Do Stella McCartney dresses run small?

Runs small

Stella McCartney dresses run small. Runs small. Modern eco-luxury silhouettes, size up one.

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GENERAL BRAND GUIDANCE

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Stella McCartney Dresses sizing

Stella McCartney dresses run small. Runs small. Modern eco-luxury silhouettes, size up one.

Best starting point

Size up once in Stella McCartney 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 Stella McCartney 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 standard cuts.

Choose the roomier feel

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

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.

Stella McCartney dresses usually run small.