• Measuring Instructions
• Apparel Size Chart
• Shoe Size Chart
• Make the Most of Your Shape

We're the specialists when it comes to fashion for sizes 12W to 42W. Every style, every fabric, every color, every pattern—every item we offer—has been expertly designed to fit and flatter women size 12W and up. Our customer service representatives are experts too, and can help you make the best fashion choices for your figure. Use our stylist-created guidelines to help you while you shop Silhouettes® online, or call us toll-free 1-888-651-8337 any time, with specific questions about your individual fashion needs.

Measuring Instructions

Bust
If possible, get a friend to help. Stand with your heels together. With arms relaxed at your sides, measure the fullest part of the bust, keeping the tape parallel to the ground.

Natural Waist
Stand with your heels together and measure around your waist at your navel. Keep the tape parallel to floor and one finger between the tape and your body.

Low Waist
Stand with your heels together and measure 2 inches below your natural waist. Keep the tape parallel to floor and one finger between the tape and your body.

Hips
Stand with your heels together and measure around the fullest part of your hips, keeping the tape parallel to the ground.

Inseam
Our average inseam is 29-31". We offer select styles in Petite (26") and Tall (34"). However, cropped pant inseams vary—see product page for specific inseam length.

Apparel Size Chart

Shoe Size Chart

All measurements are graded according to shoe size. Calf size grades up as shoe size increases.

Make The Most Of Your Shape

Have a curvy “hourglass” figure?
If your shoulders and hips are pretty evenly balanced and your waist is defined, look for styles that flatter your curves and emphasize your waist. Instant fashion fixes include: wrap-style tops or dresses that tie at the waist. Fashionable belts—look for this season's special colors and textures—that define the waist. Shaped jackets, or cropped styles that focus they eye on the middle. Soft blouses and body-skimming knit tops over soft sweeping skirts or pants that skim the hips. Sweetheart necklines are especially flattering.

Need to create a waist?
If your proportions are fairly equal from the shoulders through the waist and hips, look for styles that create the illusion of a waist even better, find styles that play up your slim hips and shapely legs. Instant fashion fixes include: jackets and tops with lightly padded shoulders, which help make your waist appear smaller instantly; a belted trench with shoulder epaulettes is a great way to create shape. Fluid tunics or blouson tops and long jackets over short straight skirts, leggings or slim pants show off great legs. Avoid wide pants or long skirts that create a boxy shape.

Are you wider in the hips?
If you're narrower in the shoulders and bust and curvier through your hips and legs, look for styles that create balance between your upper and lower body. Instant fashion fixes include: jackets and tops with lightly padded shoulders, wider lapels, boatnecks, embellished or ruffled necklines. Think layers: a soft hip-length cardigan or vest worn open over a blouse. Scarves and shawls at the shoulders lend upper balance and draw the eye up. On the bottom, opt for flowing fabrics in dark solids or smaller prints, and graceful sweeping lines. Bootcut jeans balance hips.

Are you wider on top?
If you've got broad shoulders and a larger bust with narrower hips and legs, look for styles that visually slim the top and play up your narrower bottom. Instant fashion fixes include: fluid, unstructured tops and jackets that skim the body. Soft knit jackets and open cardigans over a tonal or lighter top help create a slimming vertical line, as do tops in dark colors with V-necks and open necklines. And avoid heavily embellished designs and padded shoulders. Keep pants on the narrow side to avoid creating a boxy shape. The new tunics over leggings or slim pants is a great look.