What Is Sizing Like at Ermanno Scervino?

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

Ermanno Scervino runs small to true to size, and the key to getting it right is understanding that this is a brand built around the slim Italian silhouette — close-cut, precise, and completely uninterested in generous ease. If you're shopping the structured jackets, lace dresses or tailored trousers, expect to size up. The knitwear is more forgiving, but anything with a fitted seam or rigid fabric will require you to go up at least one Italian size from your standard conversion — and sometimes two. Get that right, and you're wearing one of the most beautiful labels in Florence. Get it wrong, and you'll have an expensive piece gathering dust in your wardrobe.

I'll be honest — Ermanno Scervino isn't a brand that gets talked about as much as it deserves to in the UK. It's a genuinely extraordinary Florentine house, founded in 2000, and it has quietly built one of the most loyal followings in luxury womenswear. I first came across it on a buying trip years ago and was completely stopped in my tracks by a cashmere coat with the most immaculate Chantilly lace trim. Naturally, I tried on my usual size. Naturally, it didn't fit. Lesson very thoroughly learned.

About the Brand

Ermanno Scervino is a Florentine luxury fashion house rooted in the artisan traditions of Tuscany. The brand is known for extraordinary fabric choices — Chantilly lace, hand-embroidered silk, pure cashmere, fine Italian leather — and for combining these with precision tailoring that feels genuinely couture-adjacent. It sits firmly at the top of the Italian luxury market without the global name recognition of a Gucci or Prada, which makes it something of an insider's label. Their collections span ready-to-wear, occasion wear, outerwear and accessories, and every piece carries that sense of quiet, considered luxury that Florence does better than anywhere else.

The Italian Sizing System — Your Quick Guide

Like most Italian luxury brands, Ermanno Scervino uses Italian sizing rather than UK labels. Here's how to convert:

IT 36 = UK 4
IT 38 = UK 6
IT 40 = UK 8
IT 42 = UK 10
IT 44 = UK 12
IT 46 = UK 14
IT 48 = UK 16

Now here's the critical bit: because Scervino cuts slim, most customers find that buying their true Italian conversion isn't enough. A UK 12 who would normally reach for an IT 44 will often find themselves more comfortable — and more elegantly dressed — in an IT 46. The label is designed to skim the body, not grip it, and a size up achieves exactly that intended silhouette.

How Sizing Works Across Different Pieces

Understanding Ermanno Scervino sizing category by category will save you a lot of time — and money, given these price points.

Tailored jackets and coats — the brand's double-faced wool coats and structured blazers are architectural in their construction, with no stretch whatsoever in the fabric. These run small. Size up one size from your standard Italian conversion, and if you plan to layer a chunky knit underneath, go up two. There's no shame in it — you'll get a far more elegant result than forcing the fit.
Lace and silk dresses — Scervino's signature pieces. The corset-like structure and couture-level construction mean these run small and require real precision with measurements. Size up without hesitation. These dresses are designed to give a controlled, sculpted silhouette — which only works if there's a tiny amount of ease, not if everything is pulling.
Knitwear — cashmere, mohair and wool pieces — this is where Scervino is most forgiving. Their knitwear is refined and lightweight, and most styles sit true to size. The one caveat: the arms are cut slim, so if you have any width through the upper arm, size up for a more comfortable fit through the sleeve.
Trousers and skirts — slim-cut through the hip and thigh as standard. Your standard Italian size will generally work through the waist, but if you carry any curve through the hip, go up. Their wide-leg and relaxed-cut trouser styles (when available) are more generous and worth checking measurements on individually.
Blouses and sheer tops — lace and sheer silk pieces are ultra-fitted and delicate in construction. Size up for a comfortable fit and to allow the fabric to fall and drape the way it was intended. A sheer blouse strained across the back is nobody's best look.

Ella's rule: At Ermanno Scervino, always take your UK size, find the equivalent Italian number using the chart above, then go one size up. For structured tailoring, lace dresses and anything without stretch — go two up. The beauty of this brand is in the silhouette. Let the garment do the work.

