Size Guide
A dress should command the room, not the wearer. Match your measurements to the chart below for the imperial line our house is cut to — clean through the column, generous in the drape. Every size is given in centimeters and inches, with US, EU and UK equivalents.
Womenswear Size Chart
All figures are body measurements — your own bust, waist and hip — not the finished garment. The ease is already built into each cut, so simply find the row that matches your body. The inch figures are rounded to the nearest half inch (1 in = 2.54 cm).
| Size | US | EU | UK | Bust | Waist | Hips | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cm | in | cm | in | cm | in | ||||
| XS | 2 | 32 | 4 | 78–82 | 30.5–32.5 | 60–64 | 23.5–25 | 86–90 | 34–35.5 |
| S | 4 | 34 | 6 | 82–86 | 32.5–34 | 64–68 | 25–27 | 90–94 | 35.5–37 |
| M | 6 | 36 | 8 | 86–90 | 34–35.5 | 68–72 | 27–28.5 | 94–98 | 37–38.5 |
| L | 8–10 | 38 | 10 | 90–95 | 35.5–37.5 | 72–77 | 28.5–30.5 | 98–103 | 38.5–40.5 |
| XL | 12 | 40 | 12 | 95–101 | 37.5–40 | 77–83 | 30.5–32.5 | 103–109 | 40.5–43 |
| XXL | 14 | 42 | 14 | 101–107 | 40–42 | 83–89 | 32.5–35 | 109–115 | 43–45.5 |
| 3XL | 16 | 44 | 16 | 107–113 | 42–44.5 | 89–95 | 35–37.5 | 115–121 | 45.5–47.5 |
How to Measure
Take your measurements over light clothing, with a soft tape held level and snug — never tight. Stand relaxed and breathe normally. If you fall between two sizes on the chart, read the fit notes before choosing.
- 1 · Bust (B)
- Around the fullest part of the bust, with the tape level across the back.
- 2 · Waist (W)
- Around the narrowest point of the natural waist, just above the navel.
- 3 · Hips (H)
- Around the fullest part of the hips, roughly 20 cm below the waist.
- 4 · Height (Ht)
- Barefoot, from the crown of the head to the floor — for judging hem length against our 175 cm model.
Fit & Length by Silhouette
Each house silhouette is cut to fall a particular way. Read the note for the shape you are considering — it tells you where to take your size and how the hem will sit.
Column
Cut clean and close from shoulder to hem — the house signature. Take your true size; the line is meant to skim, not cling. Fuller through the bust or hip? Size up and let the fabric fall.
A-line
Fitted through the bust and waist, then released into a gentle flare. Forgiving over the hip — choose your bust measurement and the skirt will follow.
Fishtail
Bias-cut and sculpted to the hip before it flares at the knee. The closest fit we make; size up if you are between sizes, and read the waist and hip together.
Midi
Falls between the knee and mid-calf — long enough for a wedding, easy enough for dinner. Hem heights are set for a 175 cm frame; a shorter frame reads a touch longer.
Maxi
Floor-skimming on a 175 cm model. If you are under 165 cm, allow for a small hem; over 178 cm, the maxi reads as a graceful ankle length.
Skirts
Our occasion skirts — the fishtail satin and the A-line lace — are sized to the waist and hip on this chart. High-waisted styles sit at the natural waist, so measure there, not at the hip.
Fabric & Stretch
Our cloth is chosen for movement and longevity, not for cling. Most fabrics have little to no stretch and rely on cut and drape — so the chart, not the give of the cloth, is your guide.
Recycled chiffon
Fluid and floating with no stretch. The drape does the work — take your true size and let the layers move.
Satin slip
Liquid and bias-friendly with a slight give. Skims the body; size up if you prefer a looser line over the hip.
Crepe
Structured and matte with very little stretch. Holds the column silhouette — take your true size for a clean line.
Lace & embroidery
Set on a fine ground with minimal give. True to size; the scalloped edges sit best when the bodice is not pulled tight.
