneeabout 21–24 in (53–61 cm)
MidiMid-calfabout 27–32 in (69–81 cm)
Tea lengthLower calfabout 32–35 in (81–89 cm)
MaxiAnkleabout 37–42 in (94–107 cm)
Floor lengthFloorabout 40–44 in (102–112 cm)

Lengths depend on your height and where the waistband sits: a “knee-length” skirt on a petite frame may reach mid-calf. Measure from your own waist to the point you want and compare with the product’s stated length.

Fit by skirt style

StyleKey measurementFit tip
PencilHips and waistChoose by hips; tailor the waist
A-lineWaistHips have ease built in
Circle / skaterWaistHips don’t matter; check length
WrapWaistAdjustable; check the overlap
PleatedWaistPleats should lie flat at the hip
Elastic waistWaist rangeCheck the stretched and relaxed measurements
Bias-cut slipHipsDrapes close to the body

Worked example

Your natural waist measures 29 inches and your hips 40 inches. On the chart, a 29-inch waist suggests a US 10 and a 40-inch hip falls between 10 and 12. For an A-line or circle skirt, choose the US 10 (UK 14, EU 42) — the skirt’s shape gives room at the hips. For a pencil skirt, choose the US 12 (UK 16, EU 44) so it fits across the hips, and have the waist taken in if it gaps.

Measuring a skirt that fits

Petite, tall and plus sizes

Petite ranges (usually for heights under about 5 ft 4 in or 163 cm) shorten skirt lengths and sometimes the rise; tall ranges lengthen them. Plus sizes typically start around US 14–16 and may be labelled 1X, 2X, 3X or with numeric sizes like 18W, 20W. Plus charts often grade the hip more generously relative to the waist. Always check the specific brand’s chart for these ranges.

What’s in the pack

Files print on US Letter and A4; the log is also an editable DOCX and XLSX.

Frequently asked questions

What size skirt is a 28 inch waist?

Usually a US 8 (UK 12, EU 40, medium), depending on the brand.

How do I measure for a skirt?

Measure your natural waist, your hips at their fullest point and the length from waist to hem.

What length is a midi skirt?

A midi falls to mid-calf, usually about 27–32 inches from the waist.

How do UK and US skirt sizes compare?

UK sizes are usually the US size plus four.

Should I size by waist or hips?

By waist for A-line and circle skirts; by hips for pencil and fitted skirts.

Is this a subscription?

No, it is a one-time download.