Fashion B: Standard 16Sizes for Children and Classifications

for Women and Men

Created by: Kris CaldwellTimpanogos High School

Infant Sizes

• Manufacturers base their infant apparel sizes on average heights and weights of infants. Sizes for infants are:

• 3 Months 24 Months• 6 Months 38 Months• 12 Months 48 Months• 18 Months

Toddler Sizes

• Toddlers are children who are actively moving or walking. They are usually between the ages of 1 and 2 ½ years. Toddler sizes are:

• 1T• 2T• 3T• 4T

Young Children Sizes

• These sizes are for preschoolers and are related to age. It is best to go by the child’s height when determining size, not just age. Sizes are:

• 2 5• 3 6• 4 6X

Women’s Wear Classifications

• The women’s wear category represents the largest share of the apparel industry. Classifications are done based on the type of merchandise. These classifications include:

• Sportswear separates (tops, bottoms, sports attire for tennis, golf, etc)

• Dresses• Evening and Bridal

Women’s Wear Classifications cont.

• Maternity• Outerwear (coats, rainwear)• Suits (indoor jackets with pants or skirts)• Active wear (dancewear, jogging suits)• Swimwear/beachwear

Women’s Wear Classifications cont.

• Intimate apparel (foundations, lingerie, sleepwear, loungewear)

• Accessories (scarves, gloves, handbags, belts, hosiery, hats, jewelry, umbrellas)

• Footwear

Women’s Size Ranges

• Misses (regular sizes in even numbers from sizes 2-14)

• Women’s (includes plus sizes for larger women)

• Petite (designed for women under 5 feet 4 inches tall)

• Juniors (designed for younger figures with odd-numbered sizes from 1-13)

Men’s Wear Classifications

Men’s wear producers specialize in categories, as do women’s apparel makers. Classifications include: Tailored apparel (suits, overcoats,

sport coats, dress trousers) Furnishings (dress shirts,

neckwear, underwear, hats, socks, sleepwear, robes)

Sportswear (sports shirts, knit shirts, sweaters, shorts, slacks, exercise wear, swim trunks)

Men’s Wear Classifications cont.

Heavy outerwear (Parkas, ski pants, jackets)

Work clothing Footwear Miscellaneous apparel

(rainwear, uniforms, caps)

Men’s Wear Sizing

Men’s wear in the United States is sized by chest, waist, and inseam measurements. Jacket lengths are designated as regular, long, or short. Dress shirts are sized by collar and sleeve measurments, while sportswear shirts are available in small, medium, large, and extra large.