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Ann Taylor Size Chart & Fit Guide
Size & Fit Guide

Ann Taylor Size Chart

Covers tops, dresses, bottoms, petite and tall fits, plus shoes — sized 00–18 and XXS–XXL. Charts show body measurements taken over your usual undergarments, not garment measurements.

Tops & Blouses 00 – 18

Body measurements taken over your usual undergarments, with arms relaxed at your sides. If you fall between two sizes, size up for woven styles with no stretch.

Body Measurements — Inches (cm)
Size Bustin · cm Sleevein · cm Waistin · cm
00XXS 31½80 29¾76 24½62
0XS 32½83 3076 25½65
2XS 33½85 30¼77 26½67
4S 34½88 30½77 27½70
6S 35½90 30¾78 28½72
8M 36½93 3179 29½75
10M 37½95 31¼79 30½77
12L 3999 31⅝80 3281
14L 40½103 3281 33½85
16XL 42107 32¼82 3589
18XXL 44112 32¾83 3794

Fit character

Ann Taylor tailoring is polished and close to true to size; soft knits and blouses can run slightly generous, so many shoppers go down one size in relaxed styles.

Sleeve measuring

With a bent elbow, measure from the center back of your neck, across the shoulder, then from shoulder to elbow and elbow to wrist.

Dresses 00 – 18

Body measurements. Bust leads the fit for most dress styles — match your bust first, then check waist and hip for fitted sheaths.

Body Measurements — Inches (cm)
Size Bustin · cm Sleevein · cm Waistin · cm Hipin · cm
00XXS 31½80 29¾76 24½62 34½88
0XS 32½83 3076 25½65 35½90
2XS 33½85 30¼77 26½67 36½93
4S 34½88 30½77 27½70 37½95
6S 35½90 30¾78 28½72 38½98
8M 36½93 3179 29½75 39½100
10M 37½95 31¼79 30½77 40½103
12L 3999 31⅝80 3281 42107
14L 40½103 3281 33½85 43½110
16XL 42107 32¼82 3589 45114
18XXL 44112 32¾83 3794 47119

Fabric tells you how it fits

Ponte knit and bi-stretch styles are forgiving — you can size down if between sizes. Non-stretch cotton, linen, crepe and tweed have no give, so buy your chart size.

Between two sizes?

Let the fabric be the tie-breaker: go down in stretchy knits, stay true to size or up in structured wovens — especially across the shoulders and bust.

Jeans, Pants & Skirts 00 – 18

Body measurements. Hips are measured about 8 in (20 cm) below your natural waist, standing with heels together. Fit your waist first — the cut relaxes slightly through the day.

Body Measurements — Inches (cm)
Size Waistin · cm Hipin · cm
00XXS 24½62 34½88
0XS 25½65 35½90
2XS 26½67 36½93
4S 27½70 37½95
6S 28½72 38½98
8M 29½75 39½100
10M 30½77 40½103
12L 3281 42107
14L 33½85 43½110
16XL 3589 45114
18XXL 3794 47119

Inseams by fit

Full-length jeans run about a 26 in inseam, petite about 24 in, and ankle styles start around 25 in. Tall styles add length for anyone 5′9″ and over.

Curvy fit

Curvy styles are fitted at the waist and fuller through the hip and thigh — designed to close the back waist gap if you are smaller-waisted and fuller-hipped.

Petite Tops 00P – 16P

Cut for 5′4″ (163 cm) and under — shorter sleeves, torso and shoulder width, not just a shorter hem. Body measurements.

Body Measurements — Inches (cm)
Size Bustin · cm Sleevein · cm Waistin · cm
00PXXS 30½77 28½72 2461
0PXS 31½80 28¾73 2564
2PXS 32½83 2974 2666
4PS 33½85 29¼74 2769
6PS 34½88 29½75 2871
8PM 35½90 29¾76 2974
10PM 36½93 3076 3076
12PL 3897 30⅜77 31½80
14PL 39½100 30¾78 3384
16PXL 41104 31¼79 34½88

Petite Bottoms 00P – 16P

Hips measured about 7 in (18 cm) below your natural waist. Petite pants inseams typically run around 28½ in for full-length styles.

Body Measurements — Inches (cm)
Size Waistin · cm Hipin · cm
00PXXS 2461 33½85
0PXS 2564 34½88
2PXS 2666 35½90
4PS 2769 36½93
6PS 2871 37½95
8PM 2974 38½98
10PM 3076 39½100
12PL 31½80 41104
14PL 3384 42½108
16PXL 34½88 44112

Tall Tops 0T – 18T

Cut for 5′9″ (175 cm) and over, or anyone who finds standard sleeves too short — longer sleeves, torso and updated proportions. Body measurements.

