Women's Boutique Clothing Size Guide: Find Your Fit
Last Updated: October 23, 2026
Quick Summary
This boutique clothing size guide starts with three numbers: bust, waist, and hips, measured over form-fitting clothing with a soft tape held snug, not tight. Match those measurements to each store's own size chart, since boutique sizing is not standard retail sizing.
- Measure your bust at the fullest part, level across your back.
- Take your waist at the natural waistline, the narrowest point above your belly button.
- Keep the tape parallel to the floor, since a dip in back gives numbers that are too big.
- Match measurements to the chart's range, not the closest single number.
- Between sizes, choose the larger in structured pieces and the smaller in stretchy fabrics.
Table of Contents
- How to Measure for Women's Clothing
- Women's Clothing Size Chart: Turning Measurements into Sizes
- How to Find Your Clothing Size Between Sizes
- Frequently Asked Questions
How to Measure for Women's Clothing
Finding your fit starts with three numbers: bust, waist, and hips, and this boutique clothing size guide walks you through each one. A boutique clothing size guide works best when you measure over form-fitting clothing with a soft tape held snug, not tight.
- Bust: Around the fullest part, level across your back.
- Waist: At your natural waistline, the narrowest point above your belly button.
- Hips: Feet together, around the fullest part of hips and rear.
- Inseam: Crotch to ankle for denim and leggings.
Keep the tape parallel to the floor, a dip in back gives numbers that are too big.
Women's Clothing Size Chart: Turning Measurements into Sizes
A women's clothing size chart translates your bust, waist, and hip numbers into a letter size. There's no single national standard, so use each store's own chart.
| Measurement | Where to Measure | Use It For |
|---|---|---|
| Bust | Fullest part of chest | Tops, dresses, jackets |
| Waist | Natural waistline | Bottoms, dresses, fit-and-flare |
| Hips | Fullest part of hips | Denim, leggings, skirts |
| Inseam | Crotch to ankle | Denim and pants length |
Match your numbers to the chart's range, not the closest single number. If your bust and hips land in different sizes, buy for your largest measurement in fitted pieces.
Boutique sizing is not standard retail sizing. A medium at one boutique can run closer to a small elsewhere, which is why we post fit details on our listings.
Plus Premium Microfiber Mock Neck Top →
How to Find Your Clothing Size Between Sizes
Stuck between two sizes? Start with the larger one in structured pieces and the smaller one in stretchy fabrics.
- Stretch fabrics: Our Premium Microfiber Mock Neck Top is 90% polyester and 10% spandex and listed as true to size, so it moves with you.
- Woven pieces: Flannel and button-downs have less give. Size up if your bust or shoulders land at the top of a range.
Our Curvy Classic Flannel Shirt and Plaid Flannel Shirt Curvy are both listed as true to size. When a listing says true to size, trust your measurements over the tag.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a size when my measurements fall between sizes?
When your bust, waist, and hips land between two sizes, let the garment decide. For stretchy fabrics like the Plus Premium Microfiber Mock Neck Top, which is true to size with a stretchy feel, size down for a closer fit or size up for a relaxed one. For woven pieces without stretch, size up and plan to tailor. Always check the product page's fit notes and fabric content before ordering, and when in doubt, size up.
Should I use the same size for every clothing brand?
No. A women's clothing size chart is a starting point, not a universal rule. Boutique sizing can run differently from standard retail sizing, and even within one store, a Curvy top and a Curvy flannel may fit differently depending on fabric and cut. Always measure yourself fresh, compare against that specific brand's size guide, and read the fit notes on each product page before you buy.
Where should I measure my waist and hips for a clothing size chart?
Measure your natural waistline at the narrowest point of your torso, usually just above your belly button. For hips, measure around the fullest part of your hips and rear, keeping the tape level. Stand relaxed, breathe normally, and keep the measuring tape snug but not tight. Write the numbers down and compare them to the women's clothing size chart for the specific item you're considering.
Sizing shouldn't feel like a coin flip. At Deja Vu Boutique & Home, we carry women's clothing in sizes S-3X, including Regular and Curvy styles, with fit notes on our listings and a convenient online shopping experience. Shop our collection and find pieces made for real, everyday wear.
