There are many advantages to online shopping, but one of its main difficulties is the selection of the right size. In an ordinary store, sometimes you have to re-measure several things, but here you need to guess the first time. Clothing sizes on Aliexpress are even more difficult. The site administration says that your order is protected and that a thing that did not fit can be returned back. But let's face it: international shipping will often be equal to the cost of the goods. Therefore, you will either have to resell such a purchase, or put it away in the closet. Read on to find out how to determine the size on Aliexpress and avoid such misunderstandings.
Asian or European?
First, let's dwell on the dimensional grid. The familiar notation S, M, L can play a trick on you if they represent Asian parameters. As sellers kindly warn us, the anthropometric indicators among Chinese people are slightly less than among Europeans, and therefore the Chinese C-ke can correspond to the standard C-ke. Typically, such a note is highlighted in red, do not ignore it.
Most often in stores with clothes in the so-called. Korean style, copies of famous brands, models of which are Chinese, the Asian size table is used.
At "Aliexpress" you can also meet large factories that produce outfits of their own designers and use standard size tables. Their prices are usually higher, and models of European appearance.
Do not forget that if you have already successfully determined your size in one store, this does not mean that in others it will suit you. Moreover, some sellers do not indicate the parameters of the human body, but measurements of the thing itself.
How to determine the size on "Aliexpress" for women?
The beautiful half of humanity is always open to experimentation, especially when fashionable outfits are at stake at attractive prices.
First of all, you need to take basic measurements.
You can do it yourself, but it's best to ask someone, so the results will be more accurate. The size table on Aliexpress for women's clothing, as a rule, consists of the columns:
- chest girth (bust);
- waist circumference (waist);
- hip circumference (hips);
- width of shoulders (shoulders);
- sleeve length (sleeve length);
- product length (length);
- height
Knowing these parameters, you can choose your size, but here you will find difficulties. They are mainly associated with Asian sizes. So, the length of the sleeves is often 2-3 cm shorter than it should be for your height, the same goes for the legs and the length of the dresses / skirts. The latter is just a sore subject, many Chinese dresses will look decent only on girls no taller than average Chinese height - 1.60 m. Sellers often exaggerate the length of the product.
Choose the right one
Given these difficulties, how to determine the size of the "Aliexpress" and not get into trouble?
First, consult with the seller. Write him your parameters, let him offer you the size. If the thing still does not work, you can open a dispute for a refund, where this correspondence will be a weighty argument in your favor. The seller must know his product.
Secondly, choose things according to reviews of other buyers, preferably with a photo.
Third, pay attention to high-rated factory outlets. Often they sew clothes for European growth, and their staff will help you make the right choice.
Single size
Visitors to the site who use the online translator are often confused by the “Free” column in the section that describes clothing sizes on Aliexpress. Here, this word is a machine translation of English Free, which means One (Free) Size - a single (free) size.
Sellers often write in comments on such a product: Fits all —fits everyone. But if for scarves and pareos this statement is true, then for blouses, dresses and tops it is hardly suitable. But often it is this parameter that misleads buyers. Remember: "single" is usually suitable for thin men with a Russian size of not more than 42-46. Sometimes it even corresponds to 40-44, very rarely - 46-48. Most often, sellers indicate an approximate range of acceptable volumes, pay attention to it and do not be lazy to clarify the information.
How to determine your shoe size on Aliexpress?
To do this, you need a marker and a piece of paper. Stand on it with your bare foot, circle the foot. Keep your foot tight, do not stray, do not crouch, do not stand on tiptoe during the measurement. Now you can determine the foot length in centimeters.
However, with this method of determining the size, errors are possible. It is best to take a shoe insole that suits you well and find out its length. Ideally, you should perform both types of measurements and compare the result.
For winter boots and boots, be sure to add 1-1.5 cm for warm socks.
Now you can determine the size of shoes on "Aliexpress" according to the table of the seller to a specific model. But do not forget to read reviews of other customers, they will tell you whether the information on the product is true. And just in case, contact the seller so as not to be unfounded if it becomes necessary to open a dispute.
Dress up the kids
Mom's eyes widen from the variety of children's clothing from China. There are plenty of options, and the prices are pleasant for the wallet.
We have already examined how to choose adult clothes and shoes, now let's learn how to determine children's sizes.
On Aliexpress for the smallest (up to 2 years old) clothes are sorted by age. Keep in mind that if your baby is 8 months old, then when buying clothes from China you need to take not the size of “7-9 months.”, But “10-12 months.” After all, delivery will take at least a month and a child can grow out of a suit before you receive it.
For children from 2 to 15, other sizes for children apply. On Aliexpress, they most often correspond to the American ones, but each seller may have their own tables. So, for children from 2 to 7 years, alphanumeric designations are used - 2T, 3T, 4T, 5, 6. The first figure is the age of the child. From the age of 7, the S, M, L system has been used - however, it refers not to an adult, but to a children's dimensional grid.
But sometimes sellers are limited to clothing choices only in accordance with the growth of the child. Then (as, however, in the case of a full-fledged tablet), you should consult with the dealer and ask for the real parameters of the thing.
Now you know how to determine the size on Aliexpress, we wish you a successful shopping!