Self-Portrait dresses run small. Runs small. Tailored occasion wear, size up one.
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GENERAL BRAND GUIDANCE
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Self-Portrait dresses run small. Runs small. Tailored occasion wear, size up one.
Best starting point
Size up once in Self-Portrait dresses if you want an easy everyday fit.
Cut note
Runs small.
Examples
Think day dresses, midis, maxis, and occasion pieces.
Default to sizing up in Self-Portrait dresses 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 closer-fitting cuts.
Choose the roomier feel
Go up one size for breathing room, especially when this category uses closer-fitting cuts.
Variability and caveats
Cut
Structured pieces usually feel smaller first, especially through the shoulders, waist, or hip.
Fabric stretch
Rigid fabrics usually make the sizing tendency show up more clearly because there is less give.
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
Self-Portrait dresses usually run small.
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