A|wear size guide:

There are ways to keep your clothes looking new for a longer period of time by following the appropriate guides on the care label during washing. In this section we will advise you on, size guide, washcaredo’s & dont’s, washcare symbols. We will also cover how to measure, and ‘how-to’ measuring tips, (please note all our measurements are in cm’s).

How to measure:

• Bust is measured around the fullest part of the bust and across the shoulder blades with non-padded bra on.
• Waist is measured around the natural waistline i.e. narrowest part between bust and hips.
• Hips are measured at the widest part of the thighs with legs kept together.
• Inside leg is measured at the crotch to the anklebone.

Size guide

International size conversion:

A|wear size & fit guidelines for dresses, outwear & jackets:

A|wear tops size & fit guidelines:

Dresses & tunic lengths:

To make your choice that bit easier we have put together a guide to give you a better view on our dress and tunic lengths.

Please not all Dress Guideline Lengths are measured from the Neck Shoulder Point (NSP) and are measured in centimetres, that simply means you measure from where your neck and shoulder meet!

Dress lengths

Tunic lengths

A|wear denim & trouser fits:

Fit is absolutely king for us here at A|wear. We cover all five shapes to ensure we have a fit & style that suits every girl. What most girls don't know is that jeans are actually one of the easiest things to buy once you get your fit & size right!

What we always recommend is to give your self time and check out our full range of styles. You will find a shape & fit that flatters & suits your body, so you can focus on looking fabulous!

Our style guide:

Skinny: Super slim fit.
Bootcut: Slim thigh with a kick in the end of the leg
Fit & Flare: Super slim thigh win an exaggerated flare extending from the knee to ankle.
Straight: Slim but not skinny, single leg width from hip to ankle.
Wide: Wider legged style with a single width from hip to ankle.

Jeans, trouser leg lengths (inside leg)

Concession size guide:

In this section we will advise you on for for all of our concession brands. Please note there are variations between Brand and A|wear standard sizing. Please check the relevant brand details below.

How to measure:

• Bust is measured around the fullest part of the bust and across the shoulder blades with non-padded bra on.
• Waist is measured around the natural waistline i.e. narrowest part between bust and hips.
• Hips are measured at the widest part of the thighs with legs kept together.
• Inside leg is measured at the crotch to the anklebone.

Mela size guide:

True Decadance:

Closet:

Glamorous:

Jasmine:

Wash care guidelines:

There are ways to keep your clothes looking new for a longer period of time by applying the following rules during washing:

• Always read the care label inserted into the garment and follow the washing instructions accordingly.
• Do not overload your washing machine.
• Sort your washing according to similar wash care instructions and similar colours.
• Do not leave garments with white and coloured panels soaking for too long a period.
• Turn garments inside out before washing especially jeans, printed garments and garments with embellishments on them i.e. beads, sequins etc.
• Wash garments at correct temperature. If unsure, wash at a lower temperature rather than a higher temperature.
• Do not use too much detergent.
• Do not use fabric detergents containing bleach.
• When hand washing garments, rinse until water runs clear.
• Do not spin any wool, acetate, viscose or mix garments.
• Dry as stated on the washing instructions.
• Do not tumble dry garments unless stated on washing instruction.
• Always Dry Clean garments when stated on the washing instruction.
• Take care when ironing; always follow the instructions on the washing instructions label.
• Always iron garments that have prints or embellishments on the reverse.

Washing guide

The washtub symbol shows you whether your garment is suitable for machine washing. The recommended temperature is indicated by the number inside the tub. The amount of spin is indicated by bars underneath.

A washtub with no bar indicates the machine will use maximum action with a normal spin. The number in the wash tub shows it can be washed at a maximum temperature of 40°c.

A washtub with a single bar underneath indicates your clothes are suitable for a synthetic wash. The machine will wash with medium agitation. The number shows it can be washed at the maximum temperature of 40°c.

The wash tub with two bars indicates your garment should be washed as wool. The machine’s action is reduced, with a normal machine spin. The number in the tub represents it can be washed at the maximum temperature should be 40°c.

