Sizes

Saidi % Mbelu – Size Guide

African attire is often tailored for a comfortable yet elegant fit. For the best results, measure yourself using a soft tape measure and compare with the charts below.
Tip: If you fall between sizes, choose the next size up.

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1. Women’s Size Guide
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How to Measure:
– Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest.
– Waist: Measure around your natural waistline.
– Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips.
– Shoulder: Measure from one shoulder tip to the other.
– Dress Length: Measure from the highest point of the shoulder to desired hemline.

Women’s Clothing (Dresses, Tops, Kaftans, Two-Pieces)

Size | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hips (cm)
XS (UK 6) | 80–84 | 62–66 | 86–90
S (UK 8) | 85–89 | 67–71 | 91–95
M (UK 10–12) | 90–96 | 72–78 | 96–102
L (UK 14–16) | 97–104 | 79–86 | 103–110
XL (UK 18) | 105–112 | 87–94 | 111–118
XXL (UK 20–22) | 113–122 | 95–104 | 119–128
3XL (UK 24–26) | 123–132 | 105–115 | 129–138

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2. Men’s Size Guide
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How to Measure:
– Chest: Measure around the fullest part of the chest.
– Waist: Measure around your waistline.
– Shoulder: Measure shoulder tip to shoulder tip.
– Top Length: Measure from shoulder to hem.

Men’s Shirts, Kaftans, Dashikis, African Suits

Size | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) | Shoulder (cm)
S | 90–96 | 76–82 | 44–46
M | 97–104 | 83–90 | 47–49
L | 105–112 | 91–98 | 50–52
XL | 113–120 | 99–106 | 53–55
XXL | 121–128 | 107–114 | 56–58
3XL | 129–138 | 115–124 | 59–61

Men’s Pants

Size | Waist (cm) | Hips (cm) | Length (cm)
S | 76–82 | 90–96 | 102
M | 83–90 | 97–104 | 103
L | 91–98 | 105–112 | 104
XL | 99–106 | 113–120 | 105
XXL | 107–114 | 121–128 | 106

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General Fit Tips
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– African print fabrics often have little or no stretch—always check measurements.
– Kaftans, Agbada, and tailored suits are designed for a slightly comfortable fit.
– If unsure, choose one size up.
– Custom sizing is ideal for curvy, tall, or petite body types.