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Start with your measurements

Take your measurements using a cloth measuring tape while wearing your underwear or a slip only. Make sure the tape measure is parallel to the ground and moderately tight - it's easy to check this in the mirror while you measure.

  • Bust: To achieve a more accurate fit measurement we recommend measuring while wearing the bra you intend to wear with the garment. Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
  • Waist: Measure around where you would most comfortably wear a pull-on skirt or pants.
  • Hips: Measure at the widest point of your hips.

Save your measurements

This makes it easy to refer to your measurements helping you decide which garment size to select. This information is private and only visible when you are logged in!

Click here to enter or edit your body measurements

Using Size Charts

To account for different sizing systems, we assign a size chart to each style which you'll find on each style page. You can use the chart to compare a style to your body measurements or with common size systems.

For example, in the size chart shown here, a size 2XL in that style should fit if you normally wear a size 18 or 20 (Australia/NZ sizing).  If you're using body measurements, it should suit a bust measurement between 115 cm and 120 cm.

How we take garment measurments

Our main measurements that we take for each garment are the Bust, Waist and Hip measurement. From these we make custom size charts to fit each style.

The front, back, sleeve, leg and stretched waist lengths are provided for each style where required. They are intended as a guide only, as lengths are graded slightly for each size.

Fabric Ease

The space between your body measurements and the final garment measurements is called Fabric Ease. This space allows you to move, sit and breathe comfortably.

When choosing how much Fabric Ease to allow you'll need to think about how the style is intended to be worn, the fabric it's made from and more importantly how you want to wear the style. Use our suggestions below to help you.

  • Example: If your Bust measurement is 100cm and you want to wear a style as a relaxed fit then add 15-20cm, so look for a garment bust measurement of 115-120cm. However, if you intend to wear the style oversized add 25cm or more, so look for a garment Bust measurement of 125cm .

Tips for the best Fit

Close Fit Styles

Under pieces, swimwear, shapewear & body contouring styles.
  • Close Fit styles are normally constructed with stretch fabrics and are designed to be worn hugging the body.
  • We generally don't measure these styles and recommend using the styles size chart as your fit guide.

Regular Fit Styles

Regular-fit styles typically have some shape around the shoulders and bust, without excess fabric or drape.

  • Allow about 5-10cm  Fabric Ease for regular fit styles at your most crucial fit points, such as the bust and hips. 
  • Think about the fabric: Delicates such as silk, chiffon need a bit of extra room. While stretch fabrics are a bit more forgiving.
5-10cm Fabric Ease

Relaxed Fit Styles

Relaxed Fit offers a roomier cut than our Regular Fit, providing all-day comfort, easy movement, and a naturally loose silhouette.
  • When selecting Fabric Ease for Relaxed Styles we mostly focus on the Bust measurement.

  • Our size charts show the fit as intended by the designer. However, we also recommend checking the garment measurements, as another size may provide your preferred fit.

  • Relaxed Styles can often be worn Oversized with the extra Fabric Ease and some can be worn as a regular fit with less ease.
10-20cm Fabric Ease

Oversized Styles

Oversized is our most generous fit, offering a relaxed, effortless silhouette. Designed for layering or a flowing, voluminous look with little body definition.
  • Our size charts show the fit as intended by the designer.

  • When using garment measurements, the Fabric Ease is normally only relevant for crucial fit points like the bust measurement

  • Oversized styles can often be worn as a relaxed or regular fit with less ease.
25cm or more Fabric Ease

Outerwear Styles

Coats, jackets and cardigans.
  • When selecting Fabric Ease for Oterwear Styles we generally focus on the Bust measurement and fit around the shoulders.
  • The Fabric Ease required depends on what garments you intend to layer underneath.

Use your own garments for measurements

If you already have a garment that fits you well, you can simply use that to compare with our garment measurements.

A few tips to help when measuring your existing garments:

  • Use garments with a similar fabric type and the fit that you are looking for.
  • Lay the garment on a flat surface and follow our Garment Measuring Guide above.
  • Remember to double your measurement to account for both front and back.

If you have any questions, please contact any of our in-store team to discuss sizing.
Their experience with a multitude of labels, styles, and fabrics on all different body shapes is invaluable when it comes to selecting your size!

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