What Is Sizing Like at Pineapple?

Pineapple runs slightly small and very close to the body, so if you’re between sizes or you like a bit of breathing room, sizing up one is usually the safe move. It’s a brand built for movement, which means the cut hugs you on purpose — lovely if you want that sleek, studio-ready line, less lovely if you order your usual size expecting high street ease and end up doing the wriggle-dance in the changing room.

I learnt that the hard way. Years ago I bought a pair of the classic logo leggings in my standard UK 12 for a barre class, convinced I knew my size by now. They went on beautifully — until I tried to actually bend. The waistband rolled, the seams strained across the hip, and I spent the whole hour tugging instead of stretching. The 14 I swapped them for fitted like a dream and I’ve sized up at Pineapple ever since. So learn from my mistake: this is a brand where one size up is rarely a regret.

The Quick Verdict

Overall fit: Snug and figure-following. Tends to run about half a size to a full size small versus standard UK high street sizing.
Best for: Anyone who wants a sleek, body-skimming line that moves with you — the dancewear DNA really shows.
Watch out if: You’re curvier through the hip and bust, or you simply prefer a relaxed fit. Size up.
The exception: The oversized joggers, hoodies and tees in the streetwear line are cut generously — stick to your usual size or even go down for those.

Pineapple Size Guide (UK)

Pineapple uses standard UK dress sizing, but because the fit is close, I always recommend measuring yourself and choosing by the larger measurement if you fall between two sizes. Here’s a rough body-measurement guide to work from:

UK SizeBust (cm)Waist (cm)Hip (cm)XS (6–8)80–8462–6686–90S (8–10)84–8866–7090–94M (10–12)88–9470–7694–100L (12–14)94–10076–82100–106XL (16)100–10682–88106–112

If your measurements straddle two rows, go up — especially for anything with the word “legging” or “leotard” in the title.

How It Fits, Garment by Garment

Leggings & Bottoms

This is where the small cut is most noticeable. The leggings are high-compression and squat-proof, but the waistband sits firm. If you carry a little more through the tummy or hip, size up — you’ll get the same flattering line without the roll. The wide-leg flares and dance trousers are more forgiving, so your true size works there.

Tops & Crop Tops

The cropped tees and bralettes are deliberately short and close. If you want more coverage or you’re fuller in the bust, size up one. Standard tees are truer to size.

Leotards & Bodysuits

Cut for dancers, so they’re built to be snug. Always size up if you’re tall in the torso — a leotard that’s too short pulls uncomfortably at the shoulders.

Hoodies, Joggers & Streetwear

The opposite story. The logo hoodies and joggers lean oversized and relaxed, so your normal size is plenty — go down if you want a neater fit.

Where to Shop If Pineapple Isn’t Quite Right

If you love the dance-meets-street energy but want a different fit, price or vibe, here are the brands I’d send you to instead. These are my high street go-tos for this kind of movement-led wardrobe:

Gymshark — bold, logo-led and built for performance. The fit is sculpting like Pineapple but with a wider size range.
USA Pro — brilliant value activewear with a fun, youthful edge. Roomier than Pineapple and easy on the wallet.
H&M Move — their dedicated movement line nails the studio-to-street look at high street prices, and it’s cut more generously.
Nike — the obvious pick for that sport-luxe streetwear crossover, with a reliable, consistent fit.
adidas Originals — if it’s the retro-logo, dance-floor look you’re after, this is it. Generally true to size.
ASOS 4505 — ASOS’s own activewear label, with a huge range of cuts and an easy returns policy for testing fit.
New Look — surprisingly strong on affordable leggings and crops, and cut with a touch more ease than Pineapple.
River Island — for the trend-led co-ords and logo sets when you want the look without the dancewear snugness.

Two Independent Picks I Rate

TALA — the sustainable activewear label with a cult following. The sculpting fabrics rival Pineapple’s but the cut is far more forgiving and the size range is broader.
Bloch — if it’s genuine dancewear heritage you want, this specialist makes beautifully cut leotards and dance basics with proper studio fit advice on every product.

Premium & Designer Alternatives

Willing to spend a little more for fabric and finish?

Premium: lululemon and Varley — both offer that elevated, buttery activewear feel with consistent, well-graded sizing.
Luxury: Alo Yoga and P.E Nation — for when you want gym-to-brunch pieces that look as good off the mat as on it.

My Bottom Line

Pineapple is gorgeous if you love a sleek, dance-led line and you don’t mind a close fit — just go up a size on anything fitted and you’ll avoid my leggings saga entirely. Measure first, trust the larger number, and you’ll get pieces that actually move with you. That’s the whole point of the brand, after all.

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