When does a problem arise about size selection?  We see very specific occasions when size is an issue after a garment has delivered.  They include:

• When the person ordering does not bother to measure the child and use the size charts we provide on line
• When the person ordering insists that the child/person wears a specific size regardless of what the size chart provided with that garment says
• When the person ordering insists that they want to “allow room to grow” and add on considerably to the actual measurements
• When the person ordering has measurements taken by a seamstress or tailer (believe it!  After all - they will only get paid to do alterations!)
• When the person ordering uses a size chart other than the one provided with the style they are ordering.

These are the most likely times that fit will be a genuine issue.

To avoid the problems - simply take accurate measurements and use the size chart with the garment you’re ordering — it’s that easy!

There’s really no mystery or secret to it.  We even provide a full page on “how to” in the Girls Dresses and The Perfect Pear Departments to help you.   It’s really only common sense:

• Measure over underwear only (and  not long johns, please!)
• Measure with a non-stretching tape measure (never use a string or something else)
• Take accurate but not too tight measurements
• Compare to the size chart shown with the style(s) you will be ordering
• Select the size that is large enough for all the wearer’s measurements

That’s it!

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