Size Guide

Priam & Lila Size Guide

Choosing the right size helps a garment fit well, feel comfortable and allow a child to move freely.

Our clothing draws on traditional tailoring and, depending on the design, features different cuts and proportions. This guide brings together age references and garment measurements from our size charts.

Please note: ages are indicative only. For styles with measurements listed below, these are the measurements of the finished garment, not the child's body measurements.

1. Size references by garment category

Girls' blouses

Size	Suggested age	Availability
1	1–2 years	Subject to stock shown on the product page
2	2–3 years	Subject to stock shown on the product page
3	3–4 years	Subject to stock shown on the product page
4 and above	To be confirmed by style	Pre-order

Girls' blouses in size 4 and above are not currently available from stock. They may be offered on a pre-order basis.

Inverness capes

Size	Suggested age
1	4–7 years
2	8–11 years

Tyrolean capes

Size	Suggested age
1	2–3 years
2	4–5 years
3	6–7 years
4	8–9 years

Standard sizes

Size	Suggested age
1	2–7 years
2	8–11 years

The size references above apply only to the categories specified. Do not automatically apply one garment category's size chart to another.

2. Waistcoat measurements

The waistcoats in this collection share the same measurement chart. The table below, based on the Gilles style, therefore serves as the common reference for this category.

Garment measurement	Size 1	Size 2	Size 3
Length	35 cm	40 cm	45 cm
Shoulder	18 cm	22 cm	23 cm
Chest	31 cm	33 cm	37 cm
Hem	33.5 cm	36 cm	39 cm
Back	33 cm	37 cm	42 cm
Sleeve	—	—	—

Measurements are in centimetres. Sleeve measurements do not apply to a sleeveless waistcoat. Terms refer to garment measurement points.

3. Boys' shirt measurements

The following measurements correspond to the boys' shirts in the reference chart.

Garment measurement	Size 1	Size 2	Size 3	Size 4
Length	41 cm	47 cm	51 cm	56 cm
Shoulder	27 cm	29 cm	34 cm	35 cm
Chest	35 cm	38 cm	44 cm	46 cm
Hem	35 cm	38 cm	44 cm	46 cm
Sleeve	35 cm	40 cm	43 cm	46 cm
Back	43 cm	50 cm	55 cm	61 cm

4. Girls' shirt measurements

Garment measurement	Size 1	Size 2	Size 3	Size 4
Length	40 cm	47 cm	52.5 cm	55 cm
Shoulder	25 cm	27 cm	30 cm	34 cm
Chest	33 cm	35 cm	40 cm	44 cm
Hem	33 cm	35 cm	40 cm	44 cm
Sleeve	36.5 cm	41.5 cm	45 cm	47.5 cm
Back	40.5 cm	46 cm	51 cm	57.5 cm

5. Girls' blouse measurements

Garment measurement	Size 1	Size 2	Size 3	Size 4 and above
Length	34 cm	39 cm	40 cm	Not provided
Shoulder	25 cm	26.5 cm	27 cm	Not provided
Chest	31 cm	34 cm	33 cm	Not provided
Hem	31 cm	32.5 cm	33 cm	Not provided
Sleeve	34.5 cm	38 cm	38 cm	Not provided
Back	35 cm	38 cm	40 cm	Not provided

Pre-order: sizes 4 and above are not yet made for stock. Contact us to discuss availability and lead times before ordering.

6. Mario coat measurements

The measurements currently documented for Mario correspond to size 3.

Garment measurement	Size 1	Size 2	Size 3
Length	Not provided	Not provided	54 cm
Shoulder	Not provided	Not provided	33 cm
Chest	Not provided	Not provided	43 cm
Hem	Not provided	Not provided	43 cm
Sleeve	Not provided	Not provided	47.5 cm
Back	Not provided	Not provided	53 cm

Availability: sizes 1 and 3 are currently in stock. For other sizes, check the options on the product page or contact us before ordering. Missing measurements have not been estimated.

7. How to measure a child

To choose a size, measure the child standing naturally, using a flexible tape measure. Do not pull the tape tight.

Chest

Place the tape around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms, keeping it level across the back.

Waist

Measure around the natural waist, without drawing in the stomach or compressing the body.

Hips

Measure around the fullest part of the hips and seat.

Sleeve length

Where needed, measure from the top of the shoulder to the wrist, with the arm slightly bent.

Important: body measurements cannot be compared directly with the flat garment measurements shown in the tables. Allowance and fit vary according to the cut and style.

8. Between sizes?

Age is only a guide. A child's proportions, the garment's cut and how it is intended to be worn also matter. Give priority to the measurements and guidance provided for the style you have chosen.

Some designs include adjusters or fastening systems that allow the garment to adapt as a child grows. This feature depends on the individual design.

Need help choosing a size?

If you are unsure, contact Priam & Lila with the style name, the size you are considering and, if possible, the child's relevant measurements. We will be happy to help you choose.

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