What Is Sizing Like at Remain Birger Christensen?

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

REMAIN Birger Christensen runs true to size — but it uses EU sizing throughout, so the first and most important thing you need to do before buying is translate your UK size into EU numbers. Once you've done that, the brand is genuinely straightforward: the fit is consistent, the construction is reliable, and there are very few nasty surprises.

I came to REMAIN the way most people do — through its louder, more party-ready sister brand ROTATE, and then the creeping realisation that what I actually wanted to wear every single day was something a bit quieter. REMAIN is that brand. Founded in Copenhagen in 2018 by Denise Christensen, it was built on a very clear idea: a seasonal uniform of beautifully made pieces you keep for years, not seasons. It sits in that rare and genuinely satisfying space between accessible luxury and contemporary fashion — the kind of brand where you pick up a pair of buttery leather trousers and immediately understand why they cost what they do.

The aesthetic is Scandinavian minimalism at its most considered — earthy palettes, soft tailoring, exceptional leather, and clean silhouettes that feel current without chasing trends. REMAIN has built a devoted following among women who want their wardrobe to actually work rather than just look impressive on a hanger. Understanding the sizing is the only hurdle. Let me walk you through it.

REMAIN Birger Christensen Size Conversion Table

REMAIN uses standard EU sizing, running from 32 to 44. Here is how that maps cleanly across to UK and US sizes:

REMAIN (EU) SizeUK SizeUS SizeBust (cm)Waist (cm)Hips (cm)32UK 6US 280628734UK 8US 484669136UK 10US 688709538UK 12US 892749940UK 14US 10967810342UK 16US 121008210744UK 18US 1410486111

The key thing to remember: REMAIN's EU 34 = UK 8, EU 36 = UK 10, EU 38 = UK 12. That two-number gap is standard across all Scandinavian brands using EU sizing. If you're a UK 10, you order a 36. Don't overthink it — once you have your EU number, stick to it. The brand's sizing is consistent across categories.

How Different REMAIN Pieces Fit

The honest answer is that REMAIN is one of the most consistent contemporary brands I've worked with from a sizing perspective. Major stockists including Selfridges and Bloomingdale's consistently list their pieces as true to size, and that tracks with my own experience. But there are nuances worth knowing by category:

Leather trousers: REMAIN's signature piece and genuinely the best argument for buying from this brand. The leather — typically lamb or sheep — is extraordinarily soft, and the trousers are cut true to size with a slim or straight leg and high rise. They're non-stretch, so accurate measurement matters. If you're between sizes, size up: leather doesn't give and you want to be able to sit down comfortably. Selfridges lists both their wide-leg and straight-leg leather styles as true to size, and that's consistent across stockists.
Leather jackets and coats: Cut with a relaxed, slightly oversized silhouette — this is by design. Ordering your true EU size will give you the intended slightly roomy, effortlessly thrown-on look. If you prefer a more fitted profile, you can size down one, but I'd generally say trust the cut and wear it as intended.
Knitwear: REMAIN's knitwear tends toward slim or fitted cuts — the Knitted Slim Cardigan is a good example, designed with a tailored silhouette. True to size here, but be aware that slim-cut knitwear with a high neckline will feel snug if you're between sizes. Size up if in any doubt.
Dresses: REMAIN's dress offering is typically structured but with a relaxed bust and hip, body-skimming at the waist. Bloomingdale's explicitly lists the leather shirt dress as "fits true to size, order your normal size," which is a reliable steer. The non-stretch construction means you want accurate measurements before buying.
Tailoring — blazers and trousers: Consistent true-to-size fit. The tailoring silhouettes at REMAIN are generally clean and slightly oversized in the shoulder — classic Scandi tailoring. They're cut to be worn loose rather than fitted, so even if you'd normally size up in tailoring, your true EU size should work here.
Denim: A strong category for REMAIN — high-rise jeans and wide-leg styles in quality denim. True to size. The high waist can feel snug if you carry volume there, so again, between sizes means size up.

How to Style REMAIN — Ella's Honest Take

The beauty of REMAIN is that the brand does a lot of the work for you. The pieces are designed to function as a seasonal uniform — which in practice means they all mix together beautifully, and they also work brilliantly with the rest of a considered wardrobe. You don't need to be clever. You just need to buy well.

