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Korean clothing sizes, decoded. 55 is a Western S, 66 is M, 77 is L. Most Instagram brands ship one "Free Size" that fits XS-S only. Convert below.

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Korean Free Size online brands fit Western XS-S only. For Korean L (77) and above, shop department-store brands or Musinsa's sized lines instead.

Why they run small

Korean sizing is cut for a 158-162 cm body, 84-88 cm bust.

Anyone above that, size up.

Instagram brands skew even smaller, around a 155-160 cm reference. That's why Free Size pieces fit a Western XS to S only.

  • Western S → Korean 55, sized lines
  • Western M → Korean 66-77, department-store brands
  • Western L+ → SPA chains or Musinsa extended-size filter

Reference tables

The widget above covers most lookups. Open these only if you need the raw chart.

Women's sizes Tops, bottoms, dresses

Tops

KRJPUSUKEUBust (cm)Height (cm)
44 · XS50-24-632-3480-83150-155
55 · S72-46-834-3684-87155-160
66 · M94-68-1036-3888-91160-165
77 · L116-810-1238-4092-95165-170
88 · XL138-1012-1440-4296-99170-175
99 · XXL1510-1214-1642-44100-103170+

Bottoms (KR inch waist)

KR (in)JPUSUKEUWaist (cm)Hip (cm)
24 · XS50-24-632-3460-6284-86
25 · S72-46-834-3663-6587-89
26 · S72-46-834-3666-6890-92
27 · M94-68-1036-3869-7193-95
28 · M94-68-1036-3872-7496-98
29 · L116-810-1238-4075-7799-101
30 · L118-1012-1440-4278-80102-104
31 · XL1310-1214-1642-4481-83105-107
32 · XL1310-1214-1642-4484-86108-110

Dresses + outerwear

KRJPUSUKEUBustWaistHip
44 · XS50-24-632-3480-8360-6384-87
55 · S72-46-834-3684-8764-6788-91
66 · M94-68-1036-3888-9168-7192-95
77 · L116-810-1238-4092-9572-7596-99
88 · XL138-1012-1440-4296-9976-79100-103

Korean denim runs about 1 inch tighter than the printed waist. A KR 27 fits closer to a US 26.

Men's sizes Tops (chest cm) and bottoms (inch waist)

Tops (KR number = chest in cm)

KRJPUSUKEUChest (cm)Height (cm)
85 · XSXSXSXS4482-86160-165
90 · SSSS4686-90165-170
95 · MMMM4890-94170-175
100 · LLLL5094-98175-180
105 · XLLLXLXL5298-102178-183
110 · XXL3LXXLXXL54102-106183-188
115 · 3XL4L3XL3XL56106-110188+

Bottoms

KR (in)JPUSUKEUWaist (cm)
28 · XS2828284471-72
30 · S3030304676-77
32 · M3232324881-82
33 · M3333334984-85
34 · L3434345086-87
36 · XL3636365291-92
38 · XXL3838385496-97
Kids' sizes Korean label = height in cm
KRUS ageEUUKHeight (cm)Height (in)
8012-18m8012-18m75-8529-33
9018-24m8618-24m85-9533-37
1002-3y982-3y95-10537-41
1104-5y1104-5y105-11541-45
1206-7y1226-7y115-12545-49
1307-8y1347-8y125-13549-53
1409-10y1409-10y135-14553-57
15011-12y15211-12y145-15557-61
16013-14y16413-14y155-16561-65

Measure the child's height, round up to the next 10.

How to measure yourself Bust, waist, hip, inseam, shoulder, height
Bust / chest

Tape around the fullest part, parallel to the floor.

Waist

Narrowest point between ribs and hip. KR 27 inch label = ~69 cm.

Hip

Fullest part, 18-20 cm below the waist. Korean denim is hip-driven.

Inseam

Crotch seam to ankle. KR cut: 76-80 cm women, 78-82 cm men.

Shoulder

Seam to seam across the back. KR 95 jacket = 44-46 cm.

Height

Barefoot. KR 55 = 155-160 cm. 170+ cm should size up.

Brand fit notes MATIN KIM, CHUU, ADER, Mardi, 8seconds, Musinsa
  • MATIN KIM

    Free Size only on most pieces. Fits XS-S, intentional oversize drape on outerwear.

  • CHUU

    Denim, inch waist. "Minus 5kg" jean fits one inch tighter than printed.

  • ADER Error

    Oversized. Size down one for regular fit.

  • Mardi Mercredi

    Free Size with intentional oversize drape.

  • 8seconds

    Samsung SPA. KS-standard 44-88, most reliable basics.

  • Musinsa Standard

    Modern slim, not oversized. Check per-product chart on each listing.

Shopping in Seoul

  • "Free Size" = XS-S only

    Instagram brands (MATIN KIM, Mardi, CHUU) stock one universal cut. Above Western M? Skip them.

  • Denim runs 1 inch tighter

    KR 27 inch label fits closer to US 26. Try before you buy.

  • Returns are restricted

    Free Size and sale items are final sale. Musinsa and 29CM follow the 7-day Korean e-commerce return law.

  • Use Musinsa's per-product chart

    Every listing on Musinsa publishes bust / waist / shoulder in cm. Most reliable source when you can't try on.

Buying clothes in Seoul

Common questions

  • What is Korean size 55, 66, 77?

    55 = Western S (bust 84-87 cm, US 2-4, JP 7). 66 = M (bust 88-91 cm, US 4-6, JP 9). 77 = L (bust 92-95 cm, US 6-8, JP 11). For men, the number is the chest in cm: 95 = M, 100 = L.

  • How do I convert US size to Korean?

    Women's tops: US S = KR 55, M = 66, L = 77. Men's tops: US S = KR 90, M = 95, L = 100. Jeans use the same inch waist on both, but Korean denim runs ~1 inch tighter than printed.

  • What does "Free Size" actually mean?

    Free Size (프리 사이즈) is one universal cut, common on Korean online brands. It typically fits between KR 44 and 55 (Western XS to S, bust up to ~88 cm). Above a Western M, free-size pieces will not fit. Almost always final sale.

  • Can I return clothes I buy in Seoul?

    Department-store and SPA returns are standard within 7-14 days with receipt and tags. Free Size and Dongdaemun wholesale pieces are usually final sale. Online (Musinsa, 29CM) follows the 7-day Korean e-commerce return law; buyer pays return shipping.

  • Will Korean dresses fit a Western M?

    Western M typically fits KR 66 in dresses (bust 88-91 cm, waist 68-71 cm, hip 92-95 cm). If you are 165+ cm or hip over 95 cm, size up to 77.

  • Are Musinsa sizes standardised?

    No. Each brand on Musinsa publishes its own chart. Every product page shows bust / shoulder / waist / sleeve / length in cm. Always cross-check against a piece you own.

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