Dress size 42 EU in US

What is the equivalent size to the European dress size 42 in the USA?

Dress size 42 in Europe is equivalent to size 12 in the US.

This equivalence of the European size of dress usually applies to almost all brands, however, it may be the case that some brands meet this equivalence.

However, this is something that is very rare, since it is normal for brands to use standard measurements so that the 42 EU size of women's dress always has a size 12 in its US equivalence.

EU 42 = US 12

What are the measurements of a dress size EU 42 in US?

Dress size 42 in Europe have the following measurements:

• Bust: 37.1 inch / 94 cm
• Waist: 30 inch / 76 cm
• Hip: 39 inch / 99 cm

In order to know the correct measurements of dress to be worn, the correct hip and waist measurements must be taken. To be able to measure these elements, you must take into account from where the measurements should be taken. In the case of the waist should be measured from the narrowest area and the hip should be measured from the widest area.

Therefore, if a womans body has the same or similar measurements to the ones indicated above, the dress size recommended to wear is 42 EU or 12 US.