Do Ottolinger bottoms run small?

Runs small

Ottolinger bottoms run small. Runs small. Fitted Swiss cuts.

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GENERAL BRAND GUIDANCE

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Ottolinger Bottoms sizing

Ottolinger bottoms run small. Runs small. Fitted Swiss cuts.

Best starting point

Size up once in Ottolinger bottoms if you want an easy everyday fit.

Cut note

Runs small.

Examples

Think jeans, trousers, skirts, and shorts.

Default to sizing up in Ottolinger bottoms if you want an easy everyday fit.

Choose the slimmer feel

Stay at your usual size only if you want a neater fit and feel comfortable in standard cuts.

Choose the roomier feel

Go up one size for breathing room, especially when this category uses standard cuts.

Variability and caveats

Cut

Structured pieces usually feel smaller first, especially through the shoulders, waist, or hip.

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.

Fit notes below call out cut and measurement differences that matter most on smaller screens.

EU size	Bust	Waist	Hips
32	29–31"	22–24"	32–34"
34	31–33"	24–26"	34–36"
36	33–35"	26–28"	36–38"
38	35–37"	28–30"	38–40"
40	37–39"	30–32"	40–42"
42	39–41"	32–34"	42–44"

Measurements are shown in inches where numeric values are available.

Chart footnotes

Ottolinger bottoms usually run small.