Perfect Moment Size Guide: How Does It Fit?

Perfect Moment fits true to its own chart but is cut close to the body: XS to XL equals UK 6 to 14 and US 2 to 14, and most pieces are described by the brand as fitted. Take your usual size for a base layer and light mid layer, size up only if you want room for a thicker fleece, and choose ski pants in Regular (80 cm inseam) and Long (84 cm inseam). Shop the Perfect Moment collection and our women’s ski pants, starting with the bestselling High-Waist Aurora Flare Ski Pant in Black.

Perfect Moment women’s size chart

This is the brand’s own women’s apparel chart, converted to the size systems most of our readers shop in. Body measurements are in centimetres.

Note that the US column jumps at L and XL: a US 8 and a US 10 both map to a Large. If you sit between the two, use your hip measurement for pants and your chest measurement for jackets to decide.

How does Perfect Moment fit?

The brand describes its pieces as “fitted” over and over, and the cut is the reason people buy it. The Polar Flare jacket is slightly cropped with a flared hem, the Aurora pant is high-waisted with a fitted thigh, and the one-piece suits follow the body. Perfect Moment does not say its pants run small. Some renter reviews of the Aurora describe it as snug, which is what you would expect from a close cut with 4-way stretch.

Our rule is simple. Take your usual size if you plan to wear a thin base layer and a light mid layer underneath. Size up only if you want room for a thicker fleece, and if you sit between two sizes and run cold.

Ski jackets

The Polar Flare Down Jacket in Black is cut slim through the body, so check the chest measurement first. Down jackets with a snow skirt sit closer at the waist than a straight shell. On the product pages, a 178 cm model wears a Small in the Polar Flare, which gives you a useful reference for sleeve length.

Ski pants: Regular vs Long

Every size of ski pant comes in two leg lengths. Regular has an 80 cm inseam and Long has an 84 cm inseam, and the length is the same across XS to XL. Long versions carry an L suffix in the product code. Measure your inside leg from the crotch to the floor, barefoot. If you are close to 80 cm, take Regular. If you are closer to 84 cm, take Long, since a flared ski pant should cover the top of the boot with the snow gaiter tucked over it. The same Regular and Long choice applies to the High-Tech Ski Pant in Black, the 20K waterproof option in the range.

Ski suits

One-piece suits need the torso length to work as well as the chest, waist and hip. Choose by your largest measurement. The Tignes Ski Suit in Houndstooth and the Polar Flare Down Ski Suit are both shown on 178 to 179 cm models in a Small. If you are long in the body, try the next size up for comfort when you bend into your bindings.

Knitwear and base layers

The brand says the Apres Merino Wool Sweater in White runs true to size, and most of the merino knits follow the same fitted line. Pieces named “Oversized”, such as the Oversized Wool V-Neck Piste Sweater, are cut generously by design, so stay with your usual size. Base layers should sit close to the skin to work properly: take your usual size in the Seamless Thermal Top in Black and the matching legging.

Model sizes on the product pages

These models are tall. If you are around 165 cm, a Small top will sit a little longer on you, and a Regular ski pant will be the right choice for most people.

How to measure yourself

Use a soft tape and measure over underwear. Chest is the fullest part of the bust, with the tape level across the back. Waist is the narrowest point of your torso, usually just above the belly button. Hip is the fullest part of the seat with your feet together. Inseam is crotch to floor without shoes. Compare all four with the chart and, when they land in different sizes, let the jacket follow your chest and the pants follow your hip.

How Perfect Moment compares with other brands

Letter sizes differ between labels, so compare body measurements rather than assuming your usual S carries across. If you already own Mackage, our Mackage size guide is a useful comparison, and our Is Perfect Moment worth it? review covers how the fit feels on the mountain. For flared silhouettes from across the market, see our edit of flare ski pants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Perfect Moment run small?

Perfect Moment describes most of its pieces as fitted, and the brand does not say its pants run small. Take your usual size for a base layer and light mid layer, and size up only if you want room for a thicker fleece.

What size is a Perfect Moment Small in UK and US sizes?

A Perfect Moment Small is a UK 8 and a US 4. It also equals an IT 40 and an FR 36, with a waist of 67 to 71 cm and a hip of 94 to 98 cm.

What is the inseam on Perfect Moment ski pants?

Perfect Moment ski pants come in two lengths. The Regular inseam is 80 cm and the Long inseam is 84 cm, and the length stays the same across every size from XS to XL.

Should I size up in Perfect Moment for layering?

Size up only if you plan to wear a thick fleece under your jacket. With a thin base layer and a light mid layer, your usual size gives the fitted look the brand is designed around.

Does the Perfect Moment Apres sweater run true to size?

Yes. Perfect Moment says the Apres sweater runs true to size, with a classic fitted silhouette. Take your usual size, and choose an oversized style if you prefer a looser knit.