Body measurements in inches for Columbia women's jackets, fleece, vests, tops, leggings and joggers. Measure yourself, match the closest row and order that size.
How to measure
- Use a soft sewing tape. Columbia warns that a metal tape measure or a yardstick can give you a wrong reading.
- Bust: at the fullest part of your chest, under the arms and over the shoulder blades, tape firm and level.
- Waist: around your natural waistline, tape sitting comfortably.
- Hip: around the fullest part of your hips.
These are body measurements, not garment measurements.
Size chart
| Size | Numeric size | Bust | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 2 | 32–33 | 25.5–26.5 | 34.5–35.5 |
| S | 4–6 | 34–35 | 27.5–28.5 | 36.5–37.5 |
| M | 8–10 | 36–37.5 | 29.5–30.5 | 38.5–40 |
| L | 12–14 | 39–40.5 | 32–33.5 | 41.5–43 |
| XL | 16–18 | 42–44.5 | 35.5–37.5 | 45–47 |
| Size | Numeric size | Bust | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X | 16W–18W | 43–45 | 36–38 | 45–47 |
| 2X | 20W–22W | 47–49 | 40–42 | 49–51 |
| 3X | 24W–26W | 51–53 | 44–46 | 53–55 |
This chart stops at XL in standard sizes. Columbia makes some styles in 2XL (XXL); for those, call us and we will help you check the fit.
Columbia fits
- Active: skims the body, cut for moving.
- Modern Classic (Regular): an easy fit with room to move.
- Relaxed: Columbia's most generous fit.
Between sizes
- We didn't find a general between-sizes rule from Columbia. Some styles carry their own note, such as oversized styles that say to size down for a closer fit.
- Our advice: for a jacket or vest you will wear over layers, take the larger size. For a closer fit, take the smaller one.
Sizing questions
- What numeric size is a Columbia medium?
- On this chart, M matches an 8–10, S a 4–6 and L a 12–14.
- Do 1X and XL fit the same?
- No. 1X (16W–18W) fits a 43 to 45 inch bust and a 36 to 38 inch waist. XL (16–18) fits a 42 to 44.5 inch bust and a 35.5 to 37.5 inch waist.
- Can I try it on first?
- Come by Circle A in Elk City to try on what we have in stock, or call (580) 225-7363 and we will help you pick a size.
Measurements from Columbia's women's size chart in inches, as published by a US Columbia retailer and checked against Columbia's own European size guide.