Size Guide
Ahh measurements. Everybody's favourite! To ensure you receive styles that are just the kind of fit you like, please take a moment to measure yourself and then use the measurements below as a guide to select the correct garment size for you.
Or lay your own similar garment flat and compare it to measurements in the item's description if stated there (such as many of our t-shirts).
- Use your exact measurements when selecting your size
- Keep the tape firm, but not tight
- Measure over under garment
- Ask someone to help you take the measurement
DRESS OR SHIRT LENGTH: Run your measuring tape from the back center of the neck to the hem or longest point.
BUST: Measure around the fullest part of your bust and across the shoulder blades. Note where specified in our charts we have measured from one underarm to the other.
WAIST: Measure around the natural waistline keeping tape comfortably loose. Don't breathe in until you go blue. We know you ate cake. Be proud.
HIPS: Measure around the fullest part of the seat.
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Planet Retro Originals - Shirts
Because our beautiful Planet Retro Originals designs are handmade, each range has small variations in the measurements below, choose the closest match to you.
Measurements are taken with shirt lying flat - our shirts are a generous fit| NZ/AU sizing | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
| Chest (underarm to underarm cm) | 108 | 116 | 122 | 128 | 132 | 144 |
| Length (back neck to hem cm) | 80 | 82 | 87 | 89 | 90 | 93 |
All Other Brands
Because the size of other brands vary so much we have included size charts or measurements in the description on each product page.| NZ/AU size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
| 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 to | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| Bust (cm) | 88 | 92.5 | 100 | 105 | 105 | 107.5 | 110 | 112.5 |
| Waist (cm) | 75 | 80 | 87.5 | 90 | 92 | 95 | 100 | 105 |
| Hips (cm) | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 115 | 120 | 125 | 130 |
| Length (cm) | 85 | 85 | 95 | 97.5 | 97.5 | 97.5 | 97.5 | 97.5 |
Planet Retro Originals - Julie Dress
| NZ/AU sizing | XS | S | M | L | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
| 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| Bust (cm) | 90 | 95 | 102.5 | 108 | 110 | 113 | 115 | 118 |
| Waist (cm) | 75 | 80 | 85 | 92.5 | 93.5 | 95 | 100 | 105 |
| Hips (cm) | 98 | 102.5 | 107.5 | 112.5 | 115 | 120 | 125 | 130 |
| Length (cm) | 80 | 80 | 81 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 90 | 92 |
Planet Retro Originals - Julie Top
| NZ/AU sizing | XS | S | M | L | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
| 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| Bust (cm) | 90 | 95 | 102.5 | 108 | 110 | 113 | 115 | 118 |
| Waist (cm) | 75 | 80 | 85 | 92.5 | 93.5 | 95 | 100 | 105 |
Planet Retro Originals - Zip Skirt
| NZ/AU sizing | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
| 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 - 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| Waist (cm) | 70 | 75 | 80 | 84 | 90 | 92.5 | 96 |
| Hips (cm) | 98 | 102.5 | 109 | 113 | 116 | 120 | 124 |
| Length (cm) | 56.25 | 56.25 | 56.25 | 56.25 | 57.5 | 57.5 | 57.5 |
All Other Brands
| NZ/AU sizing | XS | S | M | L | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
| 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | |
| Bust (cm) | 82 - 85 | 86 - 89 | 90 - 93 | 94 - 97 | 98 - 100 | 103 - 107 | 108 - 113 | 114 - 119 |
| Waist (cm) | 66 - 69 | 70 - 73 | 74 - 77 | 78 - 81 | 82 - 85 | 86 - 90 | 91 - 95 | 96 - 100 |
| Hips (cm) | 92 - 95 | 96 - 98 | 99 - 101 | 102 - 104 | 105 - 108 | 109 - 112 | 113 - 116 | 117 - 120 |
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THINGS TO NOTE
We are committed to ensuring that every style corresponds as closely as possible to our Size Charts. Please be aware that certain fabrics may have more give in their makeup than others, for example elastane, lycra, spandex and similar.
Others such as cottons and especially cotton drills with no stretch, will result in more fitted garments. Our size charts are a guide only and garments may vary on occasion by a few centimeters here or there.
Some of our garments including Planet Retro Originals batwing style tops and cape coats are a one-size-suits-many garment. These are designed to drape well to suit many shapes and sizes.
If you already own a similar garment to the style you wish to purchase it can be helpful to compare measurements of it to ours to determine a close enough size match. Still unsure? Drop us a line, we'll be happy to help. Happy shopping!
