What Is Sizing Like at Giuseppe Di Morabito?

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

Giuseppe Di Morabito runs small — typically one to two sizes smaller than your usual UK size — and if you go in without knowing that, you will be caught out. I say this as someone who has spent entirely too long obsessing over this brand's extraordinary embellished pieces and learnt, the slightly irritating way, that Italian luxury sizing and UK bodies do not always agree. Let me save you the hassle.

Who Is Giuseppe Di Morabito?

If you haven't heard of this brand yet, you're in for a treat — and also a slight shock to the wallet. Giuseppe Di Morabito is a Milanese luxury womenswear label founded in 2015 by the Calabrian designer of the same name, who was born in 1992 and is already one of the most talked-about talents in Italian fashion. Vogue Italia spotted him early, the LVMH Prize circuit has noticed him, and his Spring 2026 Milan runway — featuring resin corsets adorned with porcelain roses, pearl-encrusted trenchcoats and barely-there crochet dresses — was one of the most extraordinary shows of the season.

The brand has attracted serious celebrity attention too. Selena Gomez, Sabrina Carpenter, Kylie Jenner, FKA Twigs, Lady Gaga and Zendaya have all worn the label. Style Capital invested in the brand in 2023, which has given Di Morabito the resources to scale up without losing the artisanal quality that makes the pieces so special. This is not a brand you stumble across at a franchise outlet. This is destination dressing for people who want to be remembered when they walk into a room.

The Sizing: What You Actually Need to Know

Giuseppe Di Morabito uses Italian sizing throughout its collections, which consistently runs smaller than UK equivalent sizing. As a general rule of thumb, you'll want to size up by one — and for the more structured, corseted or tailored pieces, potentially two sizes up from your usual UK number. The cuts are designed for a sleek, close-to-the-body Italian silhouette, and the garments are constructed with precision. There is not a lot of ease built in.

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Ella's sizing tip:Always size up one for tailored pieces, structured dresses and blazers. The corset-style and bustier pieces in particular are cut with very little room — if you're between sizes in anything remotely fitted, go up, not down. For wide-leg trousers and oversized outerwear, some styles sit closer to true-to-size, but I'd still check the garment measurements before committing.

The Structured & Tailored Pieces

Di Morabito's signature look is built around structured tailoring — blazers with strong shoulders, high-waisted wide-leg trousers, architectural outerwear. These pieces are cut beautifully but precisely, with very little ease. If you are fuller in the bust or hip relative to your waist, I'd urge you to compare your actual measurements to the garment specs on the product page rather than relying on size labels alone. Italian tailoring grades differently to UK high street sizing, and the difference between a comfortable fit and a piece you can't fasten can literally be a centimetre.

The Embellished & Occasion Pieces

The sequined dresses, crystal-embellished minis and draped gowns are what the brand is most widely known for — and they are genuinely stunning. These pieces tend to be even less forgiving than the tailoring because many of them are designed to sit skintight against the body. Some styles include boning or internal structure which further reduces stretch. For these, I would say go up two sizes from your usual UK size to be safe, and check the return policy before you buy — Farfetch and the brand's own website are your best bets for reliable returns.

Petite & Taller Shoppers

The proportions of Giuseppe Di Morabito's collections are cut for a taller, longer-limbed frame — this is typical of Italian Milan Fashion Week brands. If you're petite (under 5'4"), hemlines will likely be longer than intended and sleeves may need taking up. If you're tall, you'll find the proportions work beautifully — the high-waisted, long-lined silhouettes are particularly striking on a longer leg. It's also worth knowing the brand doesn't currently offer a petite or extended size range, so sizing beyond IT46 is limited.

Where to Buy & What to Look For

Giuseppe Di Morabito is stocked on Farfetch, Mytheresa and the brand's own website. For UK shoppers, Farfetch is often the most practical option for sizing, delivery and returns. If you can try in-person, the brand is available in a handful of London luxury multi-brand boutiques. Always, always measure yourself first and compare against the garment's own measurements — not just the size label.

Alternatives to Giuseppe Di Morabito: Brilliant Options at Every Budget

The Di Morabito aesthetic — glamorous, sculptural, unapologetically dramatic — is a specific mood. Here's where to find it at different price points:

High Street Picks

Phase Eight — The undisputed queen of the UK high street for occasion dressing. Their embellished and structured midi dresses nail a similar dressed-up elegance without the designer price tag. Sizing is generous by comparison — a welcome relief.
Coast — Brilliant for embellished event dressing and sequin pieces. Their occasion range has come on enormously and regularly delivers that same "eyes across the room" impact at a fraction of the cost.
Ted Baker — Consistently strong on feminine, structured pieces with embellishment and interesting detail. Their tailoring is impressive for the price and sizing tends to be true to UK sizes.
River Island — Don't underestimate them for statement fashion. Their sequin, crystal and feather-trim pieces are genuinely good, and they move quickly with trend. Sizing runs fairly generous.
Hobbs — For the tailoring side of Di Morabito's aesthetic — the wide-leg trousers, the strong-shoulder blazers — Hobbs delivers a seriously polished result. Classic, refined, well-made.
Anthropologie — Their dressier pieces have a distinctly artistic, embellished character that echoes Di Morabito's love of surface detail and feminine drama. Worth checking for occasion dresses.
LK Bennett — Particularly strong for structured workwear and smart occasion dressing. Consistently well-made with reliable UK sizing and a sophisticated aesthetic.

Premium Picks

Self-Portrait — A London label that has carved out exactly the same glamorous-but-wearable niche as Di Morabito. Their lace and guipure pieces are iconic, and they're far more accessible on price. Sizing note: Self-Portrait also runs small, so size up here too.
Rotate Birger Christensen — A Copenhagen party-dressing brand beloved by stylists and editors. The sequins, the silhouettes, the shoulder moments — it's all there. Brilliant quality and more consistent sizing than Italian labels.

Luxury & Designer Picks

David Koma — A London-based designer whose sculptural, body-conscious aesthetic sits directly alongside Di Morabito's. Crystal embellishment, architectural corsetry, strong silhouettes. Exceptional quality and a very similar customer.
Magda Butrym — A Polish luxury label that has become one of the most-worn brands among fashion insiders. Roses, dramatic cut-outs, feminine glamour with real construction behind it. If you love Di Morabito, you need to know Magda Butrym.

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