Bday Parties Costume Sizing Chart
Most costumes tend to run small! Unless stated otherwise in the costume listing, the following are recommended measurements for costume size ranges. If you are uncertain of the size needed, PLEASE ASK PRIOR TO PURCHASING. Most children need the next size larger than their normal clothing size.
Costume Measurement Grid:
| Age Group |
Size |
Height |
Waist |
Age (Bust/Chest) |
Weight (Hips) |
| Baby |
I (3-12mo.) |
25"-27" |
23" |
3-13mo. |
|
| |
W (12-18mo.) |
28"-32" |
20" |
12-18mo. |
|
| Toddler |
S (1-2) |
33-34" |
20" |
1-2 yrs |
27-30 lbs |
|
M (2-4) |
39-42" |
21" |
2-3 yrs |
34-38 lbs |
|
(3-4) |
39-42" |
20-21" |
2-3 yrs |
34-38 lbs |
| Child (Girls) |
Small (4-6) |
42-48" |
21-23" |
3-5 yrs |
39-50 lbs |
|
Medium (7-10) |
50-54" |
22-23" |
6-8 yrs |
58-70 lbs |
|
Large (10-12) |
55-58" |
24-25" |
6-9 yrs |
70-84 lbs |
|
Large (12-14) |
56-60" |
31-34" |
9-11 yrs |
|
|
Teen Small Junior 2-6 |
|
22-24" |
31-32" |
|
|
Teen Junior 0-9 |
4'11" - 5' 6" |
24-27 |
30-34 |
95-130 |
|
Tween Small 0-2 |
|
25 |
27 |
|
|
Tween Medium 2-4 |
|
27 |
29 |
|
| Child (Boys) |
Small (4-6) |
39-47" |
22" |
3-5 yrs |
36-47 lbs |
|
Medium (7-10)
Medium 7-8 |
48-51"
48-51" |
24"
23-24" |
6-8 yrs
|
48-60 lbs
48-60lbs |
|
Large (10-12) |
54-58" |
25" |
9-11 yrs |
60-87 lbs |
|
Large (12-14) |
56-60" |
31-34" |
|
|
|
Large (14-16) |
69-62" |
26-27" |
12-14 yrs |
85-100 lbs |
| Adult Female |
L (12-14) |
5'6"-5'8" |
29-32" |
38-40" Bust |
42" Hips |
|
XL (18-20) |
5'7"-5'8" |
36-39" |
44-47" Bust |
53" Hips |
| Adult Male |
L (42-46) |
5'9''-5'11" |
38-42" |
42-46" Chest |
195-220 lbs |
| Adult Male |
XL (48-52) |
5'11"-6'2" |
46.5" |
48-52"Chest |
260-280 lbs |
Orphan Dress Measurements are below. The child should be approximately 1/2 inch smaller than the dress measurements.
| Size |
Bust |
Waist |
Shoulder to Hem |
| 2 Small |
21" |
21" |
22" |
| 4 Medium |
24" |
24" |
26" |
| 6 Large |
28" |
26" |
31" |
| 8 Extra Large |
31" |
29" |
35" | |