The fitting room

Find your Owalórì fit.

A considered guide to choosing your size, taking accurate measurements and understanding how fabric and silhouette may influence the fit of your piece.

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Before you choose

Measure the woman, not the label.

Our size chart uses body measurements rather than finished garment measurements. Measure yourself over well-fitting underwear or light clothing, keeping the tape comfortably close without pulling it tight.

Compare your bust, natural waist and hip measurements with the chart below. If different areas fall into different sizes, choose the size that corresponds with the largest measurement relevant to the garment.

Product pages may include additional notes about stretch, structure, ease and intended silhouette.

A helpful measuring tipKeep the tape parallel to the floor, stand naturally and avoid holding your breath. If possible, ask someone to take your measurements.

Owalórì sizing

Body measurement chart

UK sizes 6–28. Every measurement is presented in centimetres and inches.

UK size	Bust	Waist	Hip
6	80 cm / 31.50 in	62 cm / 24.41 in	86 cm / 33.86 in
8	84 cm / 33.07 in	66 cm / 25.98 in	90 cm / 35.43 in
10	88 cm / 34.65 in	70 cm / 27.56 in	94 cm / 37.01 in
12	92 cm / 36.22 in	74 cm / 29.13 in	98 cm / 38.58 in
14	96 cm / 37.80 in	78 cm / 30.71 in	102 cm / 40.16 in
16	101 cm / 39.76 in	83 cm / 32.68 in	107 cm / 42.13 in
18	106 cm / 41.73 in	88 cm / 34.65 in	112 cm / 44.09 in
20	112 cm / 44.09 in	94 cm / 37.01 in	118 cm / 46.46 in
22	118 cm / 46.46 in	100 cm / 39.37 in	124 cm / 48.82 in
24	124 cm / 48.82 in	106 cm / 41.73 in	130 cm / 51.18 in
26	130 cm / 51.18 in	112 cm / 44.09 in	136 cm / 53.54 in
28	136 cm / 53.54 in	118 cm / 46.46 in	142 cm / 55.91 in

The measuring ritual

How to measure yourself

Use a soft measuring tape, stand naturally and keep the tape level around the body.

Bust

Measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape level across your back.

Natural waist

Measure around the narrowest part of your torso without pulling the tape tight.

Hips

Measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat with your feet together.

Upper arm

With your arm relaxed, measure around the fullest part of your upper arm.

Shoulder to hem

Measure from the high point of your shoulder over the bust to the preferred hem.

Inside leg

Measure from the top of the inside leg to your preferred trouser hem.

Length references

Where should it fall?

General reference lengths; the final position varies with height, proportions and silhouette.

Dresses

Mini86 cm / 33.86 in

Midi119 cm / 46.85 in

Maxi152 cm / 59.84 in

Skirts

Mini46 cm / 18.11 in

Midi76 cm / 29.92 in

Maxi105 cm / 41.34 in

Trousers

Petite inside leg74 cm / 29.13 in

Regular inside leg79 cm / 31.10 in

Long inside leg84 cm / 33.07 in

Fit and fabric

Details that can change the fit

What if I am between two sizes?

For fitted or structured pieces, we generally recommend the larger size unless the product page advises otherwise.

How do structured fabrics fit?

Brocade, tweed and other woven fabrics may offer little or no stretch. Choose according to your largest relevant measurement.

What about stretch fabrics?

Stretch varies between fabrics, so follow the product-specific fit note.

My top and lower body are different sizes. What should I do?

Choose according to where the garment is most fitted. For one-piece garments, use your largest relevant measurement.

Can I request a different length?

Some designs may allow length adjustments. Contact the Atelier before ordering.

Are these garment measurements?

No. The chart contains body measurements. Garment-specific measurements will appear on the product page.

A considered fit

Still deciding between sizes?

Send us your bust, waist, hip and height measurements with the name of the piece.

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Size Guide