Model-Height Reference
Our house fit model is 175 cm and wears a size S–M. Every hem length — midi, maxi and mini — is set on her frame, so use her as your reference point.
- Under 165 cm. A maxi will sit a touch longer — allow for a small hem, or let it pool gently. A midi reads closer to mid-calf.
- 165–178 cm. Lengths fall as shown on the model, with no adjustment needed.
- Over 178 cm. A maxi reads as a graceful ankle length and a midi sits just below the knee — both intentional and elegant.
Per-size shoulder width and recommended height ranges are listed in the “Size & Fit” panel on every product page.
Accessory Sizing
Every bag and scarf is one size. Use the dimensions below to judge scale and capacity before you choose — totes carry a laptop and the day, the clutch holds the evening's essentials, and the silk squares range from a petite neck-tie to a generous wrap.
Silk square scarves
- Large square (Palmyra, Tessera)
- 90 × 90 cm
- Medium square (Vesta)
- 70 × 70 cm
- Petite square (Carina)
- ≈ 53 × 53 cm
Leather bags, totes & clutches
- Aventina soft cowhide tote
- 38 × 30 × 13 cm
- Structured day tote
- 32 × 26 × 14 cm
- Ostia crochet shoulder tote
- 34 × 22 × 6 cm
- Capitolina crossbody
- ≈ 27 × 13 × 5 cm
- Quirina envelope clutch
- ≈ 27 × 13 × 5 cm
Dimensions are width × height × depth (W × H × D); scarves are square (side × side).
International Conversion
Wherever you usually shop, the chart above carries the equivalent numeric size. As a quick rule: UK is the EU number minus 28 (EU 36 is a UK 8), and US is the American numeric size shown in its own column.
| Size | US | EU | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 2 | 32 | 4 |
| S | 4 | 34 | 6 |
| M | 6 | 36 | 8 |
| L | 8–10 | 38 | 10 |
| XL | 12 | 40 | 12 |
| XXL | 14 | 42 | 14 |
| 3XL | 16 | 44 | 16 |
Frequently Asked
- What if I am between two sizes?
- Read the silhouette notes first. On the close-cut column and fishtail styles, size up for comfort across the bust and hip. On A-line and fuller skirts, the smaller size will sit cleanly through the waist. When in doubt, size up and write to the atelier — we will guide you personally.
- Are these body measurements or garment measurements?
- The chart shows body measurements — your own bust, waist and hip — not the finished garment. We have already built the ease into each cut, so simply match your body to the chart.
- How do I convert between cm and inches?
- Every row of the chart lists both. If you measure in inches, one inch equals 2.54 cm. The inch figures are rounded to the nearest half inch.
- What do the US, EU and UK columns mean?
- They are the equivalent numeric sizes in each system, so you can shop with confidence wherever you usually buy. EU is the European number (e.g. 36), UK is typically the EU number minus 28 (so EU 36 is a UK 8), and US is the American numeric size.
- How tall is your fit model?
- Our house fit model is 175 cm and wears a size S–M. Hem lengths — midi, maxi and mini — are set on her frame, so the drape sits a little longer on a shorter frame and a little shorter on a taller one.
- Do the fabrics stretch?
- Most of our fabrics — chiffon, crepe, lace — have little to no stretch and rely on cut and drape. Satin has a slight give. The fabric notes above tell you what to expect for each piece.
- What size are the bags and scarves?
- Every bag and scarf is one size. The accessory dimensions above list each style so you can judge capacity and scale — totes carry a laptop and the day, the clutch holds the evening's essentials, and the silk squares range from a petite neck-tie to a generous 90 cm wrap.
- Can I return an item if the size is not right?
- Yes. You have 30 days from delivery to return any unworn item with its tags, in its original packaging, for a full refund. See Shipping & Returns for the full policy.
Still Unsure?
Write to the atelier with your measurements and the piece you have in mind, and we will guide you to the right size personally. When you are ready, explore the women's dresses and the accessories.
