ContemporainevsCOS, Size Comparison
Contemporaine tends to run smaller than COS. If you wear a Medium at COS, you may need a Large at Contemporaine. For a measurement-based recommendation, use the fit checker.
Contemporaine vs COS sizing, quick answer
Contemporaine runs about one size smaller than COS. If you wear a Medium at COS, you'll likely need a Large at Contemporaine. For an exact recommendation, build a free fit profile.
- Contemporaine: runs small
- COS: runs large
- If between sizes: size up at the brand that runs smaller, or use the fit checker below for a personalised recommendation.
Brand guide
Compare how Contemporaine and COS usually fit, where cuts feel slimmer or roomier, and which categories are most predictable.
GENERAL BRAND GUIDANCE
This is a general brand-level sizing summary, not an exact product recommendation. For your specific size, paste a product link into the fit checker.
The Verdict
Contemporaine sizing compared to COS: Contemporaine runs small while COS runs large. Here is how the sizes translate.
Contemporaine tends to run smaller than COS. If you wear a Medium at COS, you may need a Large at Contemporaine. For a measurement-based recommendation, use the fit checker.
Category Match-up
Size Conversion Table
* Indicative only. For your personalised size at both brands,
Common Questions
Does Contemporaine run smaller than COS?
Contemporaine runs about one size smaller than COS. If you wear a Medium at COS, you'll likely need a Large at Contemporaine. For an exact recommendation, build a free fit profile.
Should I size up or down at Contemporaine vs COS?
Size up one at Contemporaine compared to COS. Contemporaine runs smaller, so if you wear a Medium at COS, try a Large at Contemporaine, especially for fitted tops and tailored bottoms.
If I'm a Medium at Contemporaine, what size am I at COS?
Since Contemporaine runs smaller than COS, a Medium at Contemporaine is roughly equivalent to a Small at COS. Use the ThisFits fit checker for a recommendation based on your measurements.
Does Contemporaine or COS fit differently by category?
Yes, fit varies meaningfully by category. Tops, Bottoms, Dresses can each fit differently than the brand's overall tendency suggests. See the Category Match-up section below for per-category guidance.
Which brand is more accurate to its size chart, Contemporaine or COS?
Contemporaine and COS both publish official size charts, but real-world fit varies by fabric, cut and category. The ThisFits engine cross-references published charts with shopper fit reports across 197+ brands to predict your size in each.
What if I'm between sizes at Contemporaine and COS?
If you're between sizes, Contemporaine tends to fit closer to the body, so trying the larger size first usually means fewer returns. Always confirm each retailer's return policy before ordering.