What Is Sizing Like at Khaite?

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

Khaite generally runs true to size, but with one important caveat: fitted pieces — think structured blazers, corseted tops, and tight-knit sweaters — can feel snug across the bust and shoulders, so if you're fuller in either area, sizing up is wise. Their denim is a different conversation entirely, and varies style by style. Read on before you spend your money — this is one of those brands where knowing the nuances upfront makes the difference between a wardrobe triumph and an expensive return.

I'll be honest — I spent an embarrassing amount of time lusting after Khaite before I finally understood how the sizing actually works. I had a friend who ordered the iconic Danielle jeans and sized up "just to be safe" on the advice of a generic blog, and ended up with a pair that bagged out completely within a week. Meanwhile, I went true to size in a Khaite sweater and it was honestly one of the best things I've ever put on my body. The brand has a very specific design logic, and once you understand it, shopping here becomes a lot more straightforward.

About Khaite — and Why Sizing Matters So Much Here

Khaite was founded in New York in 2016 by designer Catherine Holstein, and it's become one of the most covetable luxury brands of the past decade. The aesthetic is quietly seductive — clean lines, beautifully constructed knitwear, premium denim, and pieces that feel effortless rather than trying-too-hard. It's the brand that fashion editors reach for when they want to look expensive without being obvious about it.

Because Khaite uses precision tailoring and premium fabrics — Italian denim, soft cashmere, structured wool — the fit is genuinely different from high street brands. The drape, the weight, the structure of each piece is carefully considered. That's exactly why getting the size right matters more here than it does when you're ordering something throwaway. At these prices, you want it to fit perfectly the first time.

Khaite Size Conversion Guide

Khaite uses US sizing. Here's how that translates to UK and EU sizes for ready-to-wear:

US SizeUK SizeEU SizeBust (cm)Waist (cm)Hip (cm)043279–8161–6386–88263483–8565–6790–92483687–8969–7194–966103891–9373–7598–1008124095–9777–79102–10410144299–10181–83106–108121644103–10685–88110–113

For denim specifically, Khaite uses waist measurements in inches (23–32), which is standard for premium denim brands. Don't try to convert denim sizing to your dress size — measure your natural waist and go from there.

Garment-by-Garment Sizing Breakdown

• Denim — The Danielle (high-rise stovepipe): The most iconic piece in the collection, and mercifully, it runs true to size. Order your usual waist measurement. Non-stretch versions will feel snug initially but mould beautifully to your shape with wear — that's part of the appeal. Do not size up expecting ease; you'll end up with a shapeless pair within weeks.

• Denim — The Abigail (high-rise straight crop): This one runs small. Size up one, or at the very minimum try before you buy. The cut is tighter through the hip than the Danielle, and there's very little stretch in the fabric to compensate.

• Denim — The Kerrie (wide-leg): True to size. The wide-leg cut gives plenty of room through the hip and thigh, making this the most forgiving of the denim styles — and genuinely flattering on most body shapes.

• Knitwear & Sweaters (Scarlet, Mae, etc.): True to size for most body types. The construction is substantial — this is proper luxury knitwear, not a flimsy jumper — and the fit tends to be relaxed enough to accommodate without being sloppy. If you're broad across the shoulders or have a larger bust, consider sizing up as the shoulder seam placement is quite precise.

• Structured Jackets & Blazers: These can run slightly small, especially across the chest and shoulders, due to the architectural construction. A UK 10 will typically find the fit true, but if you're between sizes, go up. You want the shoulder seam sitting exactly right — that's where the entire look hinges.

• Corseted Tops & Fitted Bodices: Size up if you're fuller in the bust. These are designed with a precise, sculpted silhouette in mind and there is very little room for error. Measure your bust properly before ordering.

• Boots & Shoes (Dallas, Nevada, Arizona): Most styles are true to size, but some (particularly the Nina boot) run slightly narrow. If you have wider feet or are between sizes, size up half a size for comfort.

My Honest Stylist Take on Khaite

If I'm putting my stylist hat on properly: Khaite is one of the few brands where the price is genuinely, unambiguously justified by the product. The denim alone has changed how I think about jeans — I own a pair of Danielle jeans and I reach for them constantly because they just work on my body in a way that cheaper denim never has. The stovepipe silhouette is the most universally flattering cut I've come across in years, and the quality means they hold their shape wash after wash.

That said, Khaite is unapologetically a brand that rewards knowing your measurements. Because the tailoring is so precise, a size out either way looks noticeably wrong. Measure yourself before you buy — bust, waist, and hips for ready-to-wear, and natural waist in inches for denim. Use those numbers, not your habitual high-street size.

High Street Alternatives — Similar Aesthetic, More Accessible Sizing

If Khaite's price point isn't where you are right now (entirely understandable — we've all been there), these brands genuinely deliver on the same elevated, minimal aesthetic:

• COS — The closest thing on the high street to Khaite's clean minimalism. Architectural silhouettes, quality fabrics, and consistent sizing. Brilliant for blazers and knitwear especially.

• Whistles — Quietly brilliant for elevated everyday dressing. Their tailoring and knitwear hit a Khaite-adjacent note at a fraction of the price, and sizing is reliable and consistent.

• Massimo Dutti — Premium high street that actually earns the label. Their trousers and structured pieces are beautifully cut, with a very similar muted, grown-up palette to Khaite.

• Reiss — Reliable for tailored separates and occasion-ready pieces with a luxury feel. Sizing runs true and their fabrics have improved enormously in recent years.

• Me&Em — A brand that's genuinely mastered the art of the well-cut, unfussy wardrobe piece. Their knitwear and straight-leg trousers are outstanding, and the brand is quietly becoming a stylist favourite.

• Jigsaw — Classic British brand with a very similar ethos to Khaite — enduring over trendy, quality over quantity. Their denim and knitwear are particularly strong.

• Mango — Don't underestimate them for denim alternatives. Their straight-leg and wide-leg jeans have been everywhere in style press for good reason, and they size consistently true.

Premium & Designer Alternatives

If you love the Khaite world and want to explore adjacent luxury labels:

• Citizens of Humanity — The premium denim brand most often compared to Khaite. Exceptional quality, very similar silhouettes (their Horseshoe is basically a Danielle cousin), and slightly more accessible pricing.

• Totême — Swedish minimalism at its finest. If you love Khaite's restraint and quality, Totême will feel like a natural companion — brilliant knitwear and impeccable coats.

• Max Mara — For outerwear and structured pieces, Max Mara is the gold standard. The tailoring logic is very similar to Khaite — precise, timeless, worth every penny.

Two Independent Brands Worth Knowing

• Envelope1976 — A Norwegian brand that does the minimal luxury thing exceptionally well. Their tailoring is quiet and precise, the quality is superb, and it has very much the same understated confidence as Khaite without the American price tag. Not well-known enough yet, which makes it all the more worth discovering.

• Wardrobe.NYC — An Australian brand built entirely around the concept of a considered, capsule wardrobe. Clean, architectural, and beautifully made — very much in Khaite's orbit aesthetically, and sizes true to an EU/UK standard which makes ordering online less stressful.

Find Your Exact Size in Khaite — Free, Instantly

Khaite's precision tailoring means that getting your size right the first time genuinely matters. The easiest way to do that — without guesswork, without expensive returns — is Tellar.co.uk: the UK's leading free sizing tool, matching your exact measurements to over 1,500 brands including Khaite.

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