Love Triangle Sizing: Does It Run Small, and Should You Size Up?

SIZING GUIDE · OCCASIONWEAR

By Ella Blake — Fashion Stylist | Tellar Fashion Hub

Love Triangle is a UK-based occasionwear label stocked widely on ASOS, specialising in lace dresses, boned bodices, bodycon silhouettes and statement co-ords designed for parties, proms and big-occasion dressing. The brand sizes from UK 6 to UK 16.

I'll be upfront: Love Triangle is one of those labels that trips people up. The dresses are genuinely stunning — all that intricate lace and sculpted boning — but the sizing can be unforgiving if you go in blind. I've seen so many last-minute "I bought a size 10 and I can't breathe" messages before events. So let me save you the stress.

The Size Conversion Table

Love Triangle follows UK sizing, so here's how it maps across for international shoppers:

UKUSEUITBust (cm)Waist (cm)Hips (cm)62343880–8262–6487–8984364084–8666–6891–93106384288–9070–7295–97128404492–9474–7699–1011410424698–10080–82105–10716124448104–10686–88111–113

Love Triangle tends to cut fitted — particularly through the bust and chest. If you're sitting between two sizes, size up. I cannot stress this enough.

Does Love Triangle Run Small?

In my experience — yes, and particularly in certain areas. The brand designs for a sculpted, close-to-the-body aesthetic, which means the cut has very little built-in ease. It's not a sizing error, it's intentional — they want the silhouette to be sleek. But that does mean you need to be precise.

Areas where Love Triangle typically runs small or tight:

The bust and chest — this is the most common pinch point, especially on structured boned styles
The midriff on co-ord sets — the crop tops and corset-style pieces don't leave much wiggle room
The hips on minis and midis — the stretch lace helps, but if you're hip-dominant you'll feel the difference

Where it tends to be more forgiving:

Jersey and satin dresses — slightly more give than the lace pieces
Midi and maxi lengths — the skirt portion is usually generous even when the bodice is fitted

Garment-by-Garment Breakdown

Lace Occasion Dresses (the hero pieces)

These are the dresses Love Triangle is known for — boned bust, lace overlay, occasion-ready. They are stunning, but the boning makes them the least forgiving silhouette in the range. I always tell clients: measure your chest and go by that measurement, not your usual dress size. If your bust is anywhere near the top of a size range, go up. A boned bodice that's even slightly too small will dig in by 9pm and you'll spend the whole evening tugging. Use Tellar's Store Size Lookup to get your exact Love Triangle size rather than guessing.

Bodycon and Bandage Styles

These are more forgiving than the boned dresses thanks to stretch in the fabric, but they're still cut close. Size by your widest measurement — whether that's your bust or hips — and the rest of the dress will follow. I once sized a client by her waist alone on a bodycon Love Triangle dress and the hips were a nightmare. Lesson learnt: always measure everything, then pick the size that covers your largest number.

Co-ord Sets and Two-Pieces

This is where Love Triangle sizing gets complicated, because the crop top and skirt aren't always sold together — and your top and bottom halves might not be the same size. The crop and corset tops tend to run particularly small in the chest. I'd genuinely recommend buying the top one size up if you're at all busty, and treating the two pieces separately rather than assuming a matching set will work as a whole. Your waist is the anchor measurement for the skirts.

Jumpsuits and Playsuits

Go by your bust and size up if in doubt. Jumpsuits that are fitted through the torso have no room for error, and Love Triangle's designs are very much fitted through the torso. I've seen the leg length come up slightly short on taller frames too, so if you're 5'8" or above, check the specific product measurements before ordering.

Tops, Bodysuits and Corset Pieces

Lovely pieces for layering, but again — go by your chest measurement and lean towards the larger size if you're borderline. The boning and structured corset details are beautiful but precise. If you want to find your ideal size across all Love Triangle's styles in one go, create a free profile on Tellar using your measurements and it'll tell you exactly which size to order.

Brand Alternatives to Love Triangle

Love the aesthetic but want more options, or a slightly easier fit? Here are my recommendations by budget tier:

High Street

Chi Chi London — beautiful occasionwear with a similar lace-heavy aesthetic; often cuts slightly more generously through the bust
Goddiva — excellent for event dressing, great size range, and the maxi dresses are genuinely stunning
Girl in Mind — similar party-dress energy with flattering cuts and brilliant colourways
AX Paris — a reliable high-street choice for structured dresses; tends to run true to size
Jarlo — sophisticated occasionwear with a grown-up edge; great for weddings and formal events
Little Mistress — fitted party dresses with fab embellishment; popular for bridesmaid and prom looks
Oh My Love — great for the lace and feminine silhouette vibe; slightly more relaxed fit than Love Triangle
Lavish Alice — elevated occasionwear with structured tailoring and bold design details

Independent Picks

Virgos Lounge — an independent UK brand specialising in embellished, event-ready dresses; gorgeous lace and sequin options with a more relaxed fit through the bust
Beauut — small UK bridal and occasionwear label; incredible attention to detail on lace dresses, and they offer a wider size range than most competitors

Premium

Needle & Thread — romantic, embellished midi and maxi dresses; if Love Triangle is your go-to for occasion dressing, Needle & Thread is the next-level upgrade
Self-Portrait — tailored occasionwear with impeccable construction; the lace pieces are iconic and the sizing is notably more consistent

Luxury

Monique Lhuillier — boned bodices, intricate lace, dramatic silhouettes; everything Love Triangle aspires to, executed at the highest level
Marchesa Notte — romantic gowns and cocktail dresses with incredible lace and embroidery work; the occasion-dress dream at investment price

All of the above brands — plus 1,500+ others — are searchable on Tellar. Enter your measurements once and get your size across every label, without starting from scratch each time. It's completely free, and honestly? It's saved me (and a lot of my clients) from expensive sizing mistakes. You can also browse more brand sizing guides in the Tellar Fashion Hub for anything else you're shopping.

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