Kids Size Chart for Girls & Boys

Help your little ones get the best fit with Nautica's size guide for kids. Look up the proper size for our kids' styles with our helpful guide.

Because kids are constantly growing and often become too big for the clothes, finding clothing with the best fit is essential to get the most wear out of each item. To help solve this growing problem, Nautica offers clothing selections starting from toddler sizes and going all the way up to big kid fits. All of our staple kids' clothing items feature comfortable stretch fabrics and elastic waistbands to help extend their lifespan and keep them a staple in your little one's closet.

How to Measure Girls Clothing

Girls' sizes S(7) to XL(16) , which are designed with practicality and style in mind, are made special for grade school girls and will come to be a frequent outfit of even the pickiest of pre-teens.

The Nautica girls' clothing collection ranges from all the must-have basics a young girl needs to bright and colorful stand-out pieces that let her creativity and personality truly shine. Dress your little darling from her toddler years to all the way through elementary school with tried-and-true Nautica style with this helpful size chart for girls.

How to Measure for Girls Tops

To find the proper fit for girl's tops:

• Wrap a tape measure around the fullest part of their chest while ensuring that the tape remains horizontal the entire time.
• Be sure that the tape is not too tight; keeping it snug is the best way to go.
• Mark down these measurements and use the above chart to find the proper size.

How to Measure for Girls Bottoms

To find the best fitting bottoms size for girls:

• Measure around the narrowest part of the waist (where the body typically bends side to side just above the belly button).
• The final measurement you'll have to take is the hip measurement. This can be done by wrapping the tape measure around the hips while keeping the tape horizontal. If you're having trouble finding the correct spot to measure, the fullest part of the hips is usually found 8 inches below the waist measurement. Mark down these measurements for use the above chart to find the proper size.

In cases where your daughter is between two sizes, our recommendation is to go with the smaller size for a snug fit or move up to a larger size for a looser, more relaxed feel.

How to Measure Boys Clothing

Your little man can dress like the big boys with the Nautica boys' clothing collection that features kid-sized polo shirts, cargo shorts, and deck pant lookalikes. Perfect for play dates and adventures, bright graphic tees and tanks are great for keeping him cool while sporting the timelessly handsome Nautica style.

Starting at 8 and going all the way up to 20, the Nautica size chart for boys will have your child dress to impress in collared polo shirts and straight-leg jeans or even start developing his very own style with a graphic tee and Nautica-styled shorts.

The best way to measure your child to find clothes that look great on him, you'll want to grab a tape measure that can be easily wrapped around his body.

How to Measure for Boys Tops

• Start by measuring the chest by placing the measuring tape under the armpits and then wrapping it around the widest part of their chest.
• Ensure that the tape is snug and remains straight across his back the entire time. Mark down these measurements and use the above chart to find the proper size.

How to Measure for Boys Bottoms

To find the best for boy's bottoms:

• Start by measuring his waist. Wrap the measuring tape around the natural waistline (usually above the hip bones and below the rib cage).
• The hips should be your next focus, and you can easily take this measurement for either pants or shorts by measuring around the widest part of his hips. By taking this measurement, you'll easily be able to determine the correct size for boys' bottoms.
• The final measurement you should take is the inseam measurement. This can be quickly done by taking the tape and measuring from the crotch to the bottom of the ankle bone. Mark down these measurements and use the above chart to find the proper size.

Nautica delivers fun yet polished fashion for little girls and boys of all ages with high-quality fabrics and superb craftsmanship. Invest in thoughtfully crafted tops for girls, comfortable bottoms for boys, and complete outfits that'll stand up to messes, playtime, and the wear and tear of anyone's fun-filled childhood years without sacrificing comfort or style. No matter your child's needs, Nautica is your one-stop shop for little girls' and boys' outfits.

KID'S

Boy's CLOTHING

Age (Size)	Chest	Waist	Hip	Height	Weight (LBS)
2T	20"	20" - 20.5"	21"	33" - 35.5"	25 - 28
3T	21"	20.5" - 21"	22"	36" - 38.5"	29 - 32
4T	22"	21" - 21.5"	23"	39" - 41.5"	33 - 36
S (4)	22.5" - 23"	21" - 21.5"	22.5" - 23"	39" - 41.5"	32.5-37
M (5/6)	23.5" - 24"	21.5" - 22"	23.5" - 24"	42" - 44.5"	37.5- 42
L (7)	24.5" - 25"	22" - 22.5"	24.5" - 25"	45" - 46.5"	42.5 - 47
XL (7)	25.5" - 26"	22.5 - 23"	25.5" - 26"	47" - 48.5"	47.5 - 54
S (8)	27.5" - 28"	23.5" - 24"	27" - 28"	49" - 50.5"	54.5 - 59.5
M (10/12)	28.5" - 30"	24.5" - 26"	28.5" - 31.5"	51" - 58.5"	60 - 87.5
L (14/16)	30.5" - 32"	26.5" - 28"	32" - 35"	59" - 64.5"	88 - 115.5
XL (18/20)	32 .5" - 34"	28.5" - 30"	35.5" - 38"	65" - 68.5"	116 - 138.5

Girl's CLOTHING

Age (Size)	Chest	Waist	Hip	Height	Weight (LBS)
2T	20.5"	21"	21"	35"	28-30
3T	21"	21.5"	22"	38"	30-33
4T	22"	22"	23"	41"	34-38
S (4)	22"	22"	23"	41"	34-38
M (5)	23"	22.5"	24"	44"	39-43
L(6)	24"	23"	25"	46.5"	42-48
6X	24.75"	23.5"	25.75"	48.5"	47-53
S (7)	26"	23.5"	27.5"	50.5"	52-58
S (8)	27"	24.25"	28.5"	52.5"	61-68
M (8/10)	27"	24.25"	28.5-30"	52.5-55"	61-87
M (10/12)	28.5-30"	25-26"	30-32"	55-58"	71-95
L (12/14)	30-31.5"	26-28"	32-34"	58-61"	85-110
L (14/16)	31.5-33.5"	28-30"	34-36"	61-62.5"	99-120
XL (16)	33.5"	30"	36"	62.5"	109-120

kIDS HatS

Age (Size)	Head Circumference
4-7	21
8-16	21 3/4 - 22 1/2