Fit guide
Buying clothes you cannot try on asks for a little trust. We would rather give you the real numbers than ask you to guess. Every product page now carries a full measurement table under Size & fit.
We measure the garment, not the body
Our tables give the measurements of the finished piece, laid flat, in centimetres. This is the honest way to size online: it tells you exactly what arrives, rather than the body it is meant to suit. From there, the fit is yours to choose — closer or roomier, as you like.
The surest method
Find a piece you already own and love the fit of. Lay it flat, smooth out the creases, and measure it the same way:
- Chest or bust: across the garment from underarm to underarm.
- Waist: across the narrowest point, flat.
- Length: from the highest point of the shoulder straight down to the hem.
- Sleeve: from the shoulder seam to the cuff.
Compare those numbers to our table and you will know how a piece will sit before it arrives.
A tape measure and a garment you trust will tell you more than any size label.
When you are between sizes
Each piece also carries a short fit note — whether it runs close, true to size, or relaxed — with a suggestion for which way to go. As a rule: size down for a closer look, up for room to layer.
Still unsure? Write to us and we will help you choose. Browse the range in Everyday Basics.