What Is Sizing Like at Anaya With Love?

By Ella Blake — Fashion Stylist | Tellar Fashion Hub — Always honest, unbiased & unsponsored

Anaya With Love sizes true to UK sizing across most of their occasion and modest wear, but there are some important garment-specific nuances worth knowing before you click buy — particularly if you're between sizes or have a fuller bust.

I came across Anaya With Love when styling a client for a summer wedding last year. She's a woman who usually finds modest occasion wear a total nightmare — everything either runs too small through the shoulders or gapes at the waist. We tried three styles from Anaya, and honestly? Two of them were spot on. The third — a heavily embellished maxi — ran a full size small through the bodice. So like most brands doing intricate work in this space, it's not entirely straightforward. Here's everything you need to know.

Anaya With Love: Brand Overview

Anaya With Love is a UK-based modest fashion brand specialising in occasion wear — think wedding guest dresses, bridesmaid collections, abayas, and formal separates. Their pieces are known for elegant embellishment, modest cuts, and longer hemlines, and they've built a loyal following among women looking for beautiful, covered-up occasion dressing that doesn't feel frumpy or dated.

They size across UK 6 to 22 depending on the style, with most core occasion ranges running a fairly standard UK fit. That said, because they work heavily in formal silhouettes — structured bodices, fitted sleeves, draped fabrics — the way sizing plays out varies quite a bit piece to piece.

Anaya With Love Size Guide: UK to International Conversions

Anaya With Love uses standard UK sizing. Here's a clean conversion guide to help if you're shopping internationally or cross-referencing with other brands:

UK SizeEU SizeUS SizeBust (cm)Waist (cm)Hips (cm)634280618783648465911038688699512408927399144210967710316441210082107184614104871132048161109211922501811698125

How Does Sizing Run Garment by Garment?

This is where it gets useful. Rather than a blanket "size up" or "size down," it really does depend on the style:

Occasion dresses & formal maxis: Generally true to size, but if you're fuller through the bust (DD+), consider sizing up one. The fitted bodice styles in particular can feel snug across the chest even when the waist fits perfectly.
Embellished and structured gowns: These often run slightly small — I'd recommend sizing up if you're between sizes. The boning and internal structure on some styles leaves very little room for manoeuvre.
Abayas and modest outerwear: These tend to be more generously cut and forgiving. True to size or even slightly generous — great news if you prefer a relaxed, flowing fit.
Bridesmaid styles: Order your true UK size to start, but measure your bust carefully first. Bridesmaid fits are often the least forgiving for alteration, and Anaya's are no exception.
Tops and separates: True to UK size in most cases. Sleeves can occasionally run a little long if you're petite.
Trousers and wide-leg styles: True to size at the waist, but quite generous through the leg — intentional for the modest, relaxed aesthetic. If you're petite, expect to have these taken up.

My Honest Fit Verdict

For most shoppers, ordering your standard UK size is the right starting point. Where I'd add a flag of caution is for anyone who's fuller through the bust or shoulders — the brand's structured occasion styles genuinely do cut narrower here than a standard UK pattern. It's not unusual, frankly — lots of occasion wear brands design for more of a "sample size" bust measurement — but it's worth being aware of before you find yourself in a beautiful but unyielding bodice the morning of a wedding.

If you're petite, tall, or carry more of your weight on your hips, the sizing still largely works in your favour — the longer, draped silhouettes Anaya does so well are naturally accommodating. Just check individual product measurements where available, because they do vary.

High Street Alternatives for Modest & Occasion Wear

Anaya With Love sits at a particular price point, and if you're looking to compare or supplement your wardrobe, these brands are genuinely worth exploring:

Phase Eight — brilliant for occasion dressing with a modest sensibility; often floor-length or midi options with beautiful fabrication
Monsoon — one of the best high street options for occasion wear that naturally leans towards longer hemlines and graceful silhouettes
Hobbs — elegant, structured occasion pieces with a very clean, covered-up aesthetic; particularly strong for mother-of-the-bride styles
Coast — strong for formal occasion wear, dresses and separates with great coverage; affordable compared to Anaya's price point
Whistles — more contemporary cuts; great for modest work-to-event pieces if you want something less overtly formal
Ted Baker — known for intricate detailing and romantic occasion dressing; sizing runs slightly small so do check their guide
Me&Em — brilliant quality occasionwear in longer lengths; a bit more understated than Anaya but beautifully made and true to size
Reiss — if you want occasion separates rather than dresses, Reiss does excellent wide-leg trousers and structured blouses that work perfectly as modest combinations

Two Independent Picks Worth Knowing

Alie Street London — a genuinely lovely independent UK brand doing beautiful, covered-up occasion dresses, often with flutter sleeves and wrap styles. Modest without being stiff, and their sizing is generous and very wearable.
Chi Chi London — another UK indie label with a huge range of occasion dresses in longer lengths and embellished styles at accessible price points. A great Anaya alternative if budget is a factor.

Premium & Luxury Options

If Anaya With Love sits in your mid-range and you're looking to step up:

Premium: Saloni and Self-Portrait both do exceptional occasion dressing with modest silhouettes in more elevated fabrication — silk, structured crepe, and beautifully lined. Sizing tends to run small, so always size up one.
Luxury: Elie Saab and Jenny Packham for formal occasion and bridal-adjacent dressing where coverage and grandeur are equally important. Couture-level construction; always order by your measurements, not your usual size.

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