How to Choose the Right Size in the Hipobuy Spreadsheet: A Complete Guide

Sizing is the number one cause of returns in the Hipobuy spreadsheet. This guide explains how to measure yourself, read sizing charts, and choose the right size for every category. If you follow this process, you will eliminate the most common ordering mistake. Why Sizing Is So Important Different suppliers use different sizing standards. A "Large" from one supplier might be a "Medium" from another. European sizes do not always convert cleanly to US sizes. Some items are intentionally oversized, while others are slim fit. The only way to get the right size is to measure your body and compare against the specific chart for the product. How to Measure Yourself You need a soft measuring tape. If you do not have one, buy one. It is the most important tool for buying clothes online. 1. Chest: Measure around the widest part of your chest, keeping the tape horizontal. 2. Waist: Measure around your natural waistline, usually at the level of your navel. 3. Hips: Measure around the widest part of your hips. 4. Inseam: Measure from the crotch to the ankle bone along the inside of your leg. 5. Foot length: Measure from the heel to the tip of your longest toe in centimeters. 6. Shoulder width: Measure from the edge of one shoulder to the other across your back. Write these measurements down. Save them on your phone. You will use them every time you order. How to Read a Sizing Chart Every product in the 2026 spreadsheet should have a sizing chart. The chart lists measurements for each size in centimeters. Do not guess. Compare your actual measurements to the chart. If your chest is 102 cm and the chart says a Large is 104 cm, that is a good fit. If the chart says a Large is 96 cm, you need to size up. Always check the measurement, not the size label. Category-Specific Sizing Tips Shoes Most sneakers run true to size, but EU to US conversions can be half-size off. Measure your foot length in centimeters and compare against the chart. If you have wide feet, look for suppliers that note wide sizing or go up half a size. Hoodies and Sweaters Oversized hoodies generally need 6-10 cm of extra pit-to-pit width. For a true oversized look, order one size up from your usual size. If the chart shows a boxy fit, you might need to go up two sizes. T-Shirts For an oversized boxy fit, choose one size larger and verify the shoulder drop measurement. For a fitted look, go true to size and check the chest measurement. Heavyweight tees often fit slightly smaller than standard tees. Jackets Jackets meant for layering should be sized up by one. Measure your chest with a hoodie on, then add 4-6 cm for comfortable movement. Puffers naturally add volume, so do not size up more than one unless you want a dramatic oversized look. Pants and Shorts Measure your actual waist and inseam before ordering. For wide-leg styles, the hip measurement is more important than the waist. For cargo pants, check the thigh measurement to ensure pocket bulge does not restrict movement. What to Do When Measurements Are Between Sizes If your measurement falls between two sizes, choose based on the fit you want. For a relaxed fit, go up. For a fitted look, go down. When in doubt, size up. It is easier to adjust a slightly large item than to stretch a small one. Common Sizing Mistakes 1. Not measuring yourself. Guessing your size is the fastest way to get it wrong. 2. Using one chart for all suppliers. Every supplier has a different chart. 3. Ignoring the fit type. A "Large" in slim fit is not the same as a "Large" in oversized. 4. Not checking the shoulder measurement for boxy fits. Shoulder drop is critical for the silhouette. 5. Forgetting to account for shrinkage. Some fabrics shrink after washing. Check the material notes. Bottom Line Sizing is the most important step in the buying process. Measure your body, compare against the chart, and consider the fit type. This simple process will eliminate the majority of returns and exchanges.