Sizing and care

Womens size chart

We like to have fun at Boden but when it comes to fit, we take things very seriously. To help you find clothes that don’t just fit but also flatter, we’ve put together an easy-to-use size guide below. If you have any other questions about the sizes of our clothes, feel free to drop our Customer Service Department a line on 0330 333 0000. We’re always here to help you

How to measure

BUST: Measure under your arms, across the fullest part of your bust. It's not as tricky as it sounds, honest.
WAIST: Measure your natural waistline (find it by tipping to the side like a teapot). We promise we’re not just telling you to do this so you look silly.
HIP: Measure around the fullest part of your bottom at the top of your leg. We know it’s a bum job.
FRONT LENGTH: Measure from your shoulder point to the hem. Pretty self-explanatory.
INSIDE LEG: Measure from the lowest part of the crotch to bottom of the hem.

BODY MEASUREMENTS

UK Size	Size	Jeans size (inches)	Bust (inches)	Bust (cm)	Waist (inches)	Waist (cm)	Hip (inches)	Hip (cm)
4	XS	25	up to 32	up to 82	up to 25	up to 64	up to 34	up to 87
6	XS	26	32-33	82-84	25-26	64-66	34-35	87-89
8	S	27	33 1/4-34	84-86 1/2	26 1/4-27	66-68 1/2	35 1/4-36	89-91 1/2
10	S	28	34 1/4-35	87-89	27 1/4-28	69-71	36 1/4 -37	92-94
12	M	29	35 1/2-37	90-94	28 1/2-30	72-76	37 1/2-39	95-99
14	M	30	37 1/2-39	95-99	30 1/2-32	77-81	39 1/2-41	100-104
16	L	31	39 1/2-41	100-104	32 1/2-34	82-86	41 1/2-43	105-109
18	L	32	41 1/2-43	105-109	34 1/2-36	87-91	43 1/2-45	110-114
20	XL	33	43 1/2-45	110-115	36 1/2-38	92-97	45 1/2-47	115-120
22	XL	34	45 1/2-47 1/2	116-121	38 1/2-40 1/2	98-103	47 1/2-49 1/2	121-126

SHOE AND BOOT SIZES

UK Size	EU Size	US Size
3½	36	5½
4	37	6
4½	37½	6½
5	38	7
5½	38½	7½
6	39	8
6½	40	8½
7	40½	9
7½	41	9½
8	41½	10
8½	42	10½

The long and short of it

Unlike many brands, at Boden we know that ‘petite’ sizing (designed for customers 5ft 3in or under) isn’t just about trimming a bit off the hem. Instead, we’ve proportionally shortened the length throughout on these garments – not just at the knee or ankle – so that they fit and flatter all over. You’ll notice the difference when you try them on.

In jumpsuits we also offer a ‘tall’ size for customers 5ft 10in or over. We’ve not just added extra fabric to the legs but increased the length proportionately throughout the style to ensure a noticeably improved, flattering fit.

For our ‘long’ styles, we’ve added extra length at the bottom, so you can choose where you’d like the hemline to fall and whether you’d like to wear the garment with flats or (hooray) heels.

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Childrens size chart

At Boden, we like to cater for everyone, big and very, very small, so we offer a baby range (newborn to 4 years), and a girls’ and boys’ range (3 to 14 years). Some styles are more suitable for younger children, while others work better on older children and our size range reflects this.

To make sure our clothes are just right for you, we offer a single-age size (5 years, 6 years etc) on fit-critical styles and dual sizes (5-6 years etc) on clothes where there’s a little wiggle room.

Children aren’t the easiest creatures to dress at the best of times, so we’ve included some neat, little innovations to make this task a little easier. For babies that just won’t sit still, we’ve added inside leg poppers and shoulder openings, lifesavers come nappy changing time. And, so you can keep up with older children (and their growth spurts), we’ve put adjustable waistbands and straps in our clothes to help them last that bit longer.

Size charts

These are our size charts: all you need is a tape measure to measure your child, below we provide the height, waist and hip dimensions as a guideline to finding the correct size for them. For babies, we use weight guidelines instead. See below for details.

