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