COS dresses run large. Runs large. Architectural volume, size down one.
Dresses notes
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GENERAL BRAND GUIDANCE
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COS dresses run large. Runs large. Architectural volume, size down one.
Best starting point
Size down once in COS dresses if you want a clean line rather than an oversized silhouette.
Cut note
Runs large.
Examples
Think day dresses, midis, maxis, and occasion pieces.
Default to sizing down in COS dresses if you want a clean line rather than oversized. Sizing stays consistent across COS dresses, so once you find your size it holds.
Choose the slimmer feel
Go down one size for a neater line, especially when this category already leans toward standard cuts.
Choose the roomier feel
Stay at your usual size if you want extra ease or like the look of standard cuts.
Variability and caveats
Cut
Relaxed cuts usually add ease, so they can feel roomier than the brand’s baseline.
Fabric stretch
Fabric stretch changes how strongly the sizing tendency shows up: more give softens it, less give makes it more obvious.
Styling
This brand is fairly consistent, but styling can still shift the feel when a piece is meant to be sharply fitted or deliberately oversized.
COS uses generous, architectural fit blocks inspired by Scandinavian minimalism. Their oversized pieces are designed to drape, so stay true to size for the intended look.
Compare measurements side-by-side using the label rows below.
| EU size | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|
32 | 30–32" | 23–25" | 33–35" |
34 | 32–34" | 25–27" | 35–37" |
36 | 34–36" | 27–29" | 37–39" |
38 | 36–38" | 29–31" | 39–41" |
40 | 38–40" | 31–33" | 41–43" |
42 | 40–42" | 33–35" | 43–45" |
44 | 42–44" | 35–37" | 45–47" |
Measurements are shown in inches where numeric values are available.
COS dresses usually run large.
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