1. Height: Measure from the top of the head to the ground. And no cheating – take their shoes off.

2. Waist: Measure the natural waistline (find it by tipping to the side like a teapot). We promise, we’re not just saying that to make you look silly.

3. Chest: Put their arms in the air like they just don’t care… and then measure under them, around the fullest part of the chest.

4. Hip: Measure around the fullest part of the bottom. It’s a bum job but you’ve got to do it.

Find your fit

Use these body measurements and the clever size chart below to help you find the best fit for your little (and bigger) ones.

GIRLS & BOYS BODY MEASUREMENTS

Garment Size	Height (up to)	Weight (up to)	Chest (up to)	Waist (up to)	Hip (up to)
Newborn	56cm/ 22"	4½Kg/ 10lb	-	-	-
0-3M	62cm/ 24½"	6kg/ 13lb	-	-	-
3-6M	68cm/ 27"	8kg/ 17½Lb	-	-	-
6-9M	74cm/ 29"	9.5kg/ 21lb	-	-	-
9-12M	80cm/ 31½"	11kg/ 24Lb	-	-	-
12-18M	86cm/34"	12kg/ 26½Lb
18-24M (1½-2Y), 2Y	92cm/ 36"	-	52cm/ 20½"	50.5cm/ 20"	-
2-3Y, 3Y	98cm/ 38½"	-	54cm/ 21½"	52cm/ 20½"	-
3-4Y, 4Y	104cm/ 41"	-	56cm/ 22"	54cm/ 21"	-
4-5Y, 5Y	110cm/ 43½"	-	58cm/ 23"	55cm/ 21½"	-
5-6Y, 6Y	116cm/ 45½"	-	60cm/ 23½"	56cm/ 22"	-
6-7Y, 7Y	122cm/ 48"	-	62cm/ 24½"	57cm/ 22½"	-
7-8Y, 8Y	128cm/ 50½"	-	64cm/ 25"	58cm/ 23"	-
8-9Y, 9Y	134cm/ 53"	-	67cm/ 26½"	60cm/ 23½"	-
9-10Y, 10Y	140cm/ 55"	-	70cm/ 27½"	62cm/ 24½"	Girls: 77cm/30" Boys: 74cm/29"
10Y-11Y, 11Y	146cm/ 57½"	-	74cm/ 29"	64cm/ 25"	Girls: 81cm/32" Boys: 78cm/ 30½"
11-12Y, 12Y	152cm/ 60"	-	78cm/ 30½"	66cm/ 26"	Girls: 84cm/33" Boys: 81cm/32"
12Y-13Y, 13Y	158cm/ 62"	-	Girls: 81cm/ 32" Boys: 82cm/32"	Girls: 67cm/ 26½" Boys: 69cm/27"	Girls: 87cm/34" Boys: 84cm/33"
13-14Y, 14Y	164cm/ 64½"	-	Girls: 83cm/ 32½" Boys: 86cm/32"	Girls: 68cm/ 27" Boys: 72cm/28½"	Girls: 90cm/35½" Boys: 88cm/34½"

Shoe & Boot Sizes

UK Size	EU Size	US Size
5	22	6
6	23	7
7	24	8
8	25	9
8½	26	9½
9	27	10
10	28	11
10½	29	11½
11½	30	12½
12	31	13
13	32	1
1	33	2
1½	34	2½
2	35	3
3	36	4
4	37	5
5	38	6
6	39	7
6½	40	7½
7½	41	8½
8	42	9
9	43	10
9½	44	10½

Mini hats/hats and gloves sets

Size	Age range
XS	2-4 years
S	5-8 years
M	9-12 years
L	13-14 years

Dual Mini Hats size guide

Size	Head circumference	Age range
XS/S	up to 52cm // up to 20"	2/4 years
S/M	up to 54cm // up to 21"	5/8 years
M/L	up to 56cm // up to 22"	9/14 years

CARE GUIDES

Silk care

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Wash it
When cleaning silk, ‘easy does it’ is the rule of thumb. For a gentle refresh, hand-wash it in cool water with a specialist silk detergent. Stains should go straight to the dry cleaner’s – if you scrub at them yourself, you could do permanent damage.

