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How to measure a garment you own
- Lay the garment on a flat surface without stretching it.
- Top: measure the chest width just under the arms, edge to edge. The length is from the highest point of the shoulder to the hem.
- Trousers: measure the waist edge to edge, buttoned. The length is along the side, from the top of the waistband to the hem.
- Use a garment of the same kind as the one you are buying, for example a sweatshirt for a sweatshirt.
Chinese headings in size charts
| Heading | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 尺码 | Size |
| 衣长 | Length of a top |
| 胸围 | Chest circumference |
| 胸宽 | Chest width (half the circumference) |
| 肩宽 | Shoulders |
| 袖长 | Sleeve |
| 腰围 | Waist circumference |
| 臀围 | Hip circumference |
| 裤长 | Length of trousers |
| 大腿围 | Thigh circumference |
| 下摆 | Hem |
Circumference or half width
Some sellers give the chest or waist circumference (胸围, 腰围), others the width of the garment laid flat, which is half the circumference (胸宽, 腰宽). If it is not clear, choose “I don't know” and the calculator shows the size for both cases.
Shoes
Shoes usually fit true to size. Some Balenciaga models run large: take one size smaller, as with the originals.
If the size does not fit
When the item reaches LitBuy's warehouse, you see QC photos of your item. Every item has a timer of about 5 days with a “Return” button for a wrong size or poor quality.