When you are buying latex clothing online, the size chart is one of the most important parts of the page. Get it wrong and you may be waiting several weeks for a made-to-order garment that does not fit as expected.
We recently reviewed the published size information from five UK latex brands while working on our own chart: Libidex, Westward Bound, Honour Clothing, Bondinage and Form Latex. The figures below are selected comparisons from the charts we reviewed. Size charts can change, so always check the current chart on the brand’s website before ordering.
Why the letter on the label is not enough
Latex sizing is not standardised. An S from one brand can have different bust, waist and hip measurements from an S at another brand. The same customer may therefore wear different labelled sizes without anything being wrong with their body or the garment.
For a useful comparison, we looked at women’s bust, waist and hip measurements in centimetres across three common size brackets.
S and UK 8–10 comparison
| Brand | Bust | Waist | Hip |
| Libidex (S) | 87–91 cm | 64–68 cm | 90–94 cm |
| Westward Bound (S/UK 8) | 81 cm | 66 cm | 86 cm |
| Honour Clothing (S, UK 8–10) | 86.5 cm | 61 cm | 91 cm |
| Bondinage (S) | 86 cm | 66 cm | 91 cm |
| Form Latex (S) | 84–87 cm | 62–65 cm | 88–91 cm |
M and UK 12 comparison
| Brand | Bust | Waist | Hip |
| Libidex (M) | 92–96 cm | 69–73 cm | 95–99 cm |
| Westward Bound (S/UK 10) | 86 cm | 71 cm | 91 cm |
| Honour Clothing (M, UK 12) | 91 cm | 66 cm | 96 cm |
| Bondinage | Not listed in the comparison | Not listed in the comparison | Not listed in the comparison |
| Form Latex (M) | 88–91 cm | 66–69 cm | 92–95 cm |
L and UK 14 comparison
| Brand | Bust | Waist | Hip |
| Libidex (L) | 97–101 cm | 74–78 cm | 100–104 cm |
| Honour Clothing (L, UK 14) | 96 cm | 71 cm | 101 cm |
| Form Latex (L) | 92–95 cm | 70–73 cm | 96–99 cm |
Some brands do not publish the same size points or the same amount of information. A blank entry is not a judgement on the brand; it simply means that figure was not included in the comparison we made.
What the comparison shows
There is no universal S, M or L in latex
In the S comparison, the listed bust measurements run from 81 cm to 87–91 cm. That is a meaningful difference. Someone with an 84 cm bust could sit in a different labelled size depending on the brand and the rest of their measurements.
The practical lesson is simple: do not buy latex by the letter alone. Measure your bust, underbust, waist and hip in centimetres, then compare those measurements with the actual chart for the garment you want.
Waist measurements need particular attention
The waist figures also vary noticeably between the charts. In the M and UK 12 comparison, the listed waist measurements range from 66 cm to 69–73 cm. In the L and UK 14 comparison, they range from 70–73 cm to 74–78 cm.
That difference can decide whether a catsuit feels supportive and secure or becomes uncomfortable after a short time. A latex garment should fit closely, but forcing a waist that is too small can place unnecessary stress on seams, zips and bonded details.
Ranges and single measurements are not the same thing
Some brands publish a range, such as 87–91 cm, while others show one measurement for a size. A range can make the intended fit easier to understand, but it does not remove the need to measure carefully. Latex behaviour also changes with thickness, finish, pattern and the design of the garment.
How to use a latex size chart
- Measure over bare skin with a soft tape, keeping it close without pulling it tight.
- Record your bust, underbust, waist and hip measurements in centimetres.
- Check the chart for the exact garment, not just the brand’s general size label.
- Use your largest relevant measurement as a warning point, especially for a close-fitting waist, hips or seat.
- Ask before ordering if your measurements fall between sizes or outside the published range.
Do not automatically size down because latex stretches. A small amount of ease and stretch can be part of the intended fit, but a size that is too small can make dressing difficult and put strain on the construction. A heavier or more structured garment may also fit differently from a simple top in the same size.
Where our own chart is heading
We are reviewing our Form Latex chart against the measurements we see from real customers and against the published charts we compared here. We are also moving towards range-based measurements where they communicate the intended fit more honestly than a single fixed number.
That work is ongoing. A chart should be useful on the first visit, but it also needs to reflect how a garment behaves in real wear, including the slight resistance of latex when dressing and the way fit changes after a longer period of movement.
The useful conclusion
If you are comparing UK latex brands, measure in centimetres and focus on the numbers rather than the size letter. Check the waist as carefully as the bust, remember that charts are brand-specific, and ask for advice when your measurements sit between ranges.
The right size is the one that supports the design, lets you dress without fighting the garment and still feels wearable after the first twenty minutes. If you have ordered from more than one latex brand and noticed a sizing difference, your measurements and experience can be genuinely useful to other customers too