Dry it
Wrap your silk item in a clean towel and roll it up to remove excess water. Then smooth it out on another towel or a rack and leave it to dry naturally, away from direct sunlight. NEVER throw it into a tumble dryer – it’ll shrink and shrivel.

Iron it
Smoothing out your silk before drying should remove most of the wrinkles. Just give it a gentle run-over with a cool iron on the reverse to leave it looking flawless.

Store it
Always put your silk away clean – in a cool, dry place – to help protect it from greedy moths. For extra peace of mind, keep it folded in a breathable cotton bag or hang it in a clothing cover.

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Swim care

Swim care swatch

Wash it
Strong sunlight, saltwater and chlorine can make swimwear fade and discolour, so rinse yours straight after use in fresh water. You can then pop the items – turned inside out – into the washing machine at 40°C (or follow the instructions on the care label). Wash tops and bottoms from a set together so they stay in the same condition.

Dry it
on’t let swimwear lie damp in the washing machine for too long. And remember direct heat and bright sunlight are bad news for hues. These quick-drying pieces are best left to lie flat, but you can also peg them on the line in a shady spot.

Store it
Keep your swimwear in a cool, dry spot: your underwear drawer’s perfect if it’s not near a radiator. Off-season, store items flat to stop them creasing and fading, with the tops and bottoms of sets united in breathable mesh or vacuum bags (you’ll thank yourself when summer rolls back round).

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Denim care

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Denim is made to withstand a lot, so try not to wash it too much as it really doesn’t need it. If you absolutely must, then the cardinal rule is: no tumble drying.

Denim likes: being aired in public, or private, as long as air is involved. It also enjoys being turned inside out if going in a washing machine, and the coolest wash possible.

Denim dislikes: being washed too much, or hanging out with impressionable friends (like paler fabrics) as it can get a bit dye-happy when wet. Store it anywhere – it’s tough like that.

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Wool care

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Fun fact: wool has antibacterial properties so it actually sort of self-cleans. Treat spills to spot cleaning and give it a good brush and fresh air – it’s kind of like having a horse, but less expensive.

Wool likes: being hung up to shoot the breeze, a loving handwash from time to time, a flat dry sesh on a towel and being stored with plenty of space in a cool chest of drawers.

Wool dislikes: hot water, bleach, spin cycles – basically anything too modern. Treat it as if you live without electricity and you’ll be fine.

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Linen care

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Wash it
Think low temperatures (check the care label), use a mild detergent and don’t overfill the washing machine. Linen ages gracefully, getting softer and more absorbent with regular washing.

Dry it
Whip it out of the washing machine ASAP so wrinkles don’t set in. Natural drying is best for linen and the planet, so reshape it while it’s damp, then lie it flat or pop it on the line. Alternatively, tumble-dry it at a low temperature until it’s just-damp, then let it air dry.

Iron it
Do the above and your item shouldn’t need ironing. If it’s too crumply for your liking, press the front and back at a medium temperature with plenty of steam. For stubborn creases, place a damp white tea towel over it first.

Store it
Keep it cool and dry. Hang it carefully or lay it on slatted shelves where air can circulate. When you pack it away for the winter, keep it as flat as possible to avoid wrinkles.

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Cashmere care

Linen care image

Wash it
Because we know you have loads on your plate, nearly all of our cashmere is machine washable (hurrah!) – but it’s good practice to always check the label. You definitely don’t need to wash after every wear – simply air out your cashmere between use and only wash a few times a season. Your cashmere (and the environment) will thank you.

Dry it
Roll your cashmere in a towel to remove excess water, then reshape the garment, straightening the sleeves and doing up any buttons. Be sure to dry it flat to keep it in ‘I just bought this’ condition.

Store it
The cardinal rule of cashmere storage: fold, don’t hang (if you want to avoid pointy ‘hanger’ shoulders). Store freshly washed garments in breathable, sealed bags to keep moths at bay. Top tip: keeping cedar balls near anything knitted can help repel them.

Smooth it
It’s natural for cashmere to form fuzzy little bobbles on the surface, called pills. That doesn’t mean it’s poor quality – it’s just characteristic of this fibre. The good news is that they can be easily removed using an electric de-bobbler.

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