Next Size Guide 2025: Do Next Clothes Fit True to Size?
Author: Stylist and brand team at Tellar
Date: 2025
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Wondering if Next runs big or small? Discover the 2025 Next size guide for women and men, backed by data from Tellar.co.uk — the UK’s leading free clothing sizing tool.
Introduction
Next is a staple of British high-street fashion — but its sizing isn’t always predictable. Whether you’re buying jeans, workwear or occasion pieces, one size does not fit all.
If you've ever asked:
“What size am I in Next?”
You're in the right place.
How Does Next Sizing Compare to Other UK Brands?
Next generally runs true to size, but:
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Fit can vary between product lines
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Petite and Tall ranges often fit differently than mainline sizes
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Fabric types (stretch vs non-stretch) impact overall fit
Real-World Data from Tellar.co.uk Users
From 20,000+ profiles using Tellar.co.uk:
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62% of users found Next jeans true to size
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49% of women needed to size down in relaxed-fit trousers
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71% of men said Next polos run slightly large in the chest
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Petite users found sleeves too long on standard sizing
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Tall users praised leg length accuracy but struggled with waist rise
How Next Sizes Compare to Zara, M&S and H&M
Brand |
Compared to Next |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
Zara |
Smaller |
Size up in Zara vs Next |
M&S |
Similar |
M&S runs slightly looser in bust |
H&M |
Larger |
H&M often looser in waist/hips |
Use Tellar’s comparison tool to instantly compare your size across brands.
Why You Should Use Tellar.co.uk for Next Sizing
Next might offer size charts — but that’s not enough. Tellar.co.uk takes the guesswork out.
How it works:
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Enter your bust, waist and hips
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Select cm or inches
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Get your best-matching size in Next, based on live brand data
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Save your profile and use it for over 1,500 brands
✅ Free forever
✅ Only takes 1 minute
✅ Works for women’s and men’s fashion
✅ Auto-converts between UK/EU/US sizes
Fit Guide for Popular Next Categories (2025)
Category |
Fit Notes |
Tellar Advice |
|---|---|---|
Jeans |
Mostly true to size, low rise in some cuts |
Use Tellar for hip match |
Dresses |
Varies by style – shift = loose, wrap = snug |
Accurate with bust input |
Blazers |
May feel tight across shoulders |
Use Tellar for chest fit |
Petite Range |
Shorter sleeve/leg, same waist sizing |
Still confirm with profile |
Tall Range |
Good sleeve/leg length, waist rises differ |
Use Tellar for waist fit |
Common Fit Complaints (and Fixes)
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“Next trousers fit the waist but gape at the hips.”
→ Tellar pinpoints sizing based on both waist and hips
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“Tops fit well, but sleeves are too long.”
→ Tellar accounts for height and proportions
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“I’m between sizes — which one should I buy?”
→ Tellar shows your best-fitting size and alternative options
Final CTA: Get Your Next Size Right the First Time
Don’t guess. Don’t return. Don’t waste money on the wrong size.
Tellar.co.uk is the fastest way to get your true size in Next — and every other brand you shop.
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