What Is Sizing Like at Off-White Clothing?

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

Off-White runs small — it uses Italian luxury sizing, which typically comes up one to two sizes smaller than standard UK sizing, and for women's pieces especially, I'd strongly advise sizing up at least one size before you even look at the fit. It's one of those brands where getting the sizing wrong isn't just mildly annoying — at these price points, it's genuinely costly. So let's do this properly.

A Bit of Context — What Off-White Actually Is

Off-White was founded by the late Virgil Abloh in 2012, and if you're not already obsessed with it, allow me to explain why so many people are. The brand sits at the intersection of luxury and streetwear — the diagonal stripe, the quotation marks around words like "SHOELACE" and "BELT," the industrial zip ties, the deconstructed tailoring. It's conceptual fashion that also happens to be deeply wearable when you get the sizing right. Since Abloh's passing in 2021, the brand has continued under new creative direction and remains one of the most coveted names in luxury fashion globally.

The women's offer covers everything from blazers and jeans to knitwear, dresses, and accessories. But the sizing landscape is genuinely tricky — partly because of the Italian sizing system, and partly because the brand's signature oversized silhouettes mean that "big" and "wrong" can look surprisingly similar if you're not careful.

The Golden Rule: Size Up at Off-White

I cannot stress this enough — Off-White uses Italian sizing as its base, and Italian sizing runs small compared to UK standard. As a general rule:

If you're a UK 8–10, you'll typically need an Italian 42 or even 44 at Off-White.
If you're a UK 12, look at Italian 44–46.
If you're a UK 14, start with Italian 46–48.

There's a further complication: Off-White uses XS/S/M/L sizing on many pieces rather than numeric sizing, which can feel even more opaque. I've seen a Medium at Off-White fit more like a UK 10–12 with ease — but that ease is very much intentional on the oversized pieces and genuinely too snug on tailored styles. Know which silhouette you're buying before you commit to a size.

Off-White Size Conversion Table

Off-White / ItalianUK SizeEU SizeUS SizeOff-White XS/S/M/L386342XS408364XS–S4210386S4412408S–M46144210M48164412M–L50184614L

Note: Off-White's size range for women's is typically limited to Italian 36–46 (UK 4–14) on most pieces. Check individual listings — some styles stop at Italian 44.

Fit by Category — Where It Gets Specific

Blazers & Tailoring — Designed to Be Oversized, But Still Size Up

Off-White's tailoring is arguably where the brand is at its most spectacular. The structured blazers with the diagonal stripe lining, the deconstructed suiting — it's genuinely breathtaking stuff. These pieces are designed with an intentional oversized drop-shoulder silhouette, but the body of the jacket itself — chest and shoulder seam — still runs to Italian sizing. Size up one from your usual UK equivalent and you'll get that beautiful, slightly-too-big-on-purpose look that makes these pieces so distinctive. Go to your standard size and it will likely pull across the back and feel nothing like the editorial images you fell in love with.

Jeans & Denim — True-ish, But Check the Style

Off-White denim is one of their bestselling categories and the sizing is marginally more straightforward here — most styles come in standard waist measurements (24 to 32 inches) rather than Italian sizing. That said, the cut tends to be slim through the hip, so if you're curvier through the thigh, size up one inch from your usual waist measurement. The skinny and slim styles are particularly unforgiving — I always recommend trying before buying or checking the exact measurements on the product page. The more relaxed, wider-leg styles have slightly more give and are a safer sizing bet.

Knitwear & Sweatshirts — Gloriously Oversized

This is where Off-White genuinely delivers for a wide range of body shapes. Their hoodies, sweatshirts, and chunky knitwear are designed to be worn big, and the Italian sizing actually works in your favour here — the pieces are cut generously in length and body. Go your usual UK size equivalent or even size down if you want a less exaggerated silhouette. A word of warning though: once you've worn one of these, it's very hard to go back to high street versions. Ask me how I know.

Dresses & Skirts — Size Up One, Always

Off-White's dresses — the column styles, the shirt dresses, the logo-print minis — all run to Italian sizing and I'd consistently recommend sizing up one full UK size. The midi and maxi styles tend to be more forgiving than the shorter, closer-cut pieces. If you're buying a tailored or structured dress, go by your bust measurement and size from there. If the waist is the issue, a good tailor can take it in — far easier than dealing with a dress that's too small across the shoulders.

A Note on Buying Off-White Safely

Because Off-White sits at the premium end of the luxury market (pieces regularly run from £200 for basics to well over £1,000 for outerwear), getting the size right before buying is critical. Always check the measurements in centimetres on the product listing — FARFETCH, NET-A-PORTER, and the Off-White website itself all publish detailed measurement charts per item. Use those, not just the size label.

Similar Brands — High Street, Premium & Designer Alternatives

If you love the Off-White aesthetic but want to explore alternatives — whether for budget or sizing simplicity — here are my picks:

High Street & Contemporary Options

Zara — Consistently the best high street destination for streetwear-influenced pieces with a luxury edge. Their blazers and co-ords often carry a similar oversized sensibility to Off-White at a fraction of the price, and the sizing is far more predictable.
ASOS — A brilliant source for Off-White-inspired pieces — the diagonal stripe trend, the slogan prints, the utility detailing. Massive size range too, which Off-White frankly can't compete with.
Calvin Klein — If it's the cleaner, minimalist side of Off-White you're drawn to — the simple logo pieces, the premium basics — Calvin Klein delivers that effortlessly at a much more accessible price point. Sizing is US-based so check the conversion.
All Saints — For the darker, edgier Off-White aesthetic. Their leather jackets, tailoring, and washed basics have real attitude and the quality-to-price ratio is very strong. Sizes run UK standard.
Urban Outfitters — Great for the streetwear-meets-fashion energy that Off-White popularised. A solid source for graphic pieces, oversized silhouettes, and statement basics without the luxury price tag.
Hugo Boss — If the tailored, structured side of Off-White appeals, Hugo Boss delivers sharp suiting and outerwear with a similarly considered design sensibility. Premium but far below luxury pricing, and the sizing is consistent.
Whistles — For a more refined, understated take on the same clean luxury aesthetic. Brilliant tailoring, true to UK sizing, and a brand that doesn't get enough credit for how well-made their pieces actually are.

Premium & Luxury Alternatives

Kenzo — Another designer brand with strong streetwear DNA, bold logo pieces, and a similar Italian/European sizing approach. Worth knowing if Off-White is your entry point into luxury streetwear.
A.P.C. — For the more minimal, Parisian end of the luxury streetwear spectrum. Brilliant denim, excellent knitwear, and sizing that — while still running small — is marginally more consistent than Off-White.

Independent & Left-Field Picks

Bethany Williams — A London-based designer whose work carries a similar conceptual weight to Off-White but with a deeply ethical production ethos. Difficult to find but worth hunting down on MATCHES or Dover Street Market. Genuinely exciting.
Bianca Saunders — Another brilliant British designer working in the space between tailoring and streetwear. Less well-known than she deserves to be, and her pieces have a similar intellectual rigour to what Virgil Abloh brought to Off-White. One to watch.

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