The leather trousers are the conversation starter of the range, and rightly so. But if you're new to REMAIN and nervous about the investment, I'd actually start with the knitwear — it's more accessible in price, gives you a feel for the brand's quality and fit logic, and slots effortlessly into everyday dressing. A REMAIN ribbed cardigan in camel or chocolate brown over straight-leg trousers and a white shirt is the kind of outfit that looks completely effortless and costs you almost no thought.

Colour-wise, REMAIN stays almost entirely in the world of earth tones — think tobacco, sage, cream, dusty rose, and deep navy. This is not a brand for bright prints or maximalism. It's for women who want their wardrobe to feel quietly authoritative. The palette mixes well with itself, which makes building a coherent REMAIN-heavy wardrobe very easy.

In terms of body shape, the slightly oversized silhouettes in outerwear and tailoring work brilliantly for almost everyone. The fitted leather pieces — trousers in particular — reward a well-taken waist measurement. If you're petite (under 5'4"), the wide-leg leather trousers are long, so factor in a hem alteration. If you're taller, the proportions are almost universally flattering.

One more thing worth saying: REMAIN pieces genuinely age well. The leather softens beautifully, the fabrics hold their shape, and the silhouettes are considered enough that they won't feel dated. For the price point, this is a real wardrobe investment rather than a seasonal purchase.

If You Love the REMAIN Aesthetic — What Else to Consider

Whether the price point is stretching the budget or you want to explore the same Scandinavian-minimalism space at different levels, here are my honest picks:

High Street

COS — The single closest high street match to REMAIN's aesthetic. Clean Scandinavian lines, neutral earthy palettes, quality fabrication for the price point, and consistent sizing. COS is where you go when you want REMAIN's spirit without REMAIN's price tag — and it delivers convincingly.
Massimo Dutti — Particularly strong for the leather and suede pieces that echo REMAIN's signature category. Massimo Dutti's leather trousers and soft blazers are exceptional quality for a high street brand, and the sizing is reliable and generous.
Whistles — Brilliant for the quiet, intelligent tailoring and knitwear that sit in REMAIN's world. Whistles has long been underrated as a destination for women who want considered, wearable fashion with real longevity.
Hush — A great match for REMAIN's relaxed, elevated everyday dressing. Hush does beautifully considered knitwear and relaxed tailoring in a similar palette to REMAIN, at a very accessible price.
& Other Stories — H&M's premium sister brand is genuinely excellent for the Scandinavian minimalist aesthetic. Their leather and suede pieces, knitwear, and clean tailoring sit comfortably in the same aesthetic conversation as REMAIN.
Reiss — For the tailoring category specifically, Reiss consistently delivers clean, contemporary cuts at a premium-adjacent price. Their leather and suede outerwear is a strong suit.
Me&Em — Excellent quality British brand with a similar commitment to wearable, well-made investment pieces. The knitwear and tailoring are particularly strong and sit squarely in REMAIN's aesthetic neighbourhood.

Independent & Niche Picks

Toteme — A Swedish label that is perhaps the closest direct aesthetic sibling to REMAIN in the independent space. Toteme's stripped-back, impeccably cut pieces in muted palettes have the same quiet authority that REMAIN is built on. Both brands attract the same kind of woman. If you love one, you'll love the other.
Officine Générale — A Parisian label with the same commitment to unhurried, quality-first dressing. Their soft tailoring and knitwear feel very much in the same spirit as REMAIN's approach — understated, considered, and built to last. Less widely available in the UK but worth seeking out.

Premium

Claudie Pierlot — Sits just above the high street in price and quality, with a Parisian ease that overlaps interestingly with REMAIN's Scandinavian minimalism. Reliable EU sizing and consistently strong tailoring and knitwear.
Jigsaw — One of Britain's most consistently reliable premium brands for understated, quality-led dressing. Their leather pieces and knitwear are excellent, and the brand's sizing is trustworthy across the board.

Luxury / Designer

The Row — If REMAIN is your starting point, The Row is where the same philosophy arrives at its absolute pinnacle. The quiet luxury, the impeccable fabrics, the anti-trend approach — it's all there, turned up to the highest level of craft and cost. Worth knowing about even if it's a future aspiration rather than an immediate purchase.
Lemaire — The Parisian label whose relaxed, sculptural silhouettes share a great deal of DNA with REMAIN's approach to dressing. Both brands occupy the same intelligent, considered space — Lemaire simply operates at a higher price point with a more conceptual edge.

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