Rather Be Reading Graphic Print T-Shirt (Jade)
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| UK Size | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 83-85 | 69-71 |
| 8 | 86-89 | 72-75 |
| 10 | 90-94 | 76-80 |
| 12 | 95-101 | 81-85 |
| 14 | 102-109 | 86-91 |
| 16 | 110-117 | 92-97 |
| 18 | 118-125 | 98-103 |
| 20 | 126-133 | 104-109 |
| 22 | 134-141 | 110-115 |
| 24 | 142-150 | 116-121 |
Disclaimer:
- The fit of our dresses may vary due to slight variants in the stretch of our fabrics.
- Our Size Guides are based on our Popsy fit model body measurements.
1) CHEST
Place the tape around the fullest part of your bust and measure all the way around.
2) WAIST
Measure your natural waistline.
Our product listings use UK sizing. Please refer to the following chart when ordering outside of the UK to determine which size you should order.
| UK | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 36 | 4 |
| 10 | 38 | 6 |
| 12 | 40 | 8 |
| 14 | 42 | 10 |
| 16 | 44 | 12 |
| 18 | 46 | 14 |
| 20 | 48 | 16 |
| 22 | 50 | 18 |
Pumps Sizing
| UK Size | EU Size | Foot Length | Insole Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 36 | 220mm | 232mm |
| 4 | 37 | 229mm | 240mm |
| 5 | 38 | 237mm | 248mm |
| 6 | 39 | 246mm | 256mm |
| 7 | 40 | 254mm | 265mm |
| 8 | 41 | 262mm | 273mm |
| 9 | 42 | 271mm | 281mm |
| 10 | 43 | 279mm | 289mm |
Poppet Dress Sizing Guide
| 2-4 Years | 4-6 Years | 6-8 Years | 8-10 Years | 10-12 Years | 12-14 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dress Length | 55.5cm | 59.5cm | 65.6cm | 75.5cm | 84cm | 89cm |
| Chest Width (Flat Measurement) | 29.5cm | 32cm | 34cm | 36cm | 39cm | 41.5cm |
| Waist (Flat Measurement) | 27cm | 29.5cm | 30.5cm | 31.5cm | 32.5cm | 34.5cm |
Poppet T-Shirt Sizing Guide
| 2-4 Years | 4-6 Years | 6-8 Years | 8-10 Years | 10-12 Years | 12-14 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 43cm | 47cm | 51cm | 55.5cm | 61.3cm | 64.6cm |
| Chest Width (Flat Measurement) | 31.5cm | 33.5cm | 36.5cm | 39.5cm | 43cm | 45.5cm |
Sweatshirt Sizing Guide
| 6/8 | 10/12 | 14/16 | 18/20 | 22/24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Length (From Stitch On Shoulder) | 77cm | 79cm | 81cm | 83cm | 85cm |
| Chest Width (2.5cm Below Armhole) | 55cm | 57cm | 61cm | 65cm | 69cm |
Detailed Specifications (Popsy Dresses)
| Measurement Points (Back Length) | Size | Size | Size | Size | Size | Size | Size | Size | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | ||
| Gathered Waist Dress | Snp To Hem | 97.4cm | 97.4cm | 98cm | 98.6cm | 99.2cm | 99.8cm | 100.4cm | 101cm | 101.6cm | |
| Waist To Hem | 59cm | 59cm | 59cm | 59cm | 59cm | 59cm | 58cm | 57cm | 56cm | ||
| Flat Waist Dress | Snp To Hem | 97.4cm | 97.4cm | 98cm | 98.6cm | 99.2cm | 99.8cm | 100.4cm | 101cm | 101.6cm | |
| Waist To Hem | 59cm | 59cm | 59cm | 59cm | 59cm | 59cm | 58cm | 57cm | 56cm | ||
