GRADUATES SCHOOLWEAR

Sizing & Measuring Guide

Find the perfect fit first time. We recommend measuring your child rather than going by age alone — children grow at different rates and measurements give a much more accurate result.

Size data provided by David Luke - our primary uniform supplier

BEFORE YOU START

How to measure your child

You only need a flexible tape measure and a few minutes. Take measurements over light clothing and write them down before heading to our size charts below.

Height

Stand without shoes on a flat floor. Measure from the top of the head down to the floor in a straight line.

Chest

Measure around the fullest part of the chest, keeping the tape level under the arms and across the shoulder blades. Stay relaxed, don’t hold your breath!

Waist

Measure around the fullest part of the chest, keeping the tape level under the arms and across the shoulder blades. Stay relaxed, don’t hold your breath!

Inside leg

Put shoes on and stand naturally. Measure from the crotch down the inner leg to where trousers would normally finish, usually about 1 inch from the floor.

Collar

For boys’ shirts only. Measure around the base of the neck where the collar would naturally sit when worn.

Skirt length

Measure from where the skirt would sit (usually between the waist and hips) down to where you’d like it to finish.

Always measure, never guess by age. David Luke size charts use actual body measurements rather than age, because children of the same age can vary significantly in build. If your child falls between two sizes, we generally recommend sizing up for trousers and blazers to allow for growth. Our team in store are always happy to advise.

SIZE CHARTS

Find your size

Select a garment category below. All measurements marked * are body measurements, not garment measurements. Charts sourced from David Luke, our primary uniform supplier.

BOYS & GIRLS

Eco Blazer — Sizes 22″ to 34″

Use your chest measurement as the primary guide. David Luke blazers are true to size and accommodate a shirt and jumper underneath — no need to size up.

Chest (inches)* Chest (cm)* Sleeve (cm) Length (cm) Approx. Age
22"5640453–4
24"6144495–6
25"63.545.551.56–7
26"6647.5547–8
27"68.550.556.58–9
28"7152599–10
29"7453.561.510–11
30"7656.56411–12
31"7958.566.512–13
32"81.5616913–14
33"84617114–15
34"86.5627315–16

BOYS & GIRLS

Eco Blazer — Larger Sizes 35″ to 52″

For older or larger pupils. Chest measurement remains the key guide.

Chest (inches)* Chest (cm)* Sleeve (cm) Length (cm)
35"896374
36"91.563.575
37"946576
38"96.56577
39"996578
40"10265.578.5
41"10465.579
42"1076679.5
44"11266.580
46"11766.580.5
48"1226980.5
50"1277081
52"1327081

* How to measure for a blazer: Measure around the fullest part of the chest, keeping the tape level under the arms and across the shoulder blades. If you measure 30″ (76cm), choose a size 30″ blazer. Our David Luke blazers are designed to be true to size and comfortably accommodate a shirt and jumper underneath.

BOYS & GIRLS

Boys' School Shirts

Boys’ shirts are sized by collar measurement. Chest is given as a guide only.

Collar (inches)* Chest (inches)* Approx. Age
10.5"29"3–4
11"30"5–6
11.5"30"5–6
12"31.5"7–8
12.5"33"9–10
13"34.5"11
13.5"37"12
14"39.5"13
14.5"42"14
15"43.5"15
15.5"46"16
16"47"16+
16.5"50"—
17"51"—
17.5"53.5"—
18"55"—

* Measuring for a collar (boys): Place the tape measure around the base of the neck where the shirt collar would sit when done up. Add ½ inch if your child is between sizes for a comfortable fit.

BOYS & GIRLS

Girls' School Blouses

Girls’ blouses and shirts are sized by chest measurement in inches.

Size (inches)* Chest (inches)* Approx. Age
22"29"3–4
24"31"5–6
26"32"7–8
28"34"9–10
30"36"11
32"38"12
34"40"13
36"42"14
38"44"15
40"45.5"16
42"47.5"16+
44"49.5"—
46"51.5"—

BOYS - JUNIOR

Junior Boys' Trousers (Ages 1/2–12/13)

Junior trousers are sized by age and waist. Available in Short (S) and Regular (R) leg lengths. All junior styles feature a half-elasticated back waist for comfort and growth room.

Age Waist (inches)* Waist (cm)* Leg lengths available
1/219"48.5Regular
2/320"51Regular
3/420"51Regular
4/521"53.5Short, Regular
5/622"56Regular
6/722.5"57Short, Regular
7/823"58.5Short, Regular
8/924"61Short, Regular
9/1025"63.5Short, Regular
10/1126"66Short, Regular
11/1227"68.5Short, Regular
12/1328"71Short, Regular

* Body measurements, not garment measurements. Measure the waist at the natural waistline — the narrowest part of the torso. For leg length, measure from the crotch to where the trousers should finish with shoes on, usually about 1 inch from the floor. Fit guide: Regular fit = standard leg width. Slim fit = slightly smaller waist and slimmer leg. Sturdy fit = shorter leg length, wider on hips and legs. Not all fits are available in every size — please check the product page or ask in store.

BOYS - SENIOR

Senior Boys' Trousers

Senior trousers are sold by waist size with a choice of leg length: Short (S), Regular (R), Long (L) and Extra Long (XL). Measure waist and inside leg for the best fit. Available in Regular, Slim and Sturdy fits.

