How to read an adult costume size chart
Compare your measurements with the maker’s chart and check the construction of the exact outfit.
Use body measurements from the chart
Take bust, waist and hip measurements with a flexible tape. Check torso as well for a bodysuit if the chart includes it. Use the right row for the exact variant. The Leg Avenue size chart lists separate columns for each measurement.
Check tops and bottoms separately
A matched set may come in a single size. Check the bust figure for the top and the waist and hip figures for the lower piece. If those measurements fall in different rows, ask which adjustment the outfit has and whether pieces are sold separately.
Confirm the size at checkout
Some listings show a size in the general description while offering several variants. Use the size beside the selected option and check it again at checkout. The comparison shows available options observed during the catalog check.