Women's size 42 in UK, US, Italian and French sizes
EU 42 is UK 14, US 10, Italian 46, French 44, letter L. It fits roughly a 96 cm bust, 80 cm waist and 104 cm hips.
| EU / LT | FR | IT | UK | US | Letter | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 34 | 36 | 4 | 0 | XXS | 76 | 60 | 84 |
| 34 | 36 | 38 | 6 | 2 | XS | 80 | 64 | 88 |
| 36 | 38 | 40 | 8 | 4 | S | 84 | 68 | 92 |
| 38 | 40 | 42 | 10 | 6 | M | 88 | 72 | 96 |
| 40 | 42 | 44 | 12 | 8 | M | 92 | 76 | 100 |
| 42 | 44 | 46 | 14 | 10 | L | 96 | 80 | 104 |
| 44 | 46 | 48 | 16 | 12 | XL | 100 | 84 | 108 |
| 46 | 48 | 50 | 18 | 14 | XL | 104 | 88 | 112 |
| 48 | 50 | 52 | 20 | 16 | XXL | 110 | 94 | 118 |
| 50 | 52 | 54 | 22 | 18 | XXL | 116 | 100 | 124 |
| 52 | 54 | 56 | 24 | 20 | 3XL | 122 | 106 | 130 |

Bust around the fullest part, waist at the narrowest point above the navel, hips around the fullest part of the seat. If your measurements fall in different sizes, take the larger.
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- Bust
- 96 cm · 37.8″
- Waist
- 80 cm · 31.5″
- Hips
- 104 cm · 40.9″
- Letter
- L
Who fits a size 42
An EU 42 is cut for a 96 cm bust, 80 cm waist and 104 cm hips (±2 cm). One down, 40, is 92/76/100 cm; one up, 44, is 100/84/108 cm.
If your measurements fall into different sizes, choose tops by the bust, skirts and trousers by the hips, dresses by the largest measurement.
EU 42 in other countries
In Lithuania and Germany 42, France and Spain 44, Italy 46, UK 14, US 10. Italian sizes run 4 higher and French 2 higher – same garment, not bigger.
Fast-fashion brands often cut small – needing one size up there is normal.
Frequently asked
01Women's size 42 in UK, US, Italian and French sizes
EU 42 is UK 14, US 10, Italian 46, French 44, letter L. It fits roughly a 96 cm bust, 80 cm waist and 104 cm hips.
02Is a size 42 S, M or L?
Usually L.
03What waist is a size 42?
About 80 cm (31.5 in).
04What are UK and US sizes for EU 42?
UK 14, US 10.
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