https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 06:46:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run#post-946238 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:48:00 +0000 velvetychocolate 946238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any useful info to add, but I wanted to say "thank you" for asking. I've fallen in LOVE with a whole bunch of stuff on the Zara site and would love to order a bunch of things, and I was also curious about their sizing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run#post-946223 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:55:57 +0000 lyn* 946223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a 34 bust, 27 waist and I'm a medium at Zara </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run#post-946209 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:57:44 +0000 Liz A. 946209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My shoulders are about 18 inches across, and I just bought 3 medium tops.Sleeveless fit just fine, knit and woven with sleeves&nbsp;were both a tiny bit tight but bearable.&nbsp; </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: Just measured, and my shoulders are almost 42" around, so if you're around that size or smaller, you should be fine with a medium. &nbsp;37" bust.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run#post-946142 Fri, 31 May 2013 22:37:11 +0000 Diana 946142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a 36" bust and I'm usually a Large at Zara (which is an 8-10 in their numbered sizes; most US brands tend to make L 10-12 or even 12-14).&nbsp; But then things tend to be to long in the torso/armholes.&nbsp; Can't win... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run#post-946097 Fri, 31 May 2013 20:56:33 +0000 Peri 946097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies! Sounds like M is the way to go. </p> <p>Suz, ha! My shoulders are huge! I made up a body type...Lovely Linebacker...but somehow Angie has not felt compelled to add that to her list. I wonder what is stopping her? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run#post-946023 Fri, 31 May 2013 19:41:04 +0000 Suz 946023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jurocha, it sounds as if you are sized out of Zara. Even XS would have at least a 32 hip and probably a 24 waist. So I guess it is all relative, right? What is small to one is huge to another -- which is why we need different retailers!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run#post-946022 Fri, 31 May 2013 19:35:37 +0000 jurocha 946022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have such a different experience with Zara! I tried a hundred of their skirts and dresses and never found a fit off the rack - S is always weird and loose. I'm 1,53m; 60-80cm (waist/hips; 23-31 inches). </p> <p>Maybe I will swing by again and try these year's collection... last Summer one, well, I would need to gain a few kg (which obviously I don't want) and grow a few centimeters (which isn't possible) to fit into that gorgeous white sequin skirt they had.</p> <p>PS: I know you're talking about tops... but I haven't tried any Zara top as far as I can remember. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run#post-946017 Fri, 31 May 2013 19:25:23 +0000 Anonymous 946017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Peri, I am 35" bust and 28.5" waist and the white top I was wearing yesterday and the one today are both M. They are supposed to be drapey and oversized. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run#post-945986 Fri, 31 May 2013 18:54:13 +0000 Suz 945986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, the fact that the clothes look loose on the models is not a factor of vanity sizing; it's how they are cut. In other words, they are meant to look that loose. It's the style. Zara's fast fashion, trendy -- and the trend is unstructured structure, which often means a looser top.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run#post-945977 Fri, 31 May 2013 18:48:13 +0000 Ingunn 945977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think M is correct. I have only one piece from Zara, and it's an M. My bust measurement is 35". I take S or even XS in most other brands. My daughter is also sizing up in Zara pieces. It is European sizing, and also Spanish, which tend to run small by Northern European standards.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run#post-945967 Fri, 31 May 2013 18:43:19 +0000 Suz 945967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would suggest to start with mediums, but some will depend on your shoulder line. If you have narrow sloping shoulders small might do, in tops.&nbsp;</p> <p>Zara follows European sizing and typically fits smaller than the big American chains you mentioned. I usually wear a S in Zara with the rare XS in some items. For reference, my bust is only 32 or 33. But I do have relatively broad shoulders for my size. (38.5")&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run#post-945965 Fri, 31 May 2013 18:43:12 +0000 celia 945965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you look at their charts a 6/8 is a medium and I would say that is accurate.<br />I will dress a S or XS at the stores you mentioned and I ordered a kimono size M and was happy with the size.<br />Not only vanity sizing but the inconsistency of sizes from one year to the other bothers me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run#post-945964 Fri, 31 May 2013 18:41:49 +0000 rachylou 945964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go with the M. Or I'd try both actually. I'm an S too, and love Zara, but have to admit their stuff doesn't quite fit me right. The shape and taper are misplaced for me. Not in a big way, just a little bit off. I sort of finesse it with Zara stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run#post-945961 Fri, 31 May 2013 18:38:44 +0000 Glory 945961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wish I could help but I have never been in Zara and have only ordered the one item - the Kimono - which you have seen. It is a medium and could have been a wee bit smaller in the shoulder but because it is a slouchy look it works.<br />Honestly I would order the s and m because the returns are so easy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-does-zara-sizing-run#post-945959 Fri, 31 May 2013 18:35:28 +0000 Peri 945959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm looking at tops and my measurements would say M. But I've become so used to vanity sizing in most stores...I'm consistently an S or even XS at Ann Taylor, Loft, Anthro and Banana. </p> <p>Plus, most of the tops are shown so loose on the models. Oversized even...makes me wonder if they run big or go in for vanity sizing also. </p> <p>I am 35.5 bust, 28 waist. Should I order M like their chart says or S like at most other stores?</p> <p>As an aside...don't you think vanity sizing is getting out of hand? When I go in a store and the SA asks what size I wear I usually just answer "who the #%* knows anymore!" </p>