Quick answer: There's no single reliable "US-to-Pakistani" size conversion, because Pakistani outfits are traditionally made to measurements, not standard sizes. As a rough guide, a US 4 ≈ small, US 8 ≈ medium, US 12 ≈ large — but the only accurate method is to send your actual body measurements (bust, waist, hips, length). AÏNN London makes to your measurements with a 3–5 inch alteration margin and a video before dispatch, so you never have to gamble on a conversion chart.
US shoppers often ask "what's my Pakistani size?" The honest answer: skip the conversion and use measurements. Here's why — with a rough guide for orientation.
Why conversion charts are unreliable
Western sizing (US, UK, EU) is already inconsistent between brands — a "US 8" varies a lot. Pakistani outfits add another layer: they're traditionally stitched to individual measurements, and ready-to-wear labels (S/M/L) differ by maker. Converting US → Pakistani via a chart stacks one approximation on another. (See UK sizes vs made-to-measure.)
A rough orientation guide
Use this only as a starting point, never as a final order:
| US size | Rough equivalent | UK size |
|---|---|---|
| US 2–4 | XS–S | UK 6–8 |
| US 6–8 | S–M | UK 10–12 |
| US 10–12 | M–L | UK 14–16 |
| US 14–16 | L–XL | UK 18–20 |
US sizes are typically about two numbers smaller than UK (a US 8 ≈ UK 12). But these are general guides only.
The accurate method: measurements
Instead of converting, send your actual measurements:
- Bust/chest, waist and hips (fullest points / natural waist).
- Shoulder width, sleeve length and outfit length.
That way the outfit is built to you, regardless of what size label you wear at home. Our full walkthrough: how to take your measurements.
The alteration margin protects you
Even with great measurements, bodies change and tapes wobble — so every AÏNN London outfit includes a 3–5 inch alteration margin for a local tailor to perfect the fit. (See getting alterations right.)
For US shoppers specifically
We have a dedicated guide to ordering, duties and delivery for the US: ordering Pakistani bridal wear from the USA. And for the full process from anywhere: how to order from abroad.
Browse the bridal collection or send us your measurements for a tailored fit.
Frequently asked questions
What is my Pakistani size if I'm a US 8?
Roughly a small-to-medium (about a UK 12), but this is only a starting point. Pakistani outfits are made to measurements, so the accurate method is to send your actual bust, waist, hips and length rather than rely on a conversion.
Is there a reliable US-to-Pakistani size conversion?
Not really — Western sizing varies between brands and Pakistani outfits are traditionally stitched to measurements. Conversion charts are a rough orientation only; measurements are the reliable approach.
How are US and UK sizes related?
US sizes are typically about two numbers smaller than UK, so a US 8 is roughly a UK 12. This too is a general guide, not a guarantee.
What if my measurements are slightly off?
Every outfit includes a 3–5 inch alteration margin, so a local tailor can fine-tune the fit even if a measurement was a little inaccurate.
AÏNN London makes every outfit to your measurements with a 3–5 inch alteration margin and a video before dispatch — so US shoppers never have to gamble on a size conversion. Send us your measurements.
Last updated: June 2026
