Size Guides & Measurements

Please note: 
* measurements are noted in centimetres
* measurements are based on items lying flat on the ground (hence 1/2 measurements) 
* while we try to show measurements as accurately as possible there may be 1-2cm difference here & there as our swimsuits are made by hand so may not always be completely in line with size charts. 
* The following size charts were updated in November 2023; if there have been alterations to sizing on previous styles this will be noted below each chart. 
 
Please feel free to reach out if ever you have any questions and note that we do offer flexible exchanges & returns. Details here if needed. 
size chart for womens swimwear from Tribe Tropical
** Note: Hamilton Island short-sleeve suits are roughly 1 size smaller than noted above i.e. size M would be more like size S measurements. Newer styles follow the above chart. 
 
size chart for womens bikini swimwear from Tribe Tropical
Kindly note that our boy-leg shorties for women follow the same waist & hip measurements as our bikini bottoms
size chart for girls swimwear from Tribe Tropical
size chart for girls two piece swimwear set from Tribe Tropical
Girls swim tights from Tribe Tropical
girls swim skort from Tribe Tropical
size chart for boys swimwear from Tribe Tropical
size chart for toddler UV swimsuit from Tribe Tropical
size chart for mens swimwear from Tribe Tropical
** Note: Pacific Rash Tops are roughly 1 size larger than noted above i.e. size M would be more like size L measurements. Newer styles follow the above chart.
 
SIZING NOTES  

KIDS SWIMWEAR 

Sizing for our swimwear is age appropriate; if your child is 3 years old we recommend choosing a size 3. This applies to babies, girls and boys. 

If anything, our swimwear is on the generous side, rather than the smaller side, but from experience with our own children, the age to size ratio is correct. 

Our products are based on a standard size chart, which is as follows:

SIZING AGE APPROX HEIGHT ( IN CM)
SIZE 6M 
SIZE 1 
SIZE: 2		 4 - 12 MONTHS (FROM 5KG)
12 - 24 MONTHS (APPROX 10KG+)
24 MONTHS + 		  
SIZE: 3 3 YEARS 100CM
SIZE: 4 4 YEARS 110CM
SIZE: 5 5 YEARS 115CM
SIZE: 6 6 YEARS 120CM
SIZE: 7 7 YEARS 125CM
SIZE: 8 8 YEARS 130CM

 

TWEEN / TEEN SWIMWEAR 

Sizing for our tween / teen swimwear is age appropriate; a size 12 will fit an average 12 year old and so on.  

Our products are based on a standard size chart, which is as follows:

SIZING AGE APPROX APPROX LADIES SIZE
SIZE: 10 10 YEARS  N/A
SIZE: 12  12 YEARS 6
SIZE: 14  14 YEARS 8
     

 

LADIES SWIMWEAR 

Our ladies swimsuits tend to run true to size, or on the small side rather than generous side - if you are between sizes, are long in the torso or big in the bust we recommend sizing up. 

Please find the size guideline as follows:

SIZE APPROX SIZE - AUSTRALIAN & UK APPROX SIZE - INTERNATIONAL
XS 6 US 2 / EU 32 / UK 4
S 8 US 4 / EU 34 / UK 6 
M 10 US 6 / EU 36 / UK 8 
L 12 US 8 / EU 38 / UK 10
XL 14 US 10 / EU 40 / UK 12
2XL 16 US 12 / EU 42 / UK 14
3XL  18  US 14 / EU 44 / UK 16

 

SWIM / BEACH HATS

Our hats are also age appropriate; our recommendation is as follows:

EXTRA SMALL: suitable for ages 6 months to 2 years approx. 

SMALL: suitable for ages 1-4 approx.

MEDIUM: suitable for ages 5 - 8 years (we know of adults who wear these hats!) 

LARGE: suitable for ages 8 +  (we know of adults who wear these hats!) 

 

If you have any questions regarding sizing at any time, please don’t hesitate to contact us! As always we offer flexible returns; for full details please refer to: 

https://tribetropical.com/pages/returns