Kaolack Créations Size Guide: African Silhouettes & Cuts

 

Our pieces are cut from artisanal fabrics — bogolan, indigo galafini, manjak woven fabric. These materials have little stretch: if you're between two sizes, choose the larger one.

How to take your measurements (cm)

• Bust: horizontal tape measure at the fullest point.
• Waist: natural hollow, without tightening.
• Hips: widest part of the pelvis.
• Men (chest circumference): under the armpits, shoulders relaxed.

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Size Chart — Women

FR / EU Size	UK	Bust (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hips (cm)	Example Cuts
34 / 36	6/8	80–88	62–70	86–94	Fitted blouses, straight tunics, pencil skirts
38 / 40	10/12	88–96	70–78	94–102	Shirts, flared tunics, high-waisted trousers
42 / 44	14 / 16	96–104	78–86	102–110	Straight dresses, kimonos, wide-leg trousers
46 / 48	18/20	104–112	86–96	110–120	Flowy dresses, long jackets, midi/long skirts

Our skirts and dresses accommodate generous hips and a defined waist; structured darts and belts without constriction.

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Size Chart — Men

FR / EU Size	UK (equiv.)	Chest Circumference (cm)	Waist (cm)	Example Cuts
44 / 46	34 / 36	88–96	76–84	Fitted shirts, t-shirts, straight-leg trousers
48 / 50	38 / 40	96–104	84–92	Straight jackets, loose shirts, semi-slim trousers
52 / 54	42 / 44	104–112	92–100	Oversize shirts, boubous, wide-leg trousers
56 / 58	46 / 48	112–120	100–108	Long tunics, comfort jackets, wide trousers

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Female Body Shapes: Visual Guide

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Textile & Cut Tips

• Low-stretch fabrics: prioritize comfort in the shoulders/hips. Hems can be altered, tightness cannot.
• Simple alterations: hems, waist darts, sleeve lengths.
• Care: bogolan cold wash (gentle spin); galafini wash separately at first; manjak delicate wash.

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Also Read

👉 African fashion: textile heritage & contemporary creations
👉 Bogolan: history, techniques, patterns
👉 Indigo & galafini: traditional dyeing