ExpressvsTarget, Size Comparison
Express tends to run smaller than Target. If you wear a Medium at Target, you may need a Large at Express. For a measurement-based recommendation, use the fit checker.
Express vs Target sizing, quick answer
Express runs about one size smaller than Target. If you wear a Medium at Target, you'll likely need a Large at Express. For an exact recommendation, build a free fit profile.
- Express: runs small
- Target: fits true to size
- 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 Express and Target 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
Express sizing compared to Target: Express runs small while Target fits true to size. Here is how the sizes translate.
Express tends to run smaller than Target. If you wear a Medium at Target, you may need a Large at Express. 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 Express run smaller than Target?
Express runs about one size smaller than Target. If you wear a Medium at Target, you'll likely need a Large at Express. For an exact recommendation, build a free fit profile.
Should I size up or down at Express vs Target?
Size up one at Express compared to Target. Express runs smaller, so if you wear a Medium at Target, try a Large at Express, especially for fitted tops and tailored bottoms.
If I'm a Medium at Express, what size am I at Target?
Since Express runs smaller than Target, a Medium at Express is roughly equivalent to a Small at Target. Use the ThisFits fit checker for a recommendation based on your measurements.
Does Express or Target 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, Express or Target?
Express and Target 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 Express and Target?
If you're between sizes, Express 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.