How to Find Your Perfect Fit at Aniye By

BRAND SIZING GUIDE · TELLAR FASHION HUB

By Ella Blake · Tellar Fashion Hub

Aniye By runs in Italian sizing and comes up small — sometimes a full size smaller than you'd expect — so if you've landed here after a too-tight delivery or a confusing checkout page, you're in exactly the right place.

The brand is one of those Italian labels that's quietly brilliant — bold cuts, playful prints, and a very specific brand of European cool that sits somewhere between going-out glamour and directional street style. I came across Aniye By a few years ago when I was hunting for something that felt a bit more interesting than the usual party-season suspects, and I've been recommending it to clients ever since. But the sizing? That's where we need to have a proper conversation.

Who Is Aniye By?

Aniye By is an Italian contemporary womenswear brand with a strong following across Europe. Their collections lean into a bold, fashion-forward aesthetic — think animal print co-ords, figure-hugging knit dresses, sleek tailoring with a twist, and the kind of party-ready pieces that genuinely turn heads. It's grown-up going-out dressing done with real confidence and a European sensibility that's refreshingly unbothered.

The brand sits comfortably in the contemporary premium space — accessible enough to wear regularly, elevated enough to feel special. But because it's Italian-designed with a very specific fit philosophy (close to the body, structured, with minimal ease), getting your size right is absolutely essential.

How Aniye By Sizing Works

Aniye By uses standard Italian sizing, which doesn't map directly onto UK sizes in the way you might hope. Italian sizing typically runs small compared to both UK and US sizing, and Aniye By is no exception. Here's a general conversion guide:

Aniye By (IT)UK SizeEU SizeUS SizeIT 36UK 634US 2IT 38UK 836US 4IT 40UK 1038US 6IT 42UK 1240US 8IT 44UK 1442US 10IT 46UK 1644US 12

That's the baseline — but within Aniye By specifically, many customers and reviewers consistently report that the brand cuts small within its own size range. My honest advice: unless the style is explicitly oversized or relaxed in its cut, consider sizing up by one when in doubt.

My rule with Italian brands that have a body-conscious fit: always measure your bust, waist, and hips first and compare to the brand's own size chart rather than relying on your usual UK label. It takes two minutes and saves a week of returns faff.

Dresses: The Showstoppers

Aniye By dresses are where the brand really sings — bodycon midi dresses with cutouts, sleek printed wrap styles, and elegant column silhouettes that are designed to fit closely. Here's what to know:

Bodycon and stretch knit dresses — these are designed to skim the body. They do have some stretch but not a huge amount. Go true to size if you're between sizes and happy with a close fit; size up if you prefer a little more ease.
Wrap and tie dresses — more forgiving. True to size works well here, and the wrap construction means you can adjust the fit at the waist.
Printed shirt dresses and relaxed styles — these run truer and sometimes slightly generously. Go with your standard Italian conversion (UK size = IT size minus 2 numerically).
Mini dresses with structured bodices — measure your bust carefully. Aniye By structured tops and bodices can be particularly snug across a fuller chest. Size up if you're a D cup or above.

Tops and Blazers

Aniye By tops and blazers are cut for a sleek, European silhouette — close-fitting through the shoulder and chest, with a tailored finish. A few things to bear in mind:

Fitted blouses and tops — size up if you're fuller in the bust or broader across the shoulders. The brand's shoulder width in particular runs narrow, which is typically very flattering but can feel restrictive if you're between sizes.
Blazers and structured jackets — size up by one from your usual Italian conversion if you plan to layer underneath. If worn over just a thin top, go true to size.
Knitwear — Aniye By's knit styles tend to have more stretch and run slightly more generously. True to size is usually safe here.

Trousers and Skirts

Aniye By's trousers are generally well-cut and true to size — wide-leg and tailored styles in particular have a lovely drape. The main watch-out:

Slim and straight-leg trousers — check your hip measurement. If you carry volume in the hip or thigh, size up. The waist can often be taken in; hips cannot.
Mini and midi skirts — tend to run true to size. Stretch skirts are very forgiving; structured skirts follow the same rule as trousers — measure the hips first.
Co-ord sets — if you're buying a matching set, size for your larger measurement and adjust the other piece if needed. Many Aniye By sets are sold separately, which is genuinely helpful.

Key Sizing Tips at a Glance

Measure before you order — bust, waist, and hips. Always compare to Aniye By's own size chart.
When in doubt, size up — particularly in body-conscious styles, the brand consistently runs on the smaller side.
Fuller bust? Size up in anything with a structured or fitted bodice.
Broader shoulders? Check the shoulder measurement specifically — Aniye By cuts narrow here.
Reading reviews helps — Aniye By has a loyal customer base and reviewers are generally very specific about fit. Worth checking before you commit.

Love the Aniye By Look? Shop Similar Styles Here

That Aniye By mix of Italian cool, bold prints, and body-conscious glamour is addictive. Here's where to find that same energy across different price points — and with more sizing reassurance:

Whistles — for sleek, European-influenced dressing that's a little quieter but just as refined. Whistles sizing is consistent and true to size, making it a reliable go-to. Particularly good for blazers and tailored pieces.
All Saints — brilliant for that edgy, fashion-forward energy. Their knit dresses and leather-touch pieces have a similar directional feel to Aniye By. Sizing runs true to size with slightly generous proportions.
River Island — genuinely underrated for going-out dresses. They nail the bodycon midi and have strong print offerings at a fraction of the price. Sizing is UK standard and true to size.
Cos — if you love Aniye By's cleaner, more minimal pieces, COS delivers understated European cool with impeccable cuts. Their sizing is generous and very consistent across styles.
Claudie Pierlot — for when you want the French-Italian designer feel without the full luxury price tag. Their dresses and co-ords are beautifully made and the sizing is reliable — generally true to a European size.
French Connection — consistently good for the body-con dress moment. Their stretch knit dresses in particular are very well-priced, and they size true to UK standard.
Massimo Dutti — the Italian-adjacent quality without the guesswork. Their tailored blazers and slim trousers are excellent, and they size more generously than you'd expect for the aesthetic.
Urban Outfitters — for the more playful, print-heavy, fashion-forward side of the Aniye By look. Sizing varies by style but their product pages are detailed and reviews are helpful.

And two brilliant independent brands worth knowing:

Never Fully Dressed — a London-based independent label that absolutely nails the Aniye By energy: bold prints, body-skimming silhouettes, Italian-esque glamour, and strong occasion pieces. Crucially, they size inclusively and their fit notes are detailed and honest. A genuine hidden gem for this aesthetic.
Nazli Ceren — a small independent brand producing exactly the kind of sleek, directional knit dresses that Aniye By fans gravitate towards. The craftsmanship is excellent and the sizing is refreshingly straightforward.

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