Sizing Chart

Barbara McKenzie uses the South African sizing chart, please see our measurements below. 

  • X Small = South African 28 or 4
  • Small = South African 30/32 or 6/8
  • Medium = South African 34/36 or 10/12
  • Large = South African 38/40 or 14/16 
  • X Large = South African 42/44 or 18/20
  • XX Large = South African 46 or 22
Bust
Waist
Hips

X Small (28 or 4)

 82cm 62cm 89cm
Small 
(30/32 or 6/8)
85cm
68cm
93cm
Medium 
(34/36 or 10/12)
95cm
78cm
103cm
Large 
(38/40 or 14/16)
105cm
88cm
113cm
X Large 
(42/44 or 18/20)
 119cm 99cm 124cm
XX Large (46 or 22) 125cm 116cm 160cm

 

How to measure yourself:

First up, we measure the bust. This is done on the biggest part of your bust, like in the picture below.

Next up is the waist. This is measured at the smallest part of your waist, as can be seen below. All our products are high-waist unless otherwise stated, so your natural waist needs to be measured. 

Lastly, we measure the hips, and like before, this is always at the widest part of your hips, as can be seen below.

With a better idea of what your measurements are, it makes choosing the correct size, that much easier.

NB: We encourage that you use the largest part of your body to determine your size eg:

  • if your bust = small,
  • waist = small
  • but hips = medium 

In the example above, we would recommend that you rather buy your desired clothing item in medium. Alternatively, you can connect with us on info@barbaramckenzie.com about your unique size and we will confirm if your item can be made specially for you. 

For more detailed measurements, there are more on WikiHow. *Pictures sourced from WikiHow.