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House of Fraser: How to Find Your Perfect Size and What’s Worth Buying

Author: Stylist and brand team at Tellar

Date: 2025

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House of Fraser is one of the UK’s most iconic department store destinations—offering everything from occasionwear to casual staples across premium high street and designer labels. But with hundreds of brands under one roof, finding your perfect size can be frustrating. One size in Mango may not fit like a size in Phase Eight or Biba.

If you’ve ever ordered three sizes “just in case” or returned items that didn’t quite fit, you’re not alone. In this guide, we break down how to shop House of Fraser with confidence, find the right size every time, and discover the most worthwhile pieces to invest in—all powered by Tellar.co.uk, the UK’s leading free sizing tool.


Why Sizing Varies So Much at House of Fraser

House of Fraser stocks over 600 brands, ranging from affordable staples like Dorothy Perkins to premium designers like Barbour, Ralph Lauren, and Hobbs. The challenge? Each brand:

  • Uses its own size charts

  • Designs for different body shapes

  • Adapts cuts seasonally based on trend

So while you might be a UK 12 in Whistles trousers, you could be a UK 10 in Biba dresses and a UK 14 in French Connection knits.

This lack of standardisation is why Tellar.co.uk exists—to decode brand sizing and match you with the best fit, every time.


How Tellar.co.uk Works (and Why It’s Free)

Tellar.co.uk is the UK’s smartest sizing tool. It lets you create a profile in seconds and find your perfect size across House of Fraser’s entire brand library.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Go to Tellar.co.uk

  2. Input your body measurements (chest, waist, hips) OR select a store and size you already know

  3. Instantly see your best-fitting size for each brand

  4. No guesswork. No wasted returns.

💡 Don’t have a tape measure? We’ll send you one free


How Sizing Runs Across House of Fraser’s Top Brands

We analysed thousands of Tellar.co.uk profiles to reveal how sizing generally runs at House of Fraser:

Brand

Fit Feedback

Biba

True to size but bust-heavy

Karen Millen

Often runs small

Hobbs

Generous, structured fit

Whistles

Slightly snug in trousers

Barbour

Boxy outerwear, size down

Mango

Inconsistent – try Tellar

French Connection

Dresses run slim

Check your exact fit here with Tellar’s real-time database.


What’s Worth Buying at House of Fraser

Not every piece is created equal. Here’s a guide to the best investments by category, based on fit, quality, and seasonal wear:

1. Tailored Occasion Dresses (Biba, Adrianna Papell, Phase Eight)

  • Great for weddings, parties, and races.

  • Stick with brands that flatter your bust and waist shape.

  • Tellar helps avoid gaping, pulling or tight zip issues.

2. Knitwear & Casualwear (Barbour, Whistles, Mint Velvet)

  • Best for layering.

  • Cotton blends hold shape well.

  • Sizing varies—Tellar lets you adjust by fabric weight.

3. Outerwear (Barbour, Hugo Boss, Linea)

  • Coats and jackets can be boxy or oversized.

  • Tellar compares your measurements to under-layer space.

4. Footwear (Carvela, Dune, Kurt Geiger)

  • House of Fraser shoes often run narrow.

  • Tellar is expanding into footwear fit—coming soon.


Fit Advice Based on Your Body Type

Use these insights alongside Tellar.co.uk’s recommendations to find your best fit across House of Fraser:

  • Hourglass: Look for belted or structured dresses from Biba and Hobbs.

  • Pear-shaped: Try A-line dresses or wide-leg trousers from Whistles or Mint Velvet.

  • Rectangle: Add definition with blazers from Phase Eight or Coast.

  • Apple: Flowy midi dresses or empire-line pieces from Mango and Dorothy Perkins.

🔗 Learn more about dressing for your shape


How to Get Started with Tellar.co.uk

Step-by-step to size certainty at House of Fraser:

  1. Visit Tellar.co.uk

  2. Create a free profile via Create Profile or Log In

  3. Choose:

    • Manual measurements

    • OR store-based sizing (e.g., “I’m a UK 12 at M&S”)

  4. Instantly view your House of Fraser brand matches

  5. Get free updates, fit alerts, and sizing upgrades weekly


Why People Trust Tellar.co.uk

  • ✅ Over 1,500 brands covered

  • ✅ Independent and unbiased—we don’t sell clothes

  • ✅ Real-time sizing engine that learns from you

  • ✅ Completely free—no catch

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📱 Use on mobile or desktop

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Final Thoughts

Shopping at House of Fraser offers a world of premium fashion—but sizing across so many brands can feel like a maze. That’s why Tellar.co.uk is transforming the way people shop for clothes that actually fit.

🛍 No more size guessing

📦 Fewer returns

📐 More confidence with every order


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