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Author:  Orange [ Wed Sep 27, 2006 11:03 pm ]
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I have a question for the residents of CR or others who may know this...

A friend of mine is trying to buy something for a woman in CR but he doesn't know how to compare that to sizes in U.S.

The woman is a size 7-8, what would be the comparable size in the states?

Thanks.

Author:  Orange [ Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:55 pm ]
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Nobody knows?

My friend did a search online and couldn't find any info.

Thanks.

Author:  Mucho Gusto [ Thu Sep 28, 2006 4:00 pm ]
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Orange,
There's got to be a conversion chart somewhere. I'm pretty sure they use metric sizes. A couple months ago, I bought a pair of custom made boots in Playa del Coco. I wear a size 10, but the new boots are a size 44. If I can find something, I'll PM you.

If all else fails, look for Pequeño, Medio or Grande!

MG :wink:

Author:  Witling [ Thu Sep 28, 2006 4:29 pm ]
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This is what I did a Google search on:
"international clothing size equivalents"

http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts/coder/6103/sizing/
http://www.bwild.com/gisich.html

Try this for many, many more:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sa=X ... ts&spell=1

Author:  Ibiguana [ Thu Sep 28, 2006 7:08 pm ]
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Now I know why all the large t-shirts I buy that are made overseas never fit!

Author:  Grey Ghost [ Sun Oct 01, 2006 3:05 pm ]
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Orange.........take it from a guy that has experience......they will not appreciate it. Just pay them when you are there. don't waste you time trying something special you think they will love. They love money, not you.

It is reality! :twisted:

Author:  Zippy [ Sun Oct 01, 2006 3:33 pm ]
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I have to agree with Grey Ghost don't waste your time & $$ :wink:! You will only find the clothes don't fit them & be stuck trying to give them away. When they don't fit they get pissed at you anyway, no way to really win :? .

Author:  D2864 [ Sun Oct 01, 2006 4:00 pm ]
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If your friend can match her size with someone he knows locally, he can ask the local girl what size she wears. But, size differs between companies so if he knows someone locally that is the size of the woman in CR, do this:

Get a shirt from the local woman and measure in inches from shoulder seam to shoulder seam. The seam I'm talking about is the seam that the sleeve connects to. Take this measurement to the store, anything that matches will likely fit the women in CR.

If he wants to buy her pants (jeans, whatever), take a pair of jeans from the local girl, button them, lay them on a hard surface, and measure across the waist. Take this measurement to the store, anything that matches will likely fit the women in CR.

I've used the above system to buy for my GFs over the years - it worked for me.

Did you guys know that if you take a pair of buttoned jeans off the shelf and wrap the waist around your neck, they will fit your waist if the ends touch when wrapping the waist around your neck?

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Author:  Buzzfla [ Sun Oct 01, 2006 7:20 pm ]
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Just buy it down there.

Author:  Jackrew [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:23 am ]
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That's great information i ever got can anybody tell me where are the best outfits Stores located... :wink:

Author:  Whosear [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 6:36 pm ]
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Bring her into my bodega and let her spend a few hours going through my inventory. Be prepared though, because she'll leave with a suitcase full..jajaja...no seriously, I can be of help for the sizes as I do sell about 5,000 -10,000 pieces of US clothing annually.

First, in the US, all sizes are not created equal. Due to marketing and womens' vanity, a small is not a small, but a medium. Same with numbers. A 7 in Aeropostale is not the same 7 as say, GAP, or DKNY. So it is difficult to buy just on size and hope it fits. I have one client who wears a 7 YMI Jeans, 5 in Aeropostale, and 8 in others. She wears S in some bands, M in others. Gotta love US Marketing.

The 44 you referred to is the standard used in Europe. In shoes, the sizes are printed inside many shoes. Below is another link for size conversion:

http://www.tridentmilitary.com/size-chart.html

Author:  Jimene82 [ Sat Mar 31, 2018 5:38 am ]
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You can check out Carbon38, they have all the sizes mentioned properly. I also bought a sports bra, a legging and a pair of shoe for myself last week only. They have the size chart available for all the areas and it is actually very easy to understand.

Author:  LAdiablo [ Sat Mar 31, 2018 11:18 am ]
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you did notice the OP was in 06...guess its still relevant lol
and i'm glad you found your sports bra jimene

Author:  Jawanker [ Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:40 pm ]
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LAdiablo wrote:
you did notice the OP was in 06...guess its still relevant lol
and i'm glad you found your sports bra jimene


We welcome everyone here as long as they are nice. I find sports bras very binding.
Just kidding, for the the humor deficient posters out there.

Author:  Boynton [ Sat Mar 31, 2018 11:39 pm ]
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