Emilia Wickstead Size Guide: UK, US and EU Conversions and Fit

Emilia Wickstead uses UK sizing for its ready to wear, from UK 4 to UK 18. The pieces are fitted at the waist, so the right size depends on your waist measurement more than on your usual label size. This guide uses the house’s own size chart.

Quick answer

• A UK 10 is a US 6, an Italian 42 and a French 38.
• Dresses, skirts, jackets and trousers run UK 4 to UK 18.
• Knitwear runs XS to XL.
• The Grenda loafer runs EU 36 to EU 42, and the house advises going up one size.

Size conversions

Body measurements (cm)

Knitwear sizes

On the house chart, XS is a UK 6 to 8, S a UK 8 to 10, M a UK 10 to 12, L a UK 14 to 16 and XL a UK 18. The cashfeel cardigans such as the Barney are cropped, so check the length if you have a long torso.

How Emilia Wickstead fits

• Fitted bodices: dresses such as the Mara are fitted through the bodice and waist. Choose by waist.
• Full skirts: the skirt is cut with volume, so the hip measurement matters less on A line shapes.
• Columns: on straight dresses such as the Regina, check the hip as well, since there is less room.
• Tailoring: the trousers are high rise. Choose by waist and expect to hem for your height.

Models in the Autumn Winter 2026 photographs are 179 to 180cm and wear a size small, which on the house chart is a UK 8 to 10.

Loafer sizing

The Grenda loafer, made with Grenson, comes in EU 36 to EU 42, and the house advises the next size up.

How to measure yourself

• Bust: around the fullest part, with the tape level under the arms.
• Waist: around the narrowest part of the torso, usually just above the navel.
• Hip: around the fullest part of the hips and seat, with feet together.

Measure over light underwear, keep the tape snug but not tight, and compare with the table above.

Fit notes by category

• Full skirted midis such as the Eagle: choose by waist.
• Columns such as the Micheline: check waist and hip, and note the back split for walking.
• Strapless such as the Keeley: choose by bust, since the bodice must hold without straps.
• Jackets such as the Aelin: cropped and waisted, so choose by bust and shoulder.
• Trousers such as the Alban: high rise; choose by waist and hem as needed.

Alterations

Structured dresses are straightforward to take in at the side seams and to shorten at the hem, but the skirt volume should not be reduced. The house also offers alterations at its Sloane Street store, and made to order in your preferred colour and fabric.

Emilia Wickstead at a glance

Frequently asked questions

Is Emilia Wickstead true to size?

Emilia Wickstead follows a standard UK size chart. The pieces are fitted at the waist, so choose by waist measurement first.

What is a UK 10 in US sizing for Emilia Wickstead?

On the Emilia Wickstead chart a UK 10 is a US 6, an Italian 42 and a French 38.

Should I size up in Emilia Wickstead?

For dresses and tailoring, take your usual size and check your waist against the chart. For the Grenda loafer, the house advises the next size up.

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