Shopping US clothes online is very exciting but figuring out the right size is tricky. A US size 6 might be an EU 36, or a US Medium could be an EU 50.
Without a clear size conversion, you risk ordering jeans that don’t fit or shoes that run too small. A situation we all want to avoid esp when sales tax is involved.
This Vyking Ship guide will walk you through US to EU clothing and shoe size conversions, so you can shop confidently from American retailers like Nike, Levi’s, GAP, or simply 6PM or Amazon.
But here’s the real advantage: when you ship through Vyking Ship, all your US clothing purchases are most probably under sales tax exemption. This means jackets, sneakers, shirts, and even caps reach our warehouse without extra state sales tax charges, saving you money right from checkout.
Tax Free Clothes Forwarding with Vyking Ship
Before you get excited about tax free clothing, your first step needs to be getting an address in USA with Vyking Ship.
This will enable you to benefit from all discounts and sales in USA and shop to your hearts content and store your goods in our warehouse. We have 3 plans and one is forever free.
Just to recap, your address with Vyking Ship makes a huge difference:
- Tax-Free Clothing: Our warehouse location means clothing purchases; jackets, shoes, shirts, caps, and more have sales tax exemption.
- Free USA Address: Shop from any American retailer and ship directly to your Vyking Ship suite.
- Purchase Assistance: If the store is not accepting your card, let us know in chat or email and we’ll assist you with the shopping item.
- Cheap International Shipping Rates: Consolidate packages and cut down shipping costs up to 80%
- Global Reach: Whether you’re in Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia or the Middle East, Vyking Ship delivers straight to your door.
Unlike other parcel forwarders, Vyking Ship is the best choice if your focus is clothing. See our plans and explore why Vyking Ship is different.
Why US to EU Size Conversion Matters
Clothing sizes aren’t universal.
What counts as a US size 8 could be a 38 in Europe, or a 12 in the UK. Knowing the right conversion ensures you get the perfect fit, especially when shopping from stores that don’t accept international returns.
US to EU Women’s Clothing Sizes
Women’s US sizes are generally 4–6 numbers smaller than European sizes:
- US 4 = EU 34
- US 6 = EU 36
- US 8 = EU 38
- US 10 = EU 40
When in doubt, rely on your bust, waist, and hip measurements in centimeters for the most accurate fit.
US to EU Men’s Clothing Sizes
Men’s pants and shirts can be even trickier. For pants, add 16 to your US waist size to get the EU equivalent:
- US 30 = EU 46
- US 32 = EU 48
- US 34 = EU 50
For shirts and jackets, chest measurements matter most. A US Medium often matches with EU 50 or 52.
US to EU Shoe Sizes
Shoes vary widely by brand, but here’s a quick reference:
Women’s Shoes
- US 6 = EU 36–37
- US 8 = EU 38–39
- US 10 = EU 40–41
Men’s Shoes
- US 8 = EU 41
- US 10 = EU 43–44
- US 12 = EU 46
For accuracy, check brand-specific charts whenever possible.
Basic Principles for Clothes Tax
- Necessity vs. luxury: States with tax exemptions for clothing often look at items they consider necessities such as basic clothing for everyday and those they consider luxuries like designer clothes and fur coats.
- Price thresholds: Some USA states set specific price limits for clothing exemptions, applying sales tax only to stuff above a certain price range.
- Item category: USA States with tax exemptions on clothing might choose to explicitly include or exclude certain categories. For instance, athletic wear, accessories, and formal wear are exempted in some states but not in others.
These basic principles help understand taxes.
Common examples of taxable clothing items
- Accessories: Items such as jewelry, handbags, nonprescription sunglasses, and hats are often not exempted.
- Athletic wear: Almost all of this is not exempted from tax
- Formal wear: Tuxedos, evening gowns, and other formal attire… especially rented in not tax exempted.
- Fur clothing: In USA states where fur clothing is legal, it is often subjected to sales tax.
- Protective gear: Items such as hard hats, safety goggles, and work gloves are generally not considered clothing and hence taxed.
Common examples of nontaxable clothing items
- Basic apparel: Everyday items such as shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, underwear, socks, and shoes have no sales tax.
- Children’s clothing: Many states exempt children’s clothing, either entirely or up to a certain price limit.
- Uniforms: Work or school uniforms are often exempted.
Tax Free Shopping with Vyking Ship
Sizing shouldn’t hold you back from enjoying the latest American trends.
By learning US-to-EU conversions and shipping through Vyking Ship you can shop for US clothing that fits you and your budget, without hidden costs and tax relief!
Ready to start? Sign up today and claim your free USA address.
Your next pair of Levi’s, Nike sneakers, or GAP hoodie could be on its way, tax free in a few days!
