Discover the measures of clothes and shoes in the U.S. and how to import them to Brazil with Viajabox

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If you are thinking about buying clothes and shoes in the USA, it is important
to know how the measures work there and how to convert them to the Brazilian system. Beyond
of this, a good option to import your products is through Viajabox, the best
market order redirector.

1 – Learn about the differences in measurements between countries

There are differences that can be significant between measurement systems in each country. The United States uses the imperial system and Brazil, the metric system.

Thus, we can see very different numbers that will represent the same sizes in clothes, shoes, hats, and many kinds of accessories that have varied sizes, but it is not difficult to find the equivalence with Brazil, as long as one has the minimum attention.

And so, before you buy items in these categories on American websites, you need to know the country’s standard sizes and measurements. For this, whenever you have a new question, you can use online converters, which Google itself will suggest. But as time and practice and here, in this article from the ViajaBox Blog, you will understand how weights and measures work in the United States without major difficulties.

The shoe sizes most used by Brazilians are: size 36, which in the USA corresponds to 7 for women; size 39, which in the USA corresponds to 9 for women and 8 for men; size 40 in the USA corresponds to 10 for women and 8.5 for men, and so on.

Note that there is a different numbering for shoe shapes when there is a model that is only female or for both genders.

2 – Measure yourself correctly

When it comes to choosing clothes, it is crucial to take the right measurements in order to buy clothes with a good fit. When researching the availability of clothes in your size on American websites, just measure your bust, waist and hips, basically.

If you don’t know where to position the tape measure, many research sites can guide you to the exact region where you should take each measurement. There will be cases where the selling site itself will have these guidelines.

When looking up the size of a piece, understand what each term or letter means:

• Small or “S” – small or P
• Medium or “M” – medium
• Large or “L” – large or G
• Extra Large or “XL” – GG

The sizes of each piece will have these measurements on their labels.

3 – Read customer reviews

An effective way to make sure that a site offers products with good shapes, fits and seams, is to read the testimonials of the customers themselves. If the site has a dedicated field for customer comments, there will be all kinds of testimonials there.

And you will know if a large piece is adjustable, if a sneaker is comfortable, among other features that you may consider important before buying on an American site.

Measurement tables

Women’s clothing size chart:

Measure	PP	P	M	G	GG
Bust	80 – 84	84 – 88	88 – 92	92 – 96	96
Waist	60 – 64	64 – 68	68 – 72	72 – 76	76
Hip	86 – 90	90 – 94	94 – 98	98 – 102	102

Size chart for men’s clothing:

Measure	PP	P	M	G	GG
Bust	84 – 88	88 – 92	92 – 96	96 – 100	100
Waist	72 – 76	76 – 80	80 – 84	84 – 88	88
Hip	86 – 90	90 – 94	94 – 98	98 -102	102

Women’s shoe size chart:

Brazil	33	34	35	36	37	38	39	40	41	42
USA	4.5	5.5	6	7	7.5	8	9	10	10.5	11.5

Men’s shoe size chart:

Brazil	38	39	40	41	42	43	44	45	46
USA	7	7.5	8.5	9.5	10	11	12	12.5	13.5

These are just measurement tables, which may vary between brands and countries. So it is always good to check the site-specific size guide before buying, because some models may have different shapes than conventional ones.

Conclusion

Shopping on international websites can be a great way to get unique, high-quality products, but choosing the right size and measurements can be a challenge.

By following the tips above, such as knowing the differences in measurements between countries, measuring yourself correctly, reading customer reviews, and considering the site’s return policy, you can increase your chances of finding the right size and having a successful shopping experience on foreign sites.

Are you familiar with the Viajabox redirector? We have the best services on the market for importing from the USA to Brazil. To find out more about our services, simply contact us via our WhatsApp at +1 (321) 533 7341 or via email at contato@viajabox.com.

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