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General Costume Sizing Chart
Basic guidelines that will help you select the proper size

Arlene's Costumes want the items you choose to fit well so that they may be fully enjoyed.
Please check the product description for actual size(s) offered. Costumes are NOT available in all sizes. We try to include all possible sizes, if you can't locate your size or have a concern about the fit, please don't hesitate to call and ask questions. We will be happy to assist you in finding a costume or accessory that's right for you.
  • Different manufactures have their own sizing system; the charts below represent a 'basic guideline'.
  • The sizing of some costumes may fall outside of these guidelines, if that is the case, it should be reflected in the product description of each individual costume.
  • Bodysuit costumes (like superheroes) are meant to be tight fitting, please keep that in mind when selecting your size.
  • If in doubt between two sizes, it's usually best to order the larger size for a more comfortable fit. In colder climates we suggest ordering the larger size, so that the costume can be worn over your child's warmer clothing.
  • The packaging on some costumes show sizes by child years instead of child sizes. So you may order by size on the website and then once you receive a costume it shows ages on the package instead of sizes. Please look at the costume carefully, it does NOT mean that the wrong size was shipped. Here is a brief guideline for what the sizes/age might be:
    • Small 4-6 (3-4 years)
    • Medium 8-10 (5-7 years)
    • Large 12-14 (8-10 years)

    We apologize for any confusion this may cause.

Click a link below to find the appropriate chart:
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Basic Guidelines Sizing Chart for Females

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Women

Girls

(Dress Size)

(Clothing Size)

Standard/One-size

8-12

7-10

X-Small

4-6

2-4

Small

6-8

4-6

Medium

8-10

8-10

Large

10-12

12-14

X-Large

12-14

11-14 (Pre-Teen)

Plus/1X

16-20

7-10 (Husky)

2X

24-26

-

3X

28-30

-

*Remember, if you or your children are tall or full-figured/husky, or if you are unsure about size, we recommend that you buy one size larger than you normally do.

 

Basic Guidelines Sizing Chart for Males

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Men

Boys

(Chest Size)

(Clothing Size)

Standard/One-size

46" or 6' 200lbs

7-10

Small

36-38"

4-6

Medium

40-42"

8-10

Large

42-44"

12-14

X-Large

46-48"

11-14 (Pre-Teen)

Plus/1X

50-52" or 6'2" 300lbs

2X

52-54"

3X

56-58"

*Remember, if you or your children are tall or full-figured/husky, or if you are unsure about size, we recommend that you buy one size larger than you normally do.


Basic Guidelines Sizing Chart for Teens

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Teen Girls

Teen Boys

(Clothing Size)

(Clothing Size)

Standard/One-size

-

-

Pre-Teen (Child)

11-14

11-14

Teen (Child)

13-16

13-16

Teen (Junior)

0-9

-

Teen (Adult)

2-6

-

Unisex

-

16-18 (Child)

Chest Size

-

40"

Jacket Size

-

34-36

*Remember, if you or your Teen are tall or full-figured/husky, or if you are unsure about size, we recommend that you buy one size larger than you normally do.
Please Note: Some of our Teen costumes are also available in Adult sizes.


Basic Guidelines Sizing Chart for Kids

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Infant

Toddler

Child

(Months)

(Clothing Size)

(Clothing Size)

Standard/One-size

3-12

2-4

7-10

Newborn

0-9

-

-

Bunting 0-6

-

-

Walker 6-12

-

-

X-Small -

-

2-4

Small 18-36 Months

1-2T

4-6

Medium -

2T-3T

8-10

Large -

3T-4T

12-14

Husky - - 7-10
Additional Sizes - 4T-6T 11-14 (Pre-Teen)

*Remember, if you or your children are tall or full-figured/husky, or if you are unsure about size, we recommend that you buy one size larger than you normally do. Please note: Some of our Toddler costumes are also available in Child sizes & some of our Child costumes are also available in Teen size.


 

Basic Guidelines Sizing Chart for Pets

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Dogs

Cats

Misc

One-size

Adjustable

Adjustable

Adjustable

Small 10-12"

10-12"

10-12"

Medium 14-16"

14-16"

14-16"

Large 18-20"

18-20"

18-20"

How to measure for your pet.
Measure the length of Pet from back of pets neck to hind - excludes head & tail.
*We recommend that you buy one size larger if you are unsure of your pets length or if it is uniquely proportioned.


Basic Guidelines Sizing Chart for Hats

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Small

Medium

Large

X-Large
Inches 21 1/4 21 5/8 22 22 3/8 22 3/4 23 1/8 23 1/2 23 7/8 24 1/4
Hat Size 6 3/4 6 7/8 7 7 1/8 7 1/4 7 3/8 7 1/2 7 5/8 7 3/4
How to measure for your hat
Using a belt or yarn, measure around the portion of your head where the headband of the hat will sit. Mark the ends where they meet. Measure then, use the following chart to determine the size of hat you need.

 
 
 
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