Children’s Size Guide
Preparation for buying in-store
- Measure your child beforehand, using the measuring chart below
- Remember to bring a list of all the school’s requirements with you.
- Choose machine washable, minimum-iron clothes and good quality fabrics, so that clothes last longer and are easy to launder
- Allow for growth – when you’re buying shirts, make sure you can fit two fingers inside the fastened collar
- Buy 3 – 5 blouses or shirts, depending on how often you do the washing during the week
- Order embroidered name tapes well in advance, so you’ll have time to sew them on before the beginning of term
- Please don’t leave things till the last minute
- Good quality school clothes will give you years of wear, so buy for value, don’t economise on quality
- Ask for advice. Our expert staff will be happy to talk to you about a child’s individual needs
Measuring tips
Measure around base of neck, inserting two fingers between neck and tape to allow growth.
Chest
Position tape close to underarms, measure chest at fullest point.
Dress and tunic length
Measure from nape of neck to length required.
Waist
Measure around the natural waistline.
Skirt length
Measure from middle of waist to length required.
Inside leg
Measure with shoes on, to approximately 5cm above the ground.
General Sizing Guidance below for Sweatshirts/Polos/Shirts/Blouses/Trousers/Skirts/Knitwear etc:
Gilbert Sports Sizing Guide:
