What Is My Size at Gramicci?

Gramicci sizing runs small — particularly on their Japanese-made pieces — so if you're a UK 10 or 12, sizing up by at least one size is often the right move. I've been a fan of this brand for a while now, and let me tell you: my first order was a beautiful disaster. I ordered my usual size, the parcel arrived, I tried on my new G-shorts, and promptly could not get them past my hips. Lesson learned. Gramicci is the kind of brand where you really need to know the numbers before you click "buy."

Let me break it all down for you so you don't make the same mistake I did.

Who Is Gramicci?

Gramicci is an American-born, Japanese-adopted outdoor and streetwear brand that has been around since the 1980s. Originally designed for rock climbers — yes, actual climbers — the brand is best known for its technical pants, G-shorts, and relaxed, utility-driven pieces that work just as well on a weekend market stroll as they do on a trail. Think wide-leg ripstop trousers, fleece joggers, and smock jackets with that distinctly outdoorsy-meets-Tokyo-cool energy. It's had a huge resurgence in the UK streetwear scene, and honestly? Rightly so.

How Does Gramicci Sizing Actually Work?

Here's the important bit. Gramicci produces their collections primarily in Japan, and Japanese sizing consistently runs smaller than UK and European sizing. Their women's pieces in particular tend to be cut for a slimmer, more petite frame.

As a general rule of thumb:

If you're a UK 8, you'll likely be a comfortable Small in Gramicci
If you're a UK 10–12, go for a Medium or Large — try both if you can
If you're a UK 14, a Large or XL is usually your sweet spot
If you're a UK 16+, the women's range can be limited — some styles work better in oversized unisex or men's cuts

It's also worth knowing that Gramicci's fit varies depending on the specific garment. The G-shorts and technical trousers have an elasticated waistband with a webbing belt, which does offer a bit of wiggle room — literally. But their smock jackets and overshirts come up quite narrow in the shoulder and chest, so I'd always recommend sizing up there.

Tops, Jackets and Outerwear Sizing

For Gramicci tops and outerwear, the general advice is: go one size up from your usual UK size, especially across the chest and shoulders. The fits tend to be boxy and relaxed in intention, but the Japanese sizing means the actual measurements are smaller than you'd expect for a "relaxed" cut. If you're between sizes, always go larger — the slightly oversized look is very on-brand for Gramicci anyway, and it genuinely looks better than trying to make it work when it's too snug.

Trousers and Shorts: The Waist and Hips Question

The good news: Gramicci's signature G-shorts and many of their technical trousers have that elastic waist and internal drawcord, so they're more forgiving than a rigid pair of jeans. That said, the hip measurement is where women tend to find the most friction. The cuts are not designed with a curvier figure in mind, so if you carry more volume on your hips or thighs, definitely size up — potentially two sizes up from your usual.

My honest suggestion? Measure your hips and check Gramicci's own size guide measurements directly before ordering. And if you're ordering from a UK stockist rather than the Gramicci website, check whether they're stocking the Japanese sizing or international sizing, as this can differ slightly.

Where to Shop Gramicci in the UK

Gramicci is stocked at various UK outdoor and streetwear retailers — End Clothing, Oi Polloi, and SNS are good bets. The Gramicci website ships to the UK directly too. Delivery times from Japan-based stock can vary, so factor that in if you're shopping for something specific.

High Street Alternatives with a Similar Vibe

Love the Gramicci aesthetic but want something easier to size into? Here are my top high street picks that carry a similar relaxed, utility-inspired energy:

Barbour — classic British outdoor credentials with relaxed wax jackets and technical pieces that work across town and trail
Timberland — great for rugged casual trousers and utility-style outerwear with an outdoorsy edge
Superdry — relaxed technical pieces and fleece-weight layers at accessible price points
Lululemon — if it's the technical fabric and relaxed trouser fit you love, Lululemon's ABC trousers and relaxed joggers are genuinely excellent
Sweaty Betty — great for the active-outdoor crossover look; their trail and hike pieces are brilliant quality
Abercrombie & Fitch — their relaxed utility cargo and outdoor-inspired trousers are having a real moment and the sizing is much more forgiving for UK shoppers
Urban Outfitters — brilliant for stocking smaller independent brands alongside their own label pieces; also a good spot to find Gramicci itself
The Gap — underrated for relaxed, wearable basics that work with that outdoorsy layered aesthetic

Premium Picks

If you want to invest a little more, Patagonia is the obvious step up — technical, ethical, and brilliantly made. Their sizing is consistent and genuinely inclusive, which is refreshing. Fjällräven is another excellent premium option; their Kånken-adjacent clothing range has that same clean Scandinavian-outdoor crossover that Gramicci fans tend to love, and the sizing is far more in line with standard UK expectations.

Independent Brands Worth Knowing

Two brilliant left-field picks I keep coming back to:

Finisterre — a Cornish brand making seriously considered outdoor and ocean-inspired clothing. The quality is exceptional, the ethics are solid, and the sizing is true to UK measurements. Their women's trousers and smocks in particular are gorgeous.
Passenger Clothing — another brilliant UK independent making relaxed outdoor-lifestyle pieces from sustainable fabrics. Their sizing is honest and consistent, and the brand has that same cool, non-try-hard energy that makes Gramicci so appealing.

Luxury Options

At the luxury end of the outdoor spectrum, Moncler Grenoble delivers technical ski and mountain wear with that unmistakable designer finish. For something more understated, Stone Island is the ultimate choice if you want that utilitarian edge with serious fashion credibility — their garment-dyed technical pieces are genuinely iconic.

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