What Is Sizing Like at Palm Angels clothing?

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

Palm Angels runs small — often noticeably so — and follows Italian luxury sizing conventions, which means you should size up by at least one size, sometimes two, compared to your usual UK high street size. If you're a UK 10 on the high street, start with a medium or even a large depending on the piece; their sizing is unforgiving and the cut is narrow through the shoulders and chest particularly.

Why Palm Angels Sizing Works the Way It Does

Palm Angels was founded in 2015 by Francesco Ravioli — originally a photographer and creative director — and it's an Italian brand through and through, even with its California-skate-culture DNA. Italian luxury sizing is notoriously narrow compared to UK or US sizing standards. The brand's aesthetic is built around a lean, body-conscious silhouette: cropped hoodies, slim-cut tracksuits, and tailored outerwear that's meant to look sculpted rather than relaxed. That's a deliberate design choice, but it does mean the sizing requires a bit more attention than your average high street brand.

On top of that, Palm Angels uses Italian numeric sizing (38, 40, 42, etc.) rather than XS/S/M/L in many pieces, which adds another layer of potential confusion. The conversion table below will help enormously.

Palm Angels Women's Size Conversion Table

Italian SizeUK SizeEU SizeUS SizeBust (inches)Waist (inches)Hips (inches)38634231.5243440836432.5253542103863426.53744124083628.539461442103830.541481644124032.543

Note: Always cross-reference with the specific garment measurements listed on the product page — particularly for outerwear and knitwear, where the cut varies considerably between styles.

Sizing by Category — What to Expect Piece by Piece

Hoodies & sweatshirts: Size up one, possibly two. The shoulder seam placement on Palm Angels hoodies sits narrow and the chest is cut close. If you have broader shoulders or a larger bust, definitely go two sizes up from your usual UK size.
Tracksuits (tops & bottoms): The tracksuit is Palm Angels' signature and it's sized very slim. Size up one for the jacket; the bottoms can sometimes work at your true size if you carry your weight in the hips, as the waist is often elasticated. Buy the pieces separately if you're not an even top-to-bottom size.
T-shirts & jersey tops: Size up one. The fabric is often a heavier-weight cotton that doesn't have much give — what you see is what you get in terms of volume.
Outerwear & jackets: Size up one to two. Palm Angels' down jackets and leather pieces are cut narrow through the body. You need room to layer underneath and the slim cut means there's little tolerance for a fitted jumper or thick base layer.
Shorts & skirts: True to size or size up one. The elasticated waist on most of their shorts is more forgiving — check the measurements against your hips rather than your waist.
Footwear: Palm Angels trainers (including their popular runner styles) tend to run true to UK shoe size, though some styles are slightly narrow. If you have a wider foot, consider going up half a size.

How to Style Palm Angels — Ella's Take

The Palm Angels customer knows exactly what she wants: that very specific blend of Italian precision and West Coast cool that nobody else is quite doing at the same level. The logo tracksuit is the statement piece — and when it fits correctly, it's genuinely one of the most stylish things you can wear. Pair it with minimal accessories, a clean trainer (their own or a Nike Air Max 1), and zero over-styling. The whole point is that effortless, expensive-looking ease.

For everyday wear, I love a Palm Angels graphic tee tucked into wide-leg tailored trousers — it's that high-low mix that makes an outfit feel thought through rather than branded head-to-toe. Their hoodies work brilliantly over slip dresses too, a trick the fashion crowd has been running for a couple of seasons now and it still looks brilliant.

One styling note: because Palm Angels cuts slim, resist the urge to size up so dramatically that the proportions go wrong. Sizing up one is usually enough to achieve comfort — sizing up three because you're nervous will turn a beautiful piece into a shapeless one. Get your measurements right, use the table above, and you'll be fine.

Brilliant Alternatives to Palm Angels — Across Every Budget

Palm Angels sits firmly in the luxury streetwear bracket. Whether you want something at the same level, a step down to premium, or accessible alternatives with a similar aesthetic energy, here are my picks:

High Street & Accessible Brands

All Saints — The closest thing the high street has to that dark, considered, slightly rock-and-roll energy that Palm Angels does so well. Their leather jackets and graphic pieces are outstanding for the price. Sizing runs true.
Zara — Brilliant for the logo-free version of the luxury streetwear aesthetic. Their tracksuit separates and oversized hoodies hit a very similar visual note at a fraction of the cost. Sizing varies — always check reviews per piece.
Topshop — Still widely available via ASOS and other stockists. Their graphic tees and casual co-ords capture that early 2000s California-meets-street energy. Sizing runs true to UK standard.
Urban Outfitters — A natural fit for the Palm Angels customer who wants the aesthetic at a lower price point. Strong on logo hoodies, wide-leg sweatpants, and brand-led pieces with a genuine fashion sensibility.
ASOS — Excellent for luxury streetwear-inspired pieces and they also stock a number of premium brands at sale prices. Their own brand has some strong graphic pieces and the sizing is reliable and clearly labelled.
Hollister — Underrated for casual American-style co-ords and hoodies with real quality for the price. A good option if you want the relaxed, Californian aesthetic without the designer price tag. Sizing runs slightly small — size up one.
Abercrombie & Fitch — Their recent rebrand has made them genuinely cool again. Great for premium-feel casual pieces, particularly their knitwear and co-ord sets. Sizing is true to standard and their size range has improved significantly.

Premium Picks

Hugo Boss — Their casual and athleisure ranges have a clean, brand-led aesthetic that sits nicely between high street and luxury. Particularly strong on tracksuits and logo hoodies. Sizing is true to European standard.
Calvin Klein — The minimalist alternative to Palm Angels' more graphic sensibility. Impeccable basics, outstanding quality, and a brand cachet that holds up at every price point. Sizing runs true.

Luxury & Designer Alternatives

Moncler — If you love Palm Angels' outerwear in particular, Moncler is the natural next step. Their down jackets are the benchmark for luxury puffer coats and the quality is extraordinary. Sizing runs small — follow the same rule and size up.
Off-White — Virgil Abloh's brand occupies a very similar cultural space to Palm Angels — luxury streetwear with a strong graphic identity. Sizing is European and runs small; size up one as a standard rule.

Two Independent Brands Worth Knowing

Sporty & Rich — A New York-founded independent label that has taken the fashion world by storm with its vintage sportswear aesthetic and clean, considered branding. It captures much of what makes Palm Angels so compelling — that luxury-meets-athleisure energy — at a slightly more accessible price point. Sizing runs small; size up one from your standard UK size.
Aries Arise — A London-based independent luxury streetwear brand with serious fashion credibility (they've collaborated with New Balance and have been stocked at Dover Street Market). Their graphic pieces and washed hoodies have a raw, cult quality that Palm Angels fans will immediately respond to. Sizing runs true but cuts narrow — check measurements carefully.

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