Is Margaret Howell true to size?
Margaret Howell is true to size. Most shoppers wear their usual size, especially in tops. Margaret Howell fits true to size with relaxed British workwear proportions. Check the category notes below for tops, bottoms, and outerwear specifically.
Margaret Howell generally runs true to size.
Margaret Howell fits true to size with relaxed British workwear proportions.
Confidence: Medium, based on official size chart data
Sizing overview
Most shoppers start with their usual size. Use the notes below to see where Margaret Howell feels slimmer, roomier, or more consistent across categories.
Margaret Howell is true to size. True to size. Relaxed British workwear.
Plain-language cut notes and examples below show where pieces usually feel closer, roomier, or 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.
Margaret Howell is true to size. Margaret Howell fits true to size with relaxed British workwear proportions.
How to read Margaret Howell sizing
Sizing tendency
Most shoppers start with their usual size.
Consistency
Low variation across categories.
Best check
Start with the category note, then check whether the cut is meant to feel structured or relaxed.
Variability and caveats
When Margaret Howell can feel different from the usual sizing tendency
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.
Margaret Howell Sizing by Category
True to size. Relaxed British workwear.
What to expect
Expect tops to follow the label fairly closely unless the piece is intentionally oversized or sharply tailored.
True to size. Relaxed workwear cuts.
What to expect
Expect bottoms to follow the label fairly closely unless the piece is intentionally oversized or sharply tailored.
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Common questions about Margaret Howell sizing
Is Margaret Howell true to size?
Margaret Howell is true to size. Margaret Howell fits true to size with relaxed British workwear proportions. Most shoppers start with their usual size.
What size am I in Margaret Howell if I wear a Medium?
A Medium at Margaret Howell is roughly the same as a Medium at most contemporary brands. Fit can vary across tops and bottoms, so confirm against the specific category you are shopping.
Does Margaret Howell fit differently by category?
Yes. Fit varies by category at Margaret Howell, covering tops and bottoms, since the same brand often cuts tops and bottoms to different proportions.
Is Margaret Howell's size chart accurate?
Margaret Howell publishes an official size chart, and ThisFits cross-references it against real shopper fit reports. Margaret Howell shows low variation across categories, so the chart is a reliable starting point with adjustments based on cut.
What if I'm between sizes at Margaret Howell?
Margaret Howell fits true to size, so when you are between sizes, pick based on how close you want the cut to feel. Sizing up gives a relaxed feel and sizing down gives a more fitted silhouette.
How does Margaret Howell sizing compare to other brands?
Margaret Howell sizes similarly to H&M and Uniqlo, your usual size applies. Shoppers commonly compare Margaret Howell against other contemporary labels in the same category to translate sizes between brands they already wear.
Can I return Margaret Howell items if the size is wrong?
Margaret Howell typically accepts returns on unworn items with tags within the window stated on the order page or receipt. Policies vary by retailer and third-party sellers may differ, so confirm before ordering.