Size comparison · UK womenswear
What a UK 24 really measures across UK shops
The label says 24. At UK 24 the waist moves 3 cm between Roman Curve and Yours Clothing — and the hips move 7 cm the other way.
The quick answer
- Waist: 110 cm to 113 cm — a 3 cm spread.
- Bust: 123.5 cm to 129 cm.
- Hips: 130 cm to 137 cm.
UK 24 across four shops — the real numbers
| Retailer | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yours Clothing | 125 cm | 110 cm | 134 cm |
| Boohoo | 125 cm | 110 cm | 134 cm |
| Dorothy Perkins | 129 cm | 111 cm | 137 cm |
| Roman Curve | 123.5 cm | 113 cm | 130 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 24 questions, answered
What are the measurements for a UK size 24 in cm and inches?
Across the UK curve retailers we checked, a UK 24 bust measures 123.5–129 cm (48.6–50.8 inches), a natural waist 110–113 cm (43.3–44.5 inches), and full hips 130–137 cm (51.2–53.9 inches). The waist varies by 3 cm on the same label.
Where does Roman Curve sit at UK 24?
Roman Curve publishes a 113 cm (44.5 inch) waist at UK 24 — the widest we found — but a narrower hip of 130 cm than Dorothy Perkins (137 cm). Yours and Boohoo share a 110 cm waist and 134 cm hip.
Which UK shop has the widest hip at UK 24?
Dorothy Perkins, with 137 cm (53.9 inches). Yours Clothing and Boohoo are 134 cm; Roman Curve is the narrowest at 130 cm.
Does a UK 24 run the same across UK shops?
No. Bust spread is 5.5 cm and hip spread is 7 cm, but waist spread is 3 cm — Roman Curve is cut for a fuller middle and leaner hip than the high street at this size.