1960s/1970s Pale Yellow Vest

If you're a lover of vintage clothing, you may be aware that clothing sizes have changed over the years.

This is a Potluck Vintage size chart - meant to streamline size and gender into one chart. 

If you are used to shopping for men's clothing, you may need to size up. These measurements are approximate -- meant to help you search for clothing in your size range. As each item is unique, please see the measurements on the product for a better idea of fit. At the bottom of this page, you will find instructions on how to measure yourself.

Tops 

Top Measurement (Flat)

Size	Bust (Flat)	Waist (Flat)
XXXS	15.5	11.5
XXS	16	12
XS	16.5	12.5
XS	17	13
S	17.5	13.5
S	18	14
M	18.5	14.5
M	19	15
L	19.75	15.75
L	20.5	16.5
XL	21.75	17.75
XXL / 1X	23	19
2X	24.25	20.25
3X	25.5	21.5
3X	26.75	22.75

Bottoms 

Size	Waist (flat)	Hip (flat)
XXXS	11.5	16.5
XXS	12	17
XS	12.5	17.5
XS	13	18
S	13.5	18.5
S	14	19
M	14.5	19.5
M	15	20
L	15.75	20.75
L	16.5	21.5
XL	17.75	22.75
XXL / 1X	19	24
2X	20.25	25.25
3X	21.5	26.5
3X	22.75	27.75

 

How to measure yourself

Bust/Chest

Measure under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest.

Waist

Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape a bit loose.

Hips

Measure around the fullest part of your body at the top of your leg.

****divide all measurements in half