How to Find Your Perfect Fit at Anna Davies

BRAND SIZING GUIDE · ANNA DAVIES

By Ella Blake | Tellar Fashion Hub

Anna Davies runs broadly true to standard UK sizing, but the brand's relaxed, easy-fitting silhouettes mean proportions matter more than the label — and there are a few things worth knowing before you buy.

Anna Davies is one of those quietly brilliant British brands that doesn't shout about itself, but once you've discovered it, you keep coming back. Known for its wearable, elegant womenswear — think beautifully cut trousers, effortless knitwear and feminine occasion pieces — it's a label that works as hard for a school pick-up as it does for a dinner party. The sizing, thankfully, is reasonably straightforward, but like any brand, the devil is in the detail.

I came to Anna Davies the way most people do: a friend was wearing a dress that looked impossibly chic for a Tuesday afternoon, I asked where it was from, and that was that. What I noticed immediately when I started shopping the brand properly was that the fit is designed with real life in mind — there's ease in the right places, lengths are considered, and nothing feels like it's working against you. That said, there are specific styles where you'll want to pay close attention before ordering.

How Anna Davies Sizing Works

Anna Davies uses standard UK sizing, ranging from a UK 8 through to UK 18 across most of their styles. The general sizing philosophy leans towards a relaxed, comfortable fit rather than anything overly body-conscious — this is not a label defined by tight waistbands and structured boning. That said, proportions vary meaningfully across categories.

ANNA DAVIES (UK)BUST (CM)WAIST (CM)HIPS (CM)UK 882–8463–6588–90UK 1086–8867–6992–94UK 1290–9371–7496–99UK 1495–9876–79101–104UK 16100–10481–85106–110UK 18106–11087–91112–116

Stylist's note: Always measure your bust, waist, and hips before ordering — particularly for dresses and tailored pieces. Anna Davies' relaxed aesthetic means most styles have a little breathing room, but fitted styles and knitwear can vary, so checking the individual garment's measurements is always worth it.

What the Fit Is Like Across Different Categories

The brand spans a pleasingly wide range of styles, and how each fits depends quite a bit on the category. Here's what I've found — and what regular customers consistently report:

Dresses: Generally true to size, with a relaxed silhouette that suits a variety of body shapes. Midi and maxi lengths are generous in hem, which is a genuine joy if you're tall. If you're petite, you may want to check length measurements before buying.
Knitwear: This is where Anna Davies really shines, and sizing here is fairly true to label — but if you prefer a more oversized, cocooning fit, it's worth going up a size. The fabrics are soft and tend to hold their shape well.
Trousers and wide-leg styles: These run comfortably true to size. The wide-leg cuts in particular are brilliant — they feel considered and contemporary, and the waistbands tend not to be punishingly tight.
Occasion and occasion-adjacent pieces: For anything with more structure — a tailored blazer, a smarter dress — I'd recommend measuring carefully against the size guide. These styles tend to be cut a little more precisely.
Tops and blouses: True to size, with a relaxed shoulder that works well if you're broader across the shoulders. Petite customers sometimes find the sleeves run slightly long.

My Best Tips for Getting the Right Size

After a few years of shopping across a huge range of brands, I've learned the hard way that "it'll probably be fine" is not a sizing strategy. Here's what I actually do:

Take your measurements every season. I know this sounds fussy, but bodies genuinely change — even by a couple of centimetres — and with a relaxed-fit brand like Anna Davies, knowing your numbers means you can shop confidently without second-guessing yourself at checkout.
Check the fabric content for fitted styles. A pure linen or woven cotton dress has zero give. A jersey or stretch-blend style is much more forgiving. It makes a real difference to which size will work best.
Read the reviews. Anna Davies customers tend to be loyal and vocal — if a particular style runs large, small, or oddly shaped, someone will have mentioned it.
When in doubt, size up for knitwear. You can always tuck a slightly oversized knit into trousers and make it look intentional. The reverse is considerably less fun.
Pay attention to length guides. Particularly for midi and maxi dresses — Anna Davies' lengths can vary by style, and it's worth checking if you're on the shorter or taller end.

High Street Brands with a Similar Vibe

If you love the Anna Davies aesthetic — that relaxed-but-polished, quietly effortless British sensibility — there are plenty of other labels that hit a similar note. Here are my go-to recommendations across price points:

Hush — Perhaps the closest match in terms of overall aesthetic. Relaxed, beautiful fabrics, considered sizing. Their knitwear in particular is genuinely excellent and their size guides are thorough and reliable.
Boden — A British institution for a reason. Brilliant on print, great on quality, and their sizing is famously consistent. If you know your Boden size, you can buy with real confidence.
The White Company — For the elevated basics end of Anna Davies' world — clean linens, quality knitwear, effortless neutrals — The White Company is a natural companion brand.
Mint Velvet — Excellent for the occasion end of the wardrobe. Their relaxed-luxe dresses and co-ord sets have a very similar energy and their size guide is detailed and dependable.
Jigsaw — Understated, beautifully cut, and made to last. Jigsaw's woven trousers and feminine blouses sit in exactly the same wardrobe space as Anna Davies' best pieces.
Cos — For the more architectural, minimal end of the aesthetic. COS sizing runs slightly slim — worth sizing up — but the quality and cut is reliably excellent.
Seasalt Cornwall — If you lean into the relaxed, nature-inspired side of Anna Davies' output, Seasalt is a brilliant choice. Great on prints, wonderfully easy sizing, and a very loyal following for good reason.
Great Plains — An underrated gem. Affordable, well-made, and with a similar emphasis on relaxed femininity. Worth bookmarking if you haven't already.

And two independent labels that deserve to be on your radar:

Sézane — The French brand that has quietly become a cult favourite in the UK. Their Parisian-inflected, relaxed-but-chic aesthetic overlaps beautifully with Anna Davies, and their sizing is detailed and consistent. Worth every penny.
Albaray — A relatively new British brand founded by former White Company designers, and it shows. Clean, wearable, beautifully made — and their sizing is honest and consistent. A real find for anyone who loves the Anna Davies world.

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