How does Boden sizing run?

[Anonymous]

How does Boden sizing run? I wear a petite XS on top in Ann Taylor, a 4 petite in Banana Republic. I don't shop very often so those are my only two gauges with sizing. I'm 5'1" 115lb, very fit but curvy. I wear a 34B on top. Am I a petite 4 in Boden? petite 2? 6? Their "if you wear this designer, you'll be..." doesn't work for me because I don't even know the names of hte designers listed. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

I wear the same size in Boden as I do in Gap if that helps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wear the same size in Boden as I do in Gap if that helps.

OP here - it actually doesn't because I don't know gap sizing. How does Gap run? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

OP, I think you should buy two sizes and return one.

[Anonymous]

I'd say it runs on the larger size, but in the sense that is is built for curves. So the waists of pants may be the same, but the hips might be wider, relatively speaking.

[Anonymous]

I would do a petite 4.

[Anonymous]

I'm 5'10" and 145 pounds and wear a 6-8 in most brands and find Boden to be consistent. Their size charts seem accurate.

[Anonymous]

Biden runs quite true to size. Its the same for adults and children. Its probably the only place I can order from for my kids and get a really good fit.

[Anonymous]

Sorry. BODEN not Biden.

[Anonymous]

Women's sizes run big

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Women's sizes run big

No they run true to size. I have been buying from them for many, many years even before they were available in the US and I can tell you that. I am a standard size and their sizing is entirely standard.

[Anonymous]

I'm 5' 4", 124 pounds, small on top. I wear a size 4 in their dresses, and a size 2 or XS in their tops and jackets. Haven't bought any pants from them.

[Anonymous]

The Boden website's size chart shows the actual measurements for each garment. I find them true to the size chart (unlike many other stores, where the size chart is wildly off).

Their return policy is excellent so I agree with PP who suggested buying a couple sizes.

As compared to other brands I buy, Boden runs big and short -- I wear a US 10L/12L in Boden, a true 12 at Talbots, and a 12/14 (tall in dresses but not in pants) at Ann Taylor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm 5' 4", 124 pounds, small on top. I wear a size 4 in their dresses, and a size 2 or XS in their tops and jackets. Haven't bought any pants from them.

I have the same measurements except not small on top (34D) and wear a 6 in their dresses and blazers

[Anonymous]

The website has a calculator where you put in your size in other brands and it tells you the best size for each item. Also read reviews. I find it runs tts or a bit generous.