This symbol in the tub means your garment is hand wash only. Your garment is too delicate to machine wash. When hand washing en sure the temperature is cool.

This shows that your garments are not suitable to wash.

Tumble dry guide

This single box symbol indicates you can tumble dry your garment.

This symbol indicates your garment is suitable to tumble dry, but on a low heat setting.

This symbol indicates your garment is suitable to tumble dry, but on a medium heat setting.

This symbol indicates your garment is suitable to tumble dry, but on a high heat setting.

This symbol means that drip drying is recommended for your garment

This symbol means that your garment should be line or hung to dry. Best results in drying will occur after removing excess water.

This symbol means that your garment should lie flat to dry. This is importand for delicate clothes whose shape could be distorted by hang/vertical drying.

This symbol means your garment is not suitable to tumble dry.

Ironing guide

The iron symbol shows you the temperature most suitable for your garment. The more dots on the symbol the hotter the temperature of the iron.

1 dot represents a cool iron temperature of approximately 110°c. This temperature is best used for acrylics, nylons and acetates.

2 dots on the symbol is a warm iron temperature of approximately 150°c. This temperature is suitable for polyester mixes, and wool garments.

3 dots on the symbol is a hot iron temperature of 200°c. This temperature is suitable for cottons and linens.

This symbol shows that your clothes are not suitable to iron.

Dry cleaning guide

The dry cleaning symbol is a circle. the circle will contain a letter - this letter refers to the solvent suitable for this garment. A bar underneath the circle means that a milder process should be used.

This indicates you can dry clean your garment. The p represents perchloroetheylene solvent which is the most commonly used.

The circle with the ‘P’ instructs the dry cleaner to use a perchloroetheylene solvent. The single bar underneath the circle indicates a milder process.

The circle with the ‘F’ instructs the dry-cleaner to use the solvent r113 & hydrocarbon. This is a milder, environmentally friendly process, making it ideal for embellished/decorative garments, milder process for embellished garments

The circle with the ‘F’ and single bar underneath represents the solvent r113 & hydrocarbon. This process is milder, environmentally friendly, making it ideal for embellished or more decorative garments, dry clean in any solvent

The circle with the ‘A’ indicates that your garment is suitable to dry clean in any solvent.

This symbol states the garment is not suitable to dry clean.

Bleaching guide

Strong liquid bleach is most commonly used for disinfectant, and unlike colour safe bleaches used in detergents, it will remove the colour from your clothes. So it is very important to read the care label to make sure your clothes can be bleached first.

This symbol shows you can use a chlorine bleach on your garment. Make sure you follow the recommended strength solution. Generally for a lot of fabrics the solution is 1 part bleach to 100 parts water - please note this is a guide.

This symbol means do not use bleach.

A|wear shoe info & care guide:

Clean and protect your shoes regularly using the correct product. Always use the appropriate shoe care product on your footwear. Unfortunately we don't stock shoe care products but these can be sourced at local supermarkets or shoe stores.

Suede & Nubuck

Treat with an appropriate protector before wear. To keep your shoes looking fresh, invest in a suede brush to keep the nap raised. Suede or Nubuck shoes should never be washed.

Trainers

Our trainers and canvas should not be washed in the washing machine.
If they do get dirty remove excess dirt with a brush or cloth when dirt has dried.

Things to avoid

Machine washing - as this will seriously damage your shoes.
Drying wet shoes with a hairdryer or artificial heat as the leather will separate from its bonding and may cause irreparable damage to your shoes. Stuff them with newspaper and let them dry naturally, away from a direct heat source.
Using sharp objects on or near your footwear

Tips

Alternate footwear to allow uppers to breathe and to prolong the lifespan of your footwear.
Replace heel tips, leather soles and in socks regularly to prolong the life of your footwear and prevent damage to the construction.
Check the top pieces on your heels regularly just to make sure they aren't wearing through to the heeling material.
We are happy to help if you need any further advice or care information for your footwear!

Footwear symbols

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
Heavily dyed leather uppers are not colourfast and some dye transfer may occur.
Footwear is not waterproof unless clearly labelled as such.
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