Size comparison · UK womenswear
What a UK 22 really measures across UK shops
The label says 22. At UK 22 the waist moves 5 cm between Roman Curve and Yours Clothing — and the hips move 5 cm the other way.
The quick answer
- Waist: 104 cm to 109 cm — a 5 cm spread.
- Bust: 119 cm to 123 cm.
- Hips: 126 cm to 131 cm.
UK 22 across four shops — the real numbers
| Retailer | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yours Clothing | 119 cm | 104 cm | 128 cm |
| Boohoo | 119 cm | 104 cm | 128 cm |
| Dorothy Perkins | 123 cm | 105 cm | 131 cm |
| Roman Curve | 119.5 cm | 109 cm | 126 cm |
Sources: yoursclothing.ie, roman.co.uk (Curve), dorothyperkins.com, read 24 October 2026. Shops that publish no chart are left out, never estimated.
UK 22 questions, answered
What are the measurements for a UK size 22 in cm and inches?
Across the UK curve retailers we checked, a UK 22 bust measures 119–123 cm (46.9–48.4 inches), a natural waist 104–109 cm (40.9–42.9 inches), and full hips 126–131 cm (49.6–51.6 inches). The waist varies by 5 cm on the same label.
Where does Roman Curve sit at UK 22?
Roman Curve publishes a 109 cm (42.9 inch) waist at UK 22 — the widest we found — but a narrower hip of 126 cm than Dorothy Perkins (131 cm). Yours and Boohoo share a 104 cm waist and 128 cm hip.
Which UK shop has the widest hip at UK 22?
Dorothy Perkins, with 131 cm (51.6 inches). Yours Clothing and Boohoo are 128 cm; Roman Curve is the narrowest at 126 cm.
Does a UK 22 run the same across UK shops?
No. Bust spread is 4 cm and hip spread is 5 cm, but waist spread is 5 cm — Roman Curve is cut for a fuller middle and leaner hip than the high street at this size.