St. John dresses run small. Runs small. Fitted luxury knit, size up one.
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GENERAL BRAND GUIDANCE
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St. John dresses run small. Runs small. Fitted luxury knit, size up one.
Best starting point
Size up once in St. John 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 St. John dresses if you want an easy everyday fit. Sizing stays consistent across St. John dresses, so once you find your size it holds. Fitted luxury knit, size up one.
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
Stretchy or knit fabrics can make the brand feel more forgiving than its usual size reputation.
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.
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.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hips | EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
XS | 30–32" | 23–25" | 33–35" | 34 |
S | 32–34" | 25–27" | 35–37" | 36 |
M | 34–36" | 27–29" | 37–39" | 38 |
L | 36–38" | 29–31" | 39–41" | 40 |
XL | 38–40" | 31–33" | 41–43" | 42 |
Measurements are shown in inches where numeric values are available.
Chart footnotes
St. John dresses usually run small.
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