Find Your LIMA Size
Preferred fit
Enter your bust, waist and hips to see your size.
At LIMA, we believe a beautiful silhouette begins with the right fit.
Our collections combine the elegance of traditional Pakistani fashion with contemporary proportions and tailoring. As the cut and construction of each design may vary, we recommend reviewing the individual product description alongside our size guide before choosing your size.
Measurements within our size guide refer to body measurements unless otherwise stated.
The right fit is the quiet confidence behind every LIMA piece.
How to Measure
For the most accurate result, use a soft measuring tape over lightweight clothing or undergarments. Keep the tape comfortably against the body without pulling it too tightly.
Bust
Measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the measuring tape level across your back.
Waist
Measure around the natural waistline, usually the narrowest part of your torso. Keep the tape comfortably relaxed.
Hips
Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat.
Shoulder
Measure across the back from the edge of one shoulder to the edge of the other.
Arm Length
Measure from the top of your shoulder down the outside of your arm to your wrist.
Kameez / Top Length
Measure from the highest point of your shoulder down to where you would like the garment to finish.
Trouser Length
Measure from your natural waist down to your preferred trouser length.
Choosing Your Size
Compare your body measurements with the LIMA Size Chart and select the size that most closely corresponds with your measurements.
WHERE EACH MEASUREMENT IS TAKEN
- Bust — Around the fullest part of the bust, tape level under the arms.
- Waist — Around the narrowest part of the waist, usually just above the navel.
- Hips — Around the fullest part of the hips, feet together.
| UK SizeSouth Asian | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK 8XS | 32 in | 26 in | 35 in |
| UK 10S | 34 in | 28 in | 37 in |
| UK 12M | 36 in | 30 in | 39 in |
| UK 14L | 38 in | 32 in | 41 in |
| UK 16XL | 40 in | 34 in | 43 in |
| UK 18XXL | 42 in | 36 in | 45 in |
Body measurements, not garment measurements. Measurements are a guide — the cut of each design affects the fit.
Our chart covers UK 8 to UK 18 — the same sizes offered through the Personal Stylist. If you fall outside this range, please contact us and we will advise on the best fit for the design you have in mind.
Between Sizes?
If your measurements fall between two sizes, we generally recommend selecting the larger size for a more comfortable fit, particularly for structured or straight-cut styles.
Relaxed Silhouettes
For relaxed, flowing or oversized silhouettes, you may prefer your usual size.
Always refer to the individual product page, as specific fit guidance will be provided where a garment is intentionally fitted, relaxed, oversized or structured.
Tailoring
Many LIMA pieces arrive ready to wear, cut and finished by our atelier. Others — particularly our unstitched designs — are made for tailoring: the fabric comes to you beautifully embroidered and uncut, ready to be shaped to your own measurements.
If you choose an unstitched piece, your chosen size is shared with the atelier so the embroidery placement and fabric quantities suit your proportions. Your own tailor then takes your personal measurements — bust, waist, hips, kameez length, sleeve length and trouser length — and stitches the garment to fit you exactly.
Kameez / Top Length
Measure from the highest point of your shoulder down to where you would like the garment to finish — most LIMA kameez fall between mid-thigh and just below the knee.
Sleeve Length
Measure from the shoulder seam down the arm to just below the wrist bone.
Trouser Length
Measure from your natural waist down to your ankle, or to your preferred length.
A Word on Ease
Ask your tailor to allow a little ease at the bust and hips so the garment sits comfortably, and to press the fabric before cutting. Remember that embroidery limits how much a seam can later be let out, so it is kinder to cut slightly generous and take in afterwards.
Unstitched Fabric Measurements
An unstitched three-piece suit typically includes the fabric uncut, so nothing is wasted and nothing is cut to the wrong length. A standard LIMA unstitched set contains:
- Shirt () fabric — approximately 2.5 metres, embroidered
- Trouser fabric — approximately 2.5 metres
- — approximately 2.5 metres, finished
These lengths comfortably cover our UK 8 to UK 18 chart, including longer kameez lengths and fuller sleeves. Because the fabric has not been cut, your tailor can also adjust proportions — a longer Anarkali, wider palazzo or deeper hem — without compromising the design.
Please check each product page, as exact quantities are listed with every unstitched design and can vary between collections.
Unstitched fabric is not a compromise — it is a garment written in your own hand.
Pakistani Silhouettes
Pakistani fashion incorporates a beautiful variety of cuts and proportions, so the fit may differ from one LIMA piece to another.
A straight-cut kameez may sit closer to the body, while an Anarkali or flowing silhouette will naturally provide greater movement. Sharara, palazzo trousers and traditional straight trousers will also have different proportions.
This variation is intentional and forms part of the character of each design.
Embroidered & Embellished Garments
Some LIMA pieces feature intricate embroidery, embellishment, beadwork or decorative finishes.
These details can occasionally reduce the natural stretch or flexibility of a fabric. If you are between sizes, we recommend considering the garment's construction carefully and selecting the larger size where additional ease may be required.
Never force an embellished garment when dressing, as excessive tension may damage delicate embroidery or beadwork.
Three-Piece Sets
Where a LIMA design is sold as a coordinated three-piece ensemble, the size selected will generally apply to the complete set unless otherwise stated on the product page.
Please check the product description for details of exactly what is included with your chosen design.
Garment Length
Garment lengths can appear different depending on your height and body proportions.
Where available, individual product pages may provide additional garment measurements or model information to help you understand how a particular silhouette is intended to fall.
Made-to-Measure
For something more personal, selected LIMA designs may be available through our private bespoke and made-to-measure service.
This allows a garment to be created or adjusted around your individual measurements and requirements, subject to the options available for the particular design.
Our Customer Care team can provide further information about the made-to-measure process.
Before You Order
We recommend taking fresh measurements before purchasing rather than relying solely on the size you usually wear from another brand.
Sizing can vary considerably between fashion houses, particularly between UK, European and South Asian sizing systems.
For the best LIMA fit:
- Measure carefully.
- Check the individual design.
- Consider the intended silhouette.
- Then choose the size that feels right for you.
Beautifully considered. Made to be worn your way.
Need Help With Your Size?
If you are unsure which size to choose, our Customer Care team will be happy to guide you before you order.
Email: hello@lima-official.co.uk
When contacting us, please include the name of the LIMA design you are considering and your bust, waist and hip measurements where possible.