Shopping Ermanno Scervino Online

The brand's own website and concierge retailers like Mytheresa, Net-a-Porter and Farfetch all carry the range in the UK. My advice when shopping online:

Always measure your bust, waist and hip and compare directly to the product-level size chart — not just the general brand guide. Fit can vary between collections and seasonal drops, and Scervino is not immune to that.
Read the fabric composition carefully. Rigid silk, brocade or structured wool? Go up. Any percentage of elastane in a knit? More likely to align with your standard conversion.
Check the model measurements and what size they're wearing — Scervino's website and major stockists include this information, and it's genuinely useful when you're deciding between sizes.
If ordering through a boutique or concierge service, don't hesitate to call ahead — staff at this level genuinely know the product and will give you accurate advice.

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Love the Scervino Aesthetic? Here's Where Else to Shop

That particular Florentine magic — intricate lace, considered embroidery, feminine tailoring and an unapologetic sense of occasion — is rare, but it isn't completely unattainable on a more accessible budget. Here are the brands I reach for when I want that same sensibility without the four-figure price tag.

High Street

Jigsaw — quietly one of the best-dressed brands on the British high street. Beautifully cut, premium fabrics and a European sensibility that sits close to Scervino's aesthetic. Their tailoring in particular is worth every penny and their sizing is refreshingly consistent.
French Connection — for the body-conscious, occasion-ready dresses that channel Scervino's silhouette without the Italian price tag. Their lace and embellished styles in particular are well-crafted and hit the same feminine note.
Anthropologie — a genuine treasure trove for the romantic, embellished aesthetic that defines Scervino. Floral embroidery, lace detailing, textured fabrics — it's all there. The quality punches above its price point and the brand sizing is consistent and clearly labelled.
Mint Velvet — perhaps the closest British high street equivalent to Scervino's luxurious-but-wearable energy. Their fabric quality is genuinely impressive, their prints are considered, and the feminine tailoring is reliably flattering.
Monsoon — underrated, and criminally so. Monsoon's embroidery and occasion-wear credentials put it squarely in Scervino territory aesthetically. The craft detail on their formal pieces is beautiful and sizing runs true.
Coast — for occasion dressing that channels Scervino's structured femininity. Their lace and embellished event pieces are consistently well-executed and sizing is transparent and accurate.
Claudie Pierlot — a French contemporary label that shares Scervino's devotion to feminine tailoring, lace and considered detail. Slightly more understated than the Italian house but with the same quality-first ethos. Runs true to its own European sizing.
COS — for the cleaner, more architectural side of Scervino's tailored outerwear. COS does beautifully structured coats and jackets at an accessible price point, and their sizing is genuinely reliable — a rarity.

Premium & Designer Alternatives

Zimmermann — the Australian luxury label that has become the go-to for women who love Scervino's romantic lace and embellishment but want a slightly more relaxed, resort-influenced take on it. Their fit notes are detailed and they size thoughtfully across the range.
Alberta Ferretti — the most natural luxury alternative to Scervino. Both are Italian, both are deeply rooted in feminine craftsmanship, and both do lace and silk in a way that feels genuinely elevated. If Scervino is your brand, Ferretti will feel immediately familiar.

Two Independent Picks Worth Knowing

Needle & Thread — a London-based independent label that has become one of fashion's most-loved names for embellished, feminine occasion wear. Intricate beading, delicate embroidery, fluid silhouettes — it's everything Scervino does at a fraction of the price, and the craftsmanship is genuinely impressive. UK sizing, runs true to size, and their online fit notes are detailed and honest.
Rixo — another London independent that belongs in every Scervino lover's wardrobe. Known for beautiful prints, feminine silhouettes and occasion dresses that feel genuinely special, Rixo has built an extraordinary following and their sizing is reliable and UK-labelled throughout. A brilliant brand.

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