Size chart
I make everything myself, following a fixed size system. In this chart you'll find the body measurements for each size, plus the lengths of the sweaters – so you can see right away whether a regular or a TALL size suits you best.
Women
| Size | EU | Chest | Waist | Hip | Sleeve* | Length* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 32–34 | 76 | 58 | 87 | 55 | 60 |
| XS-TALL | 32–34 | 76 | 58 | 87 | 59 | 65 |
| S | 34–36 | 82 | 66 | 93 | 56 | 61 |
| S-TALL | 34–36 | 82 | 66 | 93 | 60 | 66 |
| M | 38 | 90 | 74 | 99 | 57 | 62 |
| M-TALL | 38 | 90 | 74 | 99 | 61 | 67 |
| L | 40–42 | 98 | 82 | 105 | 58 | 63 |
| L-TALL | 40–42 | 98 | 82 | 105 | 62 | 68 |
| XL | 44–46 | 106 | 90 | 111 | 59 | 64 |
| XL-TALL | 44–46 | 106 | 90 | 111 | 63 | 69 |
Men
| Size | EU | Chest | Waist | Hip | Sleeve* | Length* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 44 | 82 | 70 | 79 | 61.5 | 67 |
| XS-TALL | 44 | 82 | 70 | 79 | 61.5 | 73 |
| S | 46 | 90 | 78 | 87 | 62 | 68 |
| S-TALL | 46 | 90 | 78 | 87 | 68.5 | 74 |
| M | 48–50 | 98 | 86 | 95 | 62.5 | 69 |
| M-TALL | 48–50 | 98 | 86 | 95 | 69 | 75 |
| L | 52–54 | 106 | 94 | 103 | 63 | 70 |
| L-TALL | 52–54 | 106 | 94 | 103 | 69.5 | 76 |
| XL | 56–58 | 114 | 102 | 111 | 63.5 | 71 |
| XL-TALL | 56–58 | 114 | 102 | 111 | 70 | 77 |
Chest, waist and hip are body measurements in cm. *Sleeve length and length (also in cm) are measured on the sweater – so these are the lengths you'll get.
TALL sizes are available for the Basic collection: for women from around 174 cm, for men from around 184 cm in height.
How to measure yourself
Chest
Measure around your chest at the fullest point and write down the measurement in cm.
Waist
Measure around your waist: the narrowest part between your hips and ribs. Don't hold your tummy in!
Hip
Measure around your hips at the fullest part of your bottom.
Sleeve length
Measure from the top of your shoulder (where your collarbone ends) to just past your wrist bone, or to where you'd like the sleeve to end. Bend your elbow slightly to allow a little extra room.
Length
Measure from the highest point of your shoulder (where your neckline begins) straight down to where you measured your hips – usually a few centimetres below your belt.
Which size should you choose?
Compare your measurements with the chart. Chest and hip are more important than your waist. Found your size? Then look at the lengths: does a regular or a TALL size suit you better?
The EU sizes in the table are a guide, converted from chest and hip measurements. Some pieces are labelled with their EU size directly (for example 38 or 38-TALL). The product description always tells you how a piece fits.
You'll find more explanation with photos in my blog How to: measure. Still not sure? Just email me at info@lzwaan.com and I'll happily measure the piece for you.