UK clothes Brands That Run Large
Author: Stylist and brand team at TellarDate: 2025
UK Brands That Run Large
These brands are known for generous cuts, relaxed tailoring, or vanity sizing—meaning you may want to size down in many cases:
1. Boden
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Designed for a comfortable fit, often with extra room in the waist and bust
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Regular and petite options also run generously
2. Seasalt Cornwall
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Known for loose-fitting cuts, especially in dresses and tunics
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Best to check measurements carefully for knits and smocks
3. M&S (Marks & Spencer)
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Good for fuller busts and relaxed fits
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The Autograph and Per Una lines often run larger than other labels
4. White Stuff
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Often oversized in style with extra room in the shoulders and bust
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Size down for a more tailored look
5. Joules
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Casual, roomy fits—especially in tops, fleeces, and coats
6. Phase Eight
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Formalwear and dresses tend to have extra ease built in
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Ideal for curvier body shapes, but may require sizing down
🇺🇸 USA Brands That Run Large
These American brands are known for generous US sizing, often catering to comfort and inclusivity:
1. J.Crew
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Tops and dresses tend to run large, particularly in knitwear
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Size down for more structure, especially in their relaxed ranges
2. Madewell
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Their jeans fit true to size, but many tops, jackets and tees run loose or oversized
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Extended sizing means some pieces run roomier than expected
3. Everlane
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Boxy fits across tees, outerwear, and sweaters
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Known for “relaxed” styling that often means sizing down for a neater silhouette
4. Old Navy
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Designed with stretch and ease for everyday wear
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Activewear and denim in particular run large
5. Universal Standard
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Offers sizes 4XS to 4XL with intentionally generous tailoring
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Great for curve-friendly styles but some garments feel oversized on smaller frames
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