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what size is aé

“aé” most commonly refers to American Eagle / Aerie clothing, and their items are sized using standard US alpha sizes (XXS–XXL) and numeric sizes (00–20+), rather than a single fixed size.

Quick Scoop on “what size is aé”

Because “aé” is a brand , not a single garment, there isn’t one universal “aé size” – you pick a size (like S, M, L or 4, 6, 8) based on your measurements and the specific item (jeans, tops, bras, etc.).

Key points:

  • Aé / American Eagle women’s bottoms typically run from about 00–20 (sometimes higher) with waist and hip measurements in inches.
  • Alpha sizes roughly map like this:
    • XXS/XS ≈ 00–2
    • S ≈ 4–6
    • M ≈ 8–10
    • L ≈ 12–14
    • XL–XXL ≈ 16–20+ (varies by region and style).
  • Aerie tops and bras also use XXS–XXL, with bust measurements around 31–44 inches across that range.

Example size snapshot (US women’s bottoms)

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<table>
  <tr><th>AE alpha size</th><th>US numeric</th><th>Waist (in)</th><th>Hip (in)</th></tr>
  <tr><td>S</td><td>6</td><td>27.5</td><td>37</td></tr>
  <tr><td>M</td><td>8</td><td>28.5</td><td>38</td></tr>
  <tr><td>M</td><td>10</td><td>30</td><td>39.5</td></tr>
  <tr><td>L</td><td>12</td><td>31.5</td><td>41</td></tr>
  <tr><td>L</td><td>14</td><td>33</td><td>42.5</td></tr>
  <tr><td>XL</td><td>16</td><td>34.5</td><td>44</td></tr>
  <tr><td>XXL</td><td>18</td><td>36.5</td><td>46</td></tr>
  <tr><td>XXL</td><td>20</td><td>38.5</td><td>48</td></tr>
</table>

Why people ask “what size is aé?”

On forums, lots of shoppers complain AE/Aerie sizing feels inconsistent or “vanity-sized” (needing a smaller label size than what the chart says). That’s why you’ll see posts like “what size is aé in real life?” – they’re really asking how AE fits compared with other brands or with the official chart.

If you tell me:

  • your height
  • waist and hip (or bust) measurements
  • the specific item (jeans, leggings, bra, basic tee etc.)

I can suggest which AE/Aerie size range is most likely to fit you, with a clear explanation. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.