In the apparel industry sizing is not regulated. One brand’s size Large is another brand’s size X-Large. Various brands will have different fits, even if they’re the items are similar looking. Garment measurements tend to be smaller and won’t lead to a good fit if you are comparing it to body measurements. For example, if the garment measures 36” in the chest, it won’t fit a woman with a 36” chest. She would need a 38”. We suggest that you measure a piece of clothing that you know fits well and compare it to our specs sheet. When ordering, ask if it is a junior fit or a ladies fit. Many products in our industry are junior fit, which is ideal for females aged 13-21. These shirts are cut smaller and often shorter. If you are ordering for older women, make sure you get a ladies fit. Make a good fabric choice – Today’s new stretch fabrics offer wonderful versatility for women. They are comfortable, easy to care for and great to travel with. Just remember that they can look terrible if they’re too tight. It’s much better to order one size larger; the end result will be far more flattering. We hope that this helps in your purchase of ladies garments. If you ever have any questions about the fit of a shirt give us a call at 800-332-6576, contact us on live chat, or shoot us an e-mail and we would be happy to further assist you in choosing the correct shirt for you needs!