Women's Jacket Size Chart: Bust, Waist, US, UK, EU & Layers

Women jacket size chart using bust, waist, US, UK and EU sizing with layering and outerwear fit notes.

Jacket size chart by bust or chest

Use bust/chest first for women and chest first for men or unisex jackets, then check waist and layering room.

Alpha	US women	UK	EU	Bust / chest	Waist	Layering note
XS	US 0-2	UK 4-6	EU 32-34	31-33 in / 79-84 cm	24-26 in / 61-66 cm	Light layer only
S	US 4-6	UK 8-10	EU 36-38	34-35 in / 86-89 cm	27-28 in / 69-71 cm	Light to medium layer
M	US 8-10	UK 12-14	EU 40-42	36-38 in / 91-97 cm	29-31 in / 74-79 cm	Medium layer
L	US 12-14	UK 16-18	EU 44-46	39-41 in / 99-104 cm	32-34 in / 81-86 cm	Sweater layer
XL	US 16-18	UK 20-22	EU 48-50	42-45 in / 107-114 cm	35-38 in / 89-97 cm	Heavy layer
XXL	US 20-22	UK 24-26	EU 52-54	46-49 in / 117-124 cm	39-42 in / 99-107 cm	Heavy or relaxed layer

Outerwear needs ease. If your measurement is at the top of a range and you plan to wear sweaters, consider the next size.

Compare numeric dress sizes with the three body measurements most dress charts ask for.

US	UK	EU	Alpha	Bust	Waist	Hips
US 0	UK 4	EU 32	XXS	30-31 in / 76-79 cm	23-24 in / 58-61 cm	33-34 in / 84-86 cm
US 2	UK 6	EU 34	XS	31-32 in / 79-81 cm	24-25 in / 61-64 cm	34-35 in / 86-89 cm
US 4	UK 8	EU 36	S	33-34 in / 84-86 cm	26-27 in / 66-69 cm	36-37 in / 91-94 cm
US 6	UK 10	EU 38	S-M	34-35 in / 86-89 cm	27-28 in / 69-71 cm	37-38 in / 94-97 cm
US 8	UK 12	EU 40	M	35-36 in / 89-91 cm	28-29 in / 71-74 cm	38-39 in / 97-99 cm
US 10	UK 14	EU 42	M-L	36-38 in / 91-97 cm	30-31 in / 76-79 cm	40-41 in / 102-104 cm
US 12	UK 16	EU 44	L	38-40 in / 97-102 cm	32-33 in / 81-84 cm	42-43 in / 107-109 cm
US 14	UK 18	EU 46	L-XL	40-42 in / 102-107 cm	34-35 in / 86-89 cm	44-45 in / 112-114 cm
US 16	UK 20	EU 48	XL	42-44 in / 107-112 cm	36-38 in / 91-97 cm	46-48 in / 117-122 cm
US 18	UK 22	EU 50	XXL	44-46 in / 112-117 cm	39-41 in / 99-104 cm	49-51 in / 124-130 cm

Dress fit depends on silhouette. A-line dresses often forgive hip variation, while bodycon or tailored dresses need closer hip and waist checks.

Measure over light clothing or underwear and keep the tape parallel to the floor.

For tops, jackets, and dresses, start with bust or chest, then check waist and hips.

For pants and jeans, prioritize waist, hips, rise, and inseam instead of the label alone.

If you are between sizes, choose by garment fit: size up for structured pieces and compare stretch for knit items.

How should a women jacket fit?

It should close without pulling across the bust and allow comfortable shoulder and arm movement.

Do I size up for a coat?

Size up if you need thick layers or your bust measurement is at the top of the size range.

Is blazer size the same as jacket size?

Blazers are often more tailored, so bust, shoulder and waist fit matter more than for casual jackets.