Waist (inches)* Waist (cm)* Short leg Regular leg Long leg XL leg Approx. Age
24"61—24"——9–10
25"63.5—26"——10–11
26"6626"28"30"—11–12
27"68.527"29"31"—12–13
28"7128"30"32"—13–14
29"73.528"30"32"—14–15
30"7630"32"34"36"15–16
31"7930"32"34"—16
32"81.530"32"34"36"16+
34"86.530"32"34"36"—
36"91.5—32"34"36"—
38"96.5—32"34"——
40"101.5—32"34"——
42"106.5—32"———

* Body measurements, not garment measurements. Measure the waist at the natural waistline — the narrowest part of the torso. For leg length, measure from the crotch to where the trousers should finish with shoes on, usually about 1 inch from the floor. Fit guide: Regular fit = standard leg width. Slim fit = slightly smaller waist and slimmer leg. Sturdy fit = shorter leg length, wider on hips and legs. Not all fits are available in every size — please check the product page or ask in store.

GIRLS - JUNIOR

Junior Girls' Trousers (Ages 3/4–12/13)

Junior girls’ trousers are sized by age with corresponding waist measurements. Features an internal waist adjuster for a comfortable fit as children grow.

Age Waist (cm)* Inside Leg (cm)
3/45143
4/553.548
5/65550.5
6/75753.5
7/859.556
8/96161
9/1063.563.5
10/116666
11/1268.571
12/137173.5

* Body measurements, not garment measurements. Measure the waist at the natural waistline — the narrowest part of the torso, usually midway between the bottom rib and hip bone. For inside leg, measure from the crotch down to where the trousers should finish with shoes on, usually about 1 inch from the floor. All junior styles include an internal waist adjuster for a comfortable fit as children grow.

GIRLS - SENIOR

Senior Girls' Trousers

Senior girls’ trousers are sized by waist in inches with multiple leg length options: Short (S), Regular (R), Long (L) and Extra Long (XL). All styles include an internal waist adjuster.

Waist (inches)* Waist (cm)* Short leg Regular leg Long leg XL leg
22"5624"26"28"30"
23"58.524"26"28"30"
24"6124"26"28"30"
25"63.526"28"30"32"
26"6628"30"32"34"
27"68.528"30"32"34"
28"7128"30"32"34"
29"73.528"30"32"34"
30"7628"30"32"34"
31"7928"30"32"34"
32"81.528"30"32"34"
34"86.528"30"32"34"
36"91.528"30"32"34"
38"96.528"30"32"34"

* Body measurements, not garment measurements. Measure the waist at the natural waistline — the narrowest part of the torso, usually midway between the bottom rib and hip bone. For inside leg, measure from the crotch down to where the trousers should finish with shoes on, usually about 1 inch from the floor. All senior girls' styles include an internal waist adjuster for a comfortable, flexible fit.

GIRLS - JUNIOR

Junior Girls' Skirts (Ages 3/4–12/13)

Junior skirts are sized by age and waist. Lengths shown in inches. Pinafores and dresses are sized by chest.

Age Waist (cm)* Skirt Length (inches)
3/45112"
4/553.513"
6/75615"
8/96017"
9/1063.518"
11/126519"
12/1367.520"

* Body measurements, not garment measurements. Measure the waist at the natural waistline — the narrowest part of the torso, usually midway between the bottom rib and hip bone. Skirt length is measured from where the skirt sits (usually midway between the waist and hips) down to where you'd like it to finish. If your child is between sizes, we recommend sizing up.

GIRLS - SENIOR

Senior Straight Skirt

Senior skirts are sold by waist size. Multiple lengths available: 18″, 20″, 22″ and 24″. Measure from where the skirt would sit (usually between waist and hips) to where you’d like it to finish.

Waist (inches)* Waist (cm)* Lengths available (inches)
22"5618", 20", 22"
24"6118", 20", 22"
26"6618", 20", 22"
28"7118", 20", 22"
30"7618", 20", 22"
32"81.518", 20", 22", 24"
34"86.518", 20", 22", 24"
36"91.518", 20", 22", 24"
38"96.518", 20", 22", 24"

* Body measurements, not garment measurements. Measure the waist at the natural waistline — the narrowest part of the torso. Skirt length is measured from where the skirt sits (usually midway between the waist and hips) down to where you'd like it to finish. If your child is between sizes, we recommend sizing up.

BOYS - JUNIOR

Junior Boys' Classic Shorts

Sized by age and waist. Half-elasticated back waistband for comfort.

Age Waist (inches)* Waist (cm)* Inside Leg (cm)
3/420"519
4/521"53.59.5
5/622"5610.3
7/823"58.511.5
8/924"6112.8
9/1025"63.514
10/1126"6615.4
11/1227"68.516.6
12/1328"7117.2

* Body measurements, not garment measurements. Measure the waist at the natural waistline — the narrowest part of the torso, usually midway between the bottom rib and hip bone. All junior styles feature a half-elasticated back waistband for comfort and growth room.

BOYS - SENIOR

Senior Boys' Bermuda Shorts

Sold by waist size. Internal waist adjuster included.

Waist (inches)* Waist (cm)* Inside Leg (cm)
21"53.514
22"5615
23"58.516.5
24"6118
25"63.519
26"6620
27"68.522
28"7122.5
30"7623.5
32"8124
34"86.525.5
36"91.527
38"96.528

* Body measurements, not garment measurements. Measure the waist at the natural waistline — the narrowest part of the torso, usually midway between the bottom rib and hip bone. All senior Bermuda shorts include an internal waist adjuster for a comfortable and flexible fit.

Not sure which size to choose?

Our team in store and online are always happy to help. Bring your measurements and we’ll point you in the right direction.

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