Size guide

Everything on this site is sold in UK sizes. Use the charts below to match your own measurements, and read the fit note on the product page — it tells you when a particular style runs large or small. If you are between two sizes, take the larger one. Returns and exchanges are free for 35 days, so it costs nothing to try two sizes.

Women’s clothing

Measure over your underwear, keeping the tape level and snug but not tight.

Size UK Bust
cm 		Waist
cm 		Hips
cm
XS 6 78–81 60–63 86–89
S 8 82–85 64–67 90–93
S/M 10 86–89 68–71 94–97
M 12 90–93 72–75 98–101
L 14 94–97 76–79 102–105
XL 16 98–102 80–84 106–110
2XL 18 103–107 85–89 111–115
3XL 20 108–113 90–95 116–121
4XL 22 114–119 96–101 122–127
5XL 24 120–125 102–107 128–133

Men’s clothing

Measure your chest at its fullest point, under the arms, with your arms relaxed.

Size Chest
cm 		Chest
inches 		Waist
cm
XS 86–91 34–36 71–76
S 91–97 36–38 76–81
M 97–102 38–40 81–86
L 102–107 40–42 86–91
XL 107–112 42–44 91–97
2XL 112–119 44–47 97–104
3XL 119–127 47–50 104–112
4XL 127–134 50–53 112–119
5XL 134–142 53–56 119–127

Shoes

Stand on paper, mark your heel and longest toe, and measure the gap. Measure late in the day, and use the larger foot.

UK Foot
cm 		Foot
inches 		Insole
cm
3 22.0 8.7 23.0
4 22.9 9.0 23.9
5 23.7 9.3 24.7
6 24.6 9.7 25.6
7 25.4 10.0 26.4
8 26.2 10.3 27.2
9 27.1 10.7 28.1
10 27.9 11.0 28.9
11 28.8 11.3 29.8
12 29.6 11.7 30.6
13 30.5 12.0 31.5

Half sizes are offered on many styles and sit midway between the rows above — a UK 8.5 foot measures about 26.6 cm. Insole length is the inside of the shoe, roughly 1 cm longer than your foot, which is the toe room you want.

How to measure yourself

  • Bust or chest — around the fullest part, under the arms, tape level at the back.
  • Waist — around the narrowest part of your middle, usually just above the navel.
  • Hips — around the fullest part, roughly 20 cm below the waist, feet together.
  • Foot — heel to longest toe, standing, with the socks you would wear.

These charts are a general guide to UK sizing. Cut varies between styles — an oversized cardigan sits differently from a fitted jacket — so check the description and fit note on each product page. Still unsure? Call +44 121 516 8820 or email support@nortlex.com, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm UK time.