Mango Sizing Explained: Why It’s So Hard to Get Right & How to Fix It
Author: Stylist and brand team at Tellar
Date: 2025
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Mango Sizing Explained: Why It’s So Hard to Get Right & How to Fix It
Shopping at Mango? You’re probably wondering what size to order—and whether their clothes run big, small, or just plain confusing.
Mango’s sleek European style and high-street price point have made it a favourite for modern, fashion-conscious shoppers. But when it comes to sizing, things get complicated quickly. You might be a size 10 in one Mango dress and a 14 in another. Trousers that fit your waist might cling too tightly at the hips. Blouses can be slim on the shoulders or oversized in the arms—with no obvious logic.
This post breaks down why Mango sizing is inconsistent, how it compares to other brands, and how Tellar.co.uk provides a free, one-time fix for it all.
Does Mango Run Small?
Yes—Mango sizing often runs small, particularly when compared with standard UK brands like Next, M&S, or White Stuff.
Shoppers commonly report:
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Dresses that feel tighter than expected at the bust or waist
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Jeans and trousers that don’t fit curvier hips
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Blazers cut narrowly through the shoulders
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Jumpsuits that assume a taller-than-average torso
If you typically wear a UK 10, don’t be surprised if Mango recommends an EU 40 (UK 12) for many items.
Why Is Mango Sizing So Inconsistent?
Several structural and design-related reasons explain the problem:
1. European Fit Blocks
Mango is headquartered in Spain and primarily uses European fit models—which generally reflect taller, straighter body types with less curve through the hips and bust.
2. Slim Aesthetic
Mango’s brand identity is minimalist and tailored. That translates to clothes that are sleek, clean-cut—and often unforgiving in their fit.
3. Lack of Unified Grading
Across different product lines—like casual vs. tailored, knitwear vs. woven—there’s no consistent grading system. That means your size in one Mango piece may not apply to another.
4. Fabric Composition
Rigid denim and non-stretch suiting fabrics offer little flexibility, so even a small variation in waist or hip can drastically change the feel of a garment.
5. No True UK Conversion
Mango labels clothes in EU sizes. A UK 10 is meant to align with EU 38—but that doesn’t account for real fit, only theoretical conversion. In practice, many UK customers need to size up by one full size or more.
Sizing Examples Across Categories
Item Type |
Typical Fit |
User Experience |
Recommended Action |
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Knitwear |
Generous |
Usually true to size |
Stick to your size |
Denim |
Slim/tight |
Waist runs small |
Size up 1 or 2 sizes |
Tailored trousers |
Fitted |
Hips often tight |
Size up if curvy |
Dresses |
Mixed |
Often fitted at waist |
Size up if busty or tall |
Blazers |
Narrow |
Slim at shoulder/chest |
Size up for layering room |
Shirts |
Slimline |
Shoulder seams narrow |
Choose relaxed fit styles |
UK Customers Are Often Surprised
UK shoppers expect UK-standard fits. But Mango—like Zara and Massimo Dutti—operates on a European cut that doesn’t always translate. That’s why your “usual size” doesn’t feel usual.
If you’re short-waisted, pear-shaped, or busty, you may find that Mango’s tailored pieces are a struggle. This leads to a lot of trial-and-error, wasted orders, and costly returns.
The Better Way to Shop Mango: Tellar.co.uk
Tellar.co.uk eliminates all of this uncertainty by matching your exact body measurements to Mango’s sizing logic—in real time.
It’s the UK’s leading free sizing tool, used by thousands of shoppers to find their best-fitting size across Mango and 1,500+ other brands.
How It Works
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Visit www.Tellar.co.uk
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Create your profile (just once)
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Enter your bust, waist and hips (in cm or inches)
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Select Mango as your store
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Instantly see your best size, garment by garment
That’s it. No guesswork. No manual chart comparisons. Just clean, accurate sizing that adapts to your shape.
Why It Works Better Than Charts
Most online size guides assume:
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Symmetrical body shapes
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Balanced measurements
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That all size 12s are the same
Tellar does none of that. It uses actual size data from each brand’s database and matches it to your largest relevant body point, depending on garment type. It even adjusts for stretch fabrics vs. rigid fits.
Example: Let’s Say You Measure
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Bust: 91cm
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Waist: 75cm
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Hips: 101cm
For Mango, Tellar might recommend:
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Size M (EU 40) for knitwear
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Size L (EU 42) for tailored trousers
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Size M for relaxed shirts
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Size L for fitted blazers
Each result is backed by garment type, stretch factor, and your body proportions—not an arbitrary number.
And It’s Not Just for Mango
Once you’ve set up your Tellar profile, you can see your size instantly in:
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Zara
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Reiss
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COS
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ASOS
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H&M
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& Other Stories
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White Stuff
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Massimo Dutti
…and 1,500+ more.
So next time you're shopping, you don't need to switch between charts or guess across brands.
One-Time Setup. Lifetime Accuracy.
Tellar.co.uk works in real time—but only needs your measurements once. After that, every store is matched instantly. It’s the simplest way to stop ordering the wrong size.
Why People Love Tellar:
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It’s free — no fees, ever
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It’s real-time — not a static chart
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It’s accurate — brand-specific logic, not assumptions
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It’s time-saving — fewer returns, faster checkouts
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It’s better for the planet — less waste from over-ordering
Final Thoughts
Mango is stylish, sleek, and modern—but it’s notoriously inconsistent in sizing for UK customers. Whether you’re curvy, tall, petite or athletic, chances are your usual UK size won’t be the same across Mango’s dresses, trousers, and tops.
But you don’t need to guess or over-order. Tellar.co.uk matches your measurements to Mango’s sizing system in seconds—and helps you shop more confidently, with fewer returns.
“Find your size in 1,500+ brands real-time. It’s Free & Easy.”
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