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Rue21: How to Find Your Perfect Size & What’s Worth Buying

By Ella Blake — Sizing Expert Stylist & Founder of TellarDate: 2025

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Why Fit Matters at Rue21

Rue21 offers trendy, youthful apparel, but fit can be inconsistent—what’s a Medium in tops might feel like a Large in bottoms, or vice versa. That’s where precision size‑matching becomes crucial: it saves you from ordering multiple sizes or facing returns and disappointment.

1. Know Your Measurements (or Get Them for Free)

Method A: Get Tellar’s Free Measuring Tape

Print one at home or request the free tape from Tellar.co.uk. It lets you measure bust, waist, and hips accurately—no guesswork.

How to print it:

  • Download your Free Measuring Tape from the Tellar site

  • Print, cut, and use it as per the instructions

  • Measure yourself and enter the data into your Tellar profile

Method B: Use a Known Rue21 Size

If you’ve already worn Rue21, enter the size you know fits (e.g., "Rue21 Medium") into the Tellar Store Size Lookup tool—it maps your equivalent sizes across 1,500+ brands.

2. Create Your Tellar Profile & Retrieve Sizes

Once you’ve measured or used a known size, head to Create Profile on Tellar.co.uk to save your data and get matched instantly.

  • Login or Register → tellar.co.uk

  • Why it matters: Your measurements are securely saved and can be reused anytime you shop.tellar.co.uk

3. Rue21 Size Insights & Recommendations

Rue21's youth-focused cuts often run:

  • Slightly small in tops across chest and arms

  • True to size in bottoms, though occasional oversized waists occur

Tellar’s algorithm takes this into account. Based on your tracked measurements:

  • Tops → size up if your bust is dominant

  • Bottoms → follow waist/hip recommendations

Plus, rely on user reviews in shoes and stretch fabrics to avoid surprises.

4. What’s Worth Buying from Rue21

► Denim & High‑Rise Jeans

  • Look for power‑stretch blends and true‑to‑size fit.

  • If your hips measure larger relative to your waist, size up for comfort.

► Graphic Tees & Sweatshirts

  • These tend to run small, especially through sleeves.

  • Pick a size up for arm mobility and layering.

► Accessories & Athleisure

  • These are staple buys—keep measurements saved so you don’t repurchase multiple sizes


5. What to Skip or Avoid

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  • Low-quality synthetics without stretch: cheap materials that poorly fit are not ideal—invest in stretch for comfort.

  • Jacquard/structured outerwear: can surprise in fit—check reviews and size guidance carefully before ordering.


6. More from Tellar You’ll Love

  • How Do I Find My Right Size Without a Measuring Tape? → free printable tape guide + measurement hackstellar.co.uk

  • FAQ: How to Measure Yourself → step‑by‑step guide to bust, waist, hips, saving profilestellar.co.uk

  • Store Size Converter & Fit Tips → tips on how size differs across brandstellar.co.uk


7. About Tellar & Our Mission

Tellar is a free UK‑based sizing tool designed to decode brand size charts and help you shop across 1,500+ brands—including Rue21—without the guesswork.

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8. Final Thoughts

Rue21 has a lot to offer—but fit can vary. With Tellar’s free tools, accurate size matching, and personalised guidance, you can shop Rue21 (and 1,500+ brands) with confidence.Order your measuring tape, build your profile, unlock your size—then shop smart. Your closet (and your future self) will thank you.


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