Women's Size & Fit Equivalence Guide
South Asian designer pret wear is traditionally tailored and tagged by finished garment chest circumference in inches. Use this reference chart to compare Fashion Pret finished garment sizing with approximate Australian equivalents.
How to Measure Your Best-Fitting Kurti Flat
Take a well-fitting kameez or kurti from your wardrobe, lay it flat on a table, and measure straight across the chest from armpit to armpit seam. Double that number (for example, 20 inches across equals a 40-inch chest). This is your exact Fashion Pret size.
|
ALPHA SIZE
ALPHA SIZE |
AU SIZE
AU SIZE |
Garment Finished Chest
FASHION PRET SIZE
(Comfortable Fit)
|
WAIST | HIPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | AU 6 | 36" | 35" | 39" |
| S | AU 8 | 38" | 36" | 41" |
| M | AU 10 | 40" | 38" | 43" |
| AU 12 | 42" | 41" | 45" | |
| L | AU 14 | 44" | 43" | 47" |
| AU 16 | 46" | 45" | 49" | |
| XL | AU 18 | 48" | 47" | 52" |
| 2XL | AU 20 | 50" | 49" | 54" |
- Finished Garment Dimensions: Listed inches are finished garment measurements with built-in styling ease for comfortable drape and movement. They are not tight body measurements.
- Order by Stated Chest Inches: South Asian pret wear is tailored by finished chest circumference. Always reference the chest measurement stated on each product listing as your primary benchmark.
- AU Size Equivalence: AU numeric (AU 6–20) and Alpha (XS–2XL) sizes are approximate retail cross-references provided for convenience; fit can vary across Australian brands.
- Handcrafting Allowance: Due to artisanal embroidery, delicate stitching, and fabric pressing, please allow a standard industry tolerance of ±0.5" to 1".
Frequently Asked Sizing Questions
Quick answers to help you choose the right fit before placing your order.
How do Fashion Pret chest measurements convert to Australian dress sizes?
South Asian designer pret wear is tagged by finished garment chest circumference in inches (from 36″ to 50″) rather than standard Australian retail sizing (AU 6 to AU 20). Because pret wear is tailored with built-in styling ease for comfortable drape and movement, the garment chest measurement is typically 2 to 3 inches roomier than natural body measurements.
For example, a 38-inch finished chest garment typically corresponds to an Australian AU 8 (Alpha S). Similarly, a 40-inch chest corresponds to AU 10 (Alpha M), a 44-inch chest corresponds to AU 14 (Alpha L), and a 48-inch chest corresponds to AU 18 (Alpha XL). Refer to the equivalence table above to find your exact match.
Are the measurements in the size table body sizes or garment sizes?
All inches in our charts represent finished garment dimensions. South Asian pret wear is tailored with built-in ease rather than skin-tight stretch, ensuring an elegant silhouette and comfortable movement during events.
What should I do if my waist or hip measurement falls between two sizes?
Because Pakistani kurtis and kameez feature straight or A-line cuts with side slits (chaak), we recommend prioritizing your chest measurement first. If you prefer a more relaxed fit across the hips or shoulders, choose the next size up.