| Blouson Dress | Snp To Hem (Flat) | 100cm | 100cm | 101cm | 102cm | 103cm | 104cm | 105cm | 106cm | 107cm | |
| Waist To Hem (Flat) | 55cm | 55cm | 55cm | 55cm | 55cm | 55cm | 55cm | 55cm | 55cm | ||
| Trapeze Dress | Snp To Hem | 97.8cm | 97.8cm | 98.4cm | 99cm | 99.6cm | 100.2cm | 100.8cm | 101.4cm | 102cm | |
| Waist To Hem | 64cm | 64cm | 64cm | 64cm | 64cm | 64cm | 64cm | 64cm | 64cm | ||
| Pleated Tie Waist Dress | Snp To Hem | 100.4cm | 100.4cm | 101cm | 101.6cm | 102.2cm | 102.8cm | 103.4cm | 104cm | 104.6cm | |
| Waist To Hem | 62.6cm | 62.6cm | 62.6cm | 62.6cm | 62.6cm | 62.6cm | 61.6cm | 60.6cm | 59.6cm | ||
| Midi Dress | Snp To Hem | 113.8cm | 113.8cm | 114.4cm | 115cm | 115.6cm | 116.2cm | 116.8cm | 117.4cm | 118cm | |
| Waist To Hem | 75.5cm | 75.5cm | 75.5cm | 75.5cm | 75.5cm | 75.5cm | 74.5cm | 73.5cm | 72.5cm | ||
| Maxi Dress | Back Length from Snp To Hem (Long Length) | 147cm | 147cm | 147cm | 147cm | 147cm | 147cm | 147cm | 147cm | 147cm | 147cm |
| Back Length from Snp To Hem (Regular Length) | 142cm | 142cm | 142cm | 142cm | 142cm | 142cm | 142cm | 142cm | 142cm | 142cm | |
| Back Length from Snp To Hem (Petite Length) | 137cm | 137cm | 137cm | 137cm | 137cm | 137cm | 137cm | 137cm | 137cm | 137cm | |
| Culotte Jumpsuit | Snp To Hem (Regular / Long) |
131.7cm | 131.7cm | 132.8cm | 134cm | 135.2cm | 137.4cm | 139.6cm | 141.8cm | 144cm | |
| Snp To Hem (Short) |
116.7cm | 116.7cm | 117.8cm | 119cm | 120.2cm | 122.4cm | 124.6cm | 126.8cm | 129cm | ||
| Waist To Hem (Regular / Long) |
93.9cm | 93.9cm | 94.4cm | 95cm | 95.6cm | 96.2cm | 96.8cm | 97.4cm | 98cm | ||
| Waist To Hem (Short) |
78.9cm | 78.9cm | 79.4cm | 80cm | 80.6cm | 81.2cm | 81.8cm | 82.4cm | 83cm | ||
| Inside Leg Length (Regular / Long) |
65cm | 65cm | 65cm | 65cm | 65cm | 65cm | 65cm | 65cm | 65cm | ||
| Inside Leg Length (Short) |
50cm | 50cm | 50cm | 50cm | 50cm | 50cm | 50cm | 50cm | 50cm | ||
| Full Length Jumpsuit | Snp To Hem (Regular / Long) |
142.2cm | 142.2cm | 143.8cm | 145cm | 146.2cm | 147.4cm | 149.6cm | 151.8cm | 154cm | |
| Snp To Hem (Short) |
137.2cm | 137.6cm | 138.8cm | 140cm | 141.2cm | 142.4cm | 144.6cm | 146.8cm | 149cm | ||
| Waist To Hem (Regular / Long) |
104.4cm | 104.8cm | 105.4cm | 106cm | 106.6cm | 107.2cm | 107.8cm | 108.4cm | 109cm | ||
| Waist To Hem (Short) |
99.4cm | 99.8cm | 100.4cm | 101cm | 101.6cm | 102.2cm | 102.8cm | 103.4cm | 104cm | ||
| Inside Leg Length (Regular / Long) |
71cm | 71cm | 71cm | 71cm | 71cm | 71cm | 71cm | 71cm | 71cm | ||
| Inside Leg Length (Short) |
66cm | 66cm | 66cm | 66cm | 66cm | 66cm | 66cm | 66cm | 66cm | ||
| Playsuit | Back length from Snp To Hem | 89.6cm | 89.6cm | 90.7cm | 91.9cm | 93.1cm | 95.3cm | 97.5cm | 99.7cm | 101.9cm | |
| Back length from Waist To Hem | 51.3cm | 51.3cm | 51.9cm | 52.5cm | 53.1cm | 53.7cm | 54.3cm | 54.9cm | 55.5cm | ||
