There are no standardized international size charts for clothing or footwear. If a suit has been tailored fit can and will be an issue. Not all size 44 body shapes are different - just go to any Walmart and people watch. Plus one has to deal with the short to tall size issue. Personally I would not list it. See the average size American is different than every other country of the world.
Do what you want to do but I would do a "walk on buy" - reason fits issues are common place - used to sell clothing- and I provided all the key size dimensions for m and w - fit was the largest reason for my returns. Always accepted return requests for clothing but proving the dimension s that I measured - not a picture with a tape measure - only had 5 returns out of 1670 (1665 net) items shipped - 4 were fit and I not as described (the buyer order the wrong case model for his cell phone & they gave me a neg and cussed me out with strong language - had a red hickey for 1 year - eBay didn't have my back.
Do a google search using these - suit size chart international - you should see something like this -
"international suit sizes can be confusing, but generally, European sizes are larger than US sizes by about 10 numbers. For example, a US size 40 suit would be a European size 50. UK sizes are typically 4 inches smaller than their US counterparts.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
US to European:A US size 40 is roughly equivalent to a European size 50
UK to US:A UK size 40 is roughly equivalent to a US size 44.
Chest Measurement:Suit sizes are often based on chest measurements. For example, a US size 40 suit corresponds to a 40-inch chest.
Jacket Length:Suit jackets also have a length designation (e.g., S for short, R for regular, L for long), which corresponds to your height.
etc. etc."
Just provided part of the info provided - there are size charts - some high end brands provide their own size charts
One more thing you need to understand - about converting US (English or Imperial) dimension) there a differences in round up and down. In my real work career discovered 3 different distinct ways countries do rounding - the US, France and Japan - Japan was the strangest by far - have no clue about Italy.
That’s a Kiton suit jacket made in Italy, it has been altered. It probably started life as a size 54 which is a USA 44. I would list it as a size USA 44. Make sure you list the measurements. Shoulder to shoulder, sleeve length, etc.
I don’t sell clothing at all, but thinking as a buyer, I would slightly differ from their advice ONLY if you are able to list it without providing a size. If it’s been altered, I would think it may be best to only list the measurements that you take, but not provide an original size, because as we all know, buyers do not always read the listing details, and it’s possible someone would buy it based on it being a size 44, but then be upset when it didn’t fit. I don’t know if that’s a required item specific or not, however, so you may or may not have that option.
mantle1951
·1 year agoI would never buy a suit without trying it out, and this one having been altered forget it.
meme6253
·1 year agoThis is why I rarely dabble.
johnrj1226
·1 year agoThere are no standardized international size charts for clothing or footwear. If a suit has been tailored fit can and will be an issue. Not all size 44 body shapes are different - just go to any Walmart and people watch. Plus one has to deal with the short to tall size issue. Personally I would not list it. See the average size American is different than every other country of the world.
Do what you want to do but I would do a "walk on buy" - reason fits issues are common place - used to sell clothing- and I provided all the key size dimensions for m and w - fit was the largest reason for my returns. Always accepted return requests for clothing but proving the dimension s that I measured - not a picture with a tape measure - only had 5 returns out of 1670 (1665 net) items shipped - 4 were fit and I not as described (the buyer order the wrong case model for his cell phone & they gave me a neg and cussed me out with strong language - had a red hickey for 1 year - eBay didn't have my back.
Do a google search using these - suit size chart international - you should see something like this -
"international suit sizes can be confusing, but generally, European sizes are larger than US sizes by about 10 numbers. For example, a US size 40 suit would be a European size 50. UK sizes are typically 4 inches smaller than their US counterparts.
Just provided part of the info provided - there are size charts - some high end brands provide their own size charts
One more thing you need to understand - about converting US (English or Imperial) dimension) there a differences in round up and down. In my real work career discovered 3 different distinct ways countries do rounding - the US, France and Japan - Japan was the strangest by far - have no clue about Italy.
dolcetreasures
·1 year agoThat’s a Kiton suit jacket made in Italy, it has been altered. It probably started life as a size 54 which is a USA 44. I would list it as a size USA 44. Make sure you list the measurements. Shoulder to shoulder, sleeve length, etc.
goldrushfinds
OP1 year agoThanks so much for that, you are a life saver!
jonathanbrightlight
·1 year agoI don’t sell clothing at all, but thinking as a buyer, I would slightly differ from their advice ONLY if you are able to list it without providing a size. If it’s been altered, I would think it may be best to only list the measurements that you take, but not provide an original size, because as we all know, buyers do not always read the listing details, and it’s possible someone would buy it based on it being a size 44, but then be upset when it didn’t fit. I don’t know if that’s a required item specific or not, however, so you may or may not have that option.