Body Measurements — Inches (cm)
Size Bustin · cm Sleevein · cm Waistin · cm
0TXS 32½83 31¼79 25½65
2TXS 33½85 31½80 26½67
4TS 34½88 31¾81 27½70
6TS 35½90 3281 28½72
8TM 36½93 32¼82 29½75
10TM 37½95 32½83 30½77
12TL 3999 32⅞84 3281
14TL 40½103 33¼84 33½85
16TXL 42107 33⅝85 3589
18TXXL 44112 3486 3794

Tall Bottoms 0T – 18T

Hips measured about 8 in (20 cm) below your natural waist. Tall jeans carry an inseam of about 26 in.

Body Measurements — Inches (cm)
Size Waistin · cm Hipin · cm
0TXS 25½65 35½90
2TXS 26½67 36½93
4TS 27½70 37½95
6TS 28½72 38½98
8TM 29½75 39½100
10TM 30½77 40½103
12TL 3281 42107
14TL 33½85 43½110
16TXL 3589 45114
18TXXL 3794 47119

Shoes US 5 – 11

Published US, UK and EU conversions, including half sizes. When you land between two lengths, the safer choice is the larger size.

Shoe Size Conversion
US UK EU
5 3 35
5½ 3½ 35½
6 4 36
6½ 4½ 36½
7 5 37
7½ 5½ 37½
8 6 38
8½ 6½ 38½
9 7 39
9½ 7½ 39½
10 8 40
10½ 8½ 40½
11 9 41

Pointed toes run narrow

A pointed pump fits differently from the same size in a rounded flat or sandal — consider a half size up for pointed or strappy styles.

Measure late in the day

Feet swell slightly by afternoon. Trace your foot on paper and measure heel to longest toe, then fit the larger of your two feet.

How to Measure

Bust

With your arms at your sides, measure the fullest part of your chest keeping the tape parallel to the floor.

Sleeve

Hold your arm with a bend at the elbow. Starting at the center of the back of your neck, measure across your shoulder, then from shoulder to elbow, and elbow to wrist.

Waist

Position the tape where your waist is smallest and measure all the way around — this is your natural waist. Keep the tape snug but not tight.

Hips

Stand with your heels together, then measure around your body about 8 in below your waist. For Petite fits, measure 7 in below the waist; for Tall fits, 9 in below.

Inseam

Measure your best-fitting pants from the seam at the crotch to the hem, to the nearest ½ in.

Find Your Fit Type

Classic 00 – 18

For you if most clothing fits without alterations. Hems and proportions follow the standard chart above.

Petite 00P – 16P

For 5′4″ and under. Proportions are re-engineered — shorter inseams, raised armholes and adjusted sleeve and bust placement, not just shorter hems.

Curvy 00 – 18

Fitted just right at the waist and fuller through the hip and thigh, to eliminate waist gapping. Also available in Petite.

Tall 0T – 18T

Extra length and updated proportions for anyone 5′9″ and above — longer sleeves, longer torso and inseam.

International Conversion

Applies to tops, dresses and bottoms. UK covers the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand; the EU column covers Germany, Scandinavia, Austria and the Netherlands.

US to International Sizes
US France Italy Japan UK EU
XXS – 00 30 34 3 2 28
XS – 0 32 36 5 4 30
XS – 2 34 38 7 6 32
S – 4 36 40 9 8 34
S – 6 38 42 11 10 36
M – 8 40 44 13 12 38
M – 10 42 46 15 14 40
L – 12 44 48 17 16 42
L – 14 46 50 19 18 44
XL – 16 48 52 21 20 46
XXL – 18 50 54 23 22 48

Care & Returns

  • Returns: unworn items with tags attached can be returned within the standard return window; keep your order confirmation for reference.
  • Fabric care: check the garment’s Fabric & Care panel — ponte and bi-stretch knits hold their shape best when hung to dry; wool suiting and tweed usually prefer dry cleaning.
  • Fit benchmark: note the size and fit of an Ann Taylor piece that fits you perfectly — it is the fastest shortcut for future orders in similar fabrics.
If your measurements fall between two sizes, size up for non-stretch wovens and size down for stretch knits.

Conversions follow Ann Taylor’s published sizing. Measurements are approximate and provided for reference only.

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The Pencil Skirt

The Pencil Skirt

Beautifully tailored, our timeless pencil skirt evokes a polished and feminine appeal. Hidden back zip closure. Back vent. Lined.