| Inside leg length | 21cm | 21cm | 21cm | 21cm | 21cm | 21cm | 21cm | 21cm | 21cm | ||
| Grown on Sleeve Playsuit | Back length from Snp To Hem | 91.1cm | 91.1cm | 92.3cm | 93.5cm | 94.7cm | 95.9cm | 98.1cm | 100.3cm | 102.5cm | |
| Back length from Waist To Hem | 52.2cm | 52.2cm | 52.7cm | 53.3cm | 53.9cm | 54.5cm | 55.1cm | 55.7cm | 56.3cm | ||
| Inside leg length | 21cm | 21cm | 21cm | 21cm | 21cm | 21cm | 21cm | 21cm | 21cm | ||
| Flat Waist Tiered Hem Midi Skirt | Back Length-Waist to Hem-WaistBand Inc | 83.0cm | 83.0cm | 83.0cm | 83.0cm | 83.0cm | 83.0cm | 83.0cm | 83.0cm | 83.0cm | |
| Waist Flat on Top Edge | 33.0cm | 34.0cm | 35.5cm | 38.0cm | 40.5cm | 43.0cm | 45.5cm | 48.5cm | 51.5cm | ||
| Flat Waist Swing Skirt | Back Length-Waist to Hem-WaistBand Inc | 73.0cm | 73.0cm | 73.0cm | 73.0cm | 73.0cm | 73.0cm | 73.0cm | 73.0cm | 73.0cm | |
| Waist Flat on Top Edge | 33.0cm | 34.0cm | 35.5cm | 38.0cm | 40.5cm | 43.0cm | 45.5cm | 48.5cm | 51.5cm | ||
Alterations
Make your Popsy as unique as you are! x
What we can alter:
Length
We can shorten all of our Dresses and Jumpsuits to your desired length.
Sleeves
We can shorten sleeves on all of our items.
Pockets
Yes, some people do want their pockets removed!
Belt Loops
Don't want belt loops? No problem, we can remove them for you.
How it works:
1) Add to bag
Buy the Popsy item(s) you love from our store.

2) Request your changes
Tell us your alteration requirements in the notes field in the checkout.

3) We alter your item(s)
We alter your item(s) for FREE and send them out to you as normal.

4) Enjoy! x
Step out in style in your perfectly fitted Popsy!

We offer a FREE alterations service when requested at time of purchase. You can alter length, sleeves, belt loops and even whether or not you want pockets! Simply put your requests in the notes field when placing your order and you'll receive your custom-fit dress! x
Want to alter an existing item?
If you decide that you want to alter an existing purchase (or would just prefer to try on your item(s) before making alteration requests then you can purchase an alteration using the link below:
Purchase an alterationPLEASE NOTE - Any item(s) altered will become non-returnable. Please ensure you are happy with your original purchase and desired length before alterations are made.
If you require any additional alterations not mentioned above please send an email to customercare@popsyclothing.com and if we are able to help, we will. We only offer this service to items purchased directly from Popsy Clothing.
Bright, relaxed and effortlessly stylish, this women's graphic t-shirt features a charming "I Would Rather Be Reading" slogan with a beautiful floral book design. Set on a rich jade green base, it's perfect for casual days, cosy weekends and laid-back outfits. Designed for comfort with a relaxed fit, this reading t-shirt combines feel-good style with everyday wearability.
