Free People dresses run large. Maxi and midi dresses run large with lots of volume. Size down if you prefer definition.
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GENERAL BRAND GUIDANCE
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Free People dresses run large. Maxi and midi dresses run large with lots of volume. Size down if you prefer definition.
Best starting point
Size down once in Free People dresses if you want a clean line rather than an oversized silhouette.
Cut note
Maxi and midi dresses run large with lots of volume.
Examples
Think day dresses, midis, maxis, and occasion pieces.
Default to sizing down in Free People dresses if you want a clean line rather than oversized.
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
Cut matters most when a piece is intentionally tailored or intentionally oversized.
Fabric stretch
Fabric stretch changes how strongly the sizing tendency shows up: more give softens it, less give makes it more obvious.
Styling
Styling details like intended silhouette, layering room, and line-specific fit can shift how the brand’s usual sizing direction feels.
Compare measurements side-by-side using the label rows below.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hips | EU | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XS | 33–35" | 25–27" | 35–37" | 32-34 | 4-6 |
S | 35–37" | 27–29" | 37–39" | 36 | 8 |
M | 37–39" | 29–31" | 39–41" | 38-40 | 10-12 |
L | 39–41" | 31–33" | 41–43" | 42 | 14 |
XL | 41–43" | 33–35" | 43–45" | 44 | 16 |
Measurements are shown in inches where numeric values are available.
Free People dresses usually run large.
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