Features
- Relaxed fit for a comfortable look and feel
- Soft cotton fabric for breathable everyday wear
- "I Would Rather Be Reading" slogan with floral book graphic
- Jade green base for a rich, versatile look
- Short Sleeve with classic crew neckline
- Easy to style with jeans, leggings or skirts
- Designed in the UK
- Family business
Why You'll Love Her
- Perfect book lover t-shirt for everyday wear
- Stylish graphic tee with a cosy, feel-good message
- Ideal for casual outfits, lounging or weekend styling
- Comfortable fit that's easy to wear
- A great gift for readers, teachers and bookworms
Model wears
Model is 5'5 and wears size Small
Message from Cherish
Our Popsy Separates Collection includes this t-shirt. A classic jade tee designed with a relaxed fit. Wear the sleeves as they are or turn them up - its your style so you choose! Ideal for casual wear, festivals, holidays or relaxed weekend outfits.
With our charming "I Would Rather Be Reading" graphic design she can be paired with trousers, skirts, jeans or leggings for an effortless bookish aesthetic outfit. Featuring an open book surrounded by whimsical florals you can really show your love of books.
Perfect for book lovers, readers, teachers and anyone who loves a cosy bookish style. A statement piece for cosy life lovers and literature fans.
Cherish x
Fabric & Composition
100% Cotton
Soft, breathable, and naturally comfortable, our 100% cotton fabric is ideal for everyday t-shirts. It offers excellent moisture absorption, a smooth feel against the skin, and lasting durability, making it a versatile choice for casual and all-day wear.
Sizing
Available is sizes Small, Medium, Large, XL and XXL
(S = 6 to 8 / M = 10 to 12 / L = 14 to 16 / XL = 18 to 20 / XXL = 22 to 24)
DELIVERY
Popsy knows it’s important to efficiently get our dresses to you so we ensure we dispatch your order as quickly as possible. We aim to dispatch orders within 1-2 working days. Please read the following delivery options for more information:
Delivery Options
ROYAL MAIL
- TRACKED 48 HOUR STANDARD DELIVERY
- FREE ON ORDERS £40.00 & OVER
- £2.95 ON ORDERS UNDER £40
- £5.95 UK TRACKED 24 (DOES NOT GUARANTEE NEXT DAY)
Orders will be dispatched within 2 working days and goods should be received within 2-5 working days of ordering.
Need your order quick? We offer a Tracked 24 hour service and if your order is placed by 2pm Monday to Thursday or 10:00am Friday your order will be delivered using our Tracked 24 hour service (excluding Bank Holidays, Easter Monday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day). Weekend orders (on Saturday or Sunday) will be dispatched on a Monday. Our Tracked 24 hour service is available on UK mainland deliveries but does not guarantee next day delivery.
DELIVERY TO COUNTRIES OUTSIDE OF UK – £12.00
DELIVERY TO GERMANY - £7.50
Please note all packages are sent from the UK. For deliveries to recipients within the EU VAT is in the price and all duty and fees are covered up to a maximum parcel value of €150. For the rest of the world, for legal purposes you (or the recipient of the goods, if different) are the importer of the goods (IOR/Importer of Record) and are responsible for any import formalities as well as any taxes, fees, levies or other charges due to local laws or customs rules.
You authorise Evri / DHL / Royal Mail to appoint a transport service that will act on your behalf with the customs and tax authorities of the destination country when the products are imported and will process and pay the import fees incurred for you. For each product, ownership and risk are transferred to the recipient at the time it is handed over to the transport service within the UK.
(Updated 18th March 2026)
GENERAL DELIVERY TERMS
We will deliver your order to the address you request at checkout when placing your order so please ensure this is correct. Any orders that are sent back to us due to an incorrect address or failure to collect from the delivery company after a missed delivery will be automatically refunded minus the postage. All deliveries are subject to stock availability and authorisation of your payment. Please note we are unfortunately unable to specify the time the goods will be delivered to you and are unable to give a guaranteed delivery date. During busy times such as sale periods, delivery may take slightly longer due to the increased demand.
FURTHER HELP
Need further help? Don’t hesitate to contact us as would be more than happy to help.


