What Is Sizing Like at Samsøe Samsøe?

Samsøe Samsøe generally runs true to size — but it's a brand of two halves, and that's the bit nobody warns you about. The tailoring, shirts and jeans sit close to the body and follow European sizing almost to the millimetre, while the knitwear, dresses and outerwear are cut with that relaxed, slightly oversized Scandi ease that Copenhagen does so well. Once you understand that split, you'll rarely put a foot wrong.

First, understand the sizing system

Samsøe is a Danish brand, so it's built on the European size scale — those EU 34, 36, 38 numbers — which it then translates into letter sizes (XS, S, M, L) across most of the range. If you normally shop the UK high street, your usual letter size is the safest starting point. But do glance at the garment measurements rather than trusting the label alone, because a "medium" jumper and a "medium" blazer here are designed to behave very differently.

A quick word on their True Fit widget: it's useful, but I've seen it oversize people on trousers and shorts more than once. Treat it as a second opinion, not gospel.

How the different categories fit

This is where the brand really splits, so let me break it down properly:

Tailoring & trousers — true to size and cut neatly. These follow the EU sizing closely, so check your waist and hip against the measurements. Between sizes? Size up for comfort through the hip.
Jeans — mostly flattering and true to size, though a few of the wider, looser cuts run generous. My one caution: wash cold and air-dry, as some shoppers find the denim relaxes after a hot wash.
Knitwear — the trickiest category by far. The range swings from snug ribbed styles to deliberately boxy, voluminous jumpers. A fine-gauge rib will cling; a chunky boxy knit is meant to swamp you. Always read the description for "boxy" or "oversized" before you size down.
Dresses & outerwear — often cut oversized and forgiving through the hips. Gorgeous for drape, but if you want shape, size down or pull it in with a belt.
Shirts & tees — reliably true to size. Buy your normal size and move on.

A styling win (and a fail) from me

A confession: my very first Samsøe purchase was a boxy oversized jumper that I sized down in, convinced "oversized" was just marketing fluff. It was not. I looked like I'd borrowed it from someone three sizes bigger — a genuine fashion fail that taught me to actually read the cut. My redemption piece was their classic tailored blazer in my true size. Six years on, it's still the hardest-working thing in my wardrobe and gets mistaken for something far pricier. That's the Samsøe sweet spot: buy the right fit and the quality does the talking.

Where to shop for the same look

If you love the Samsøe aesthetic — clean lines, muted tones, quiet quality — here's where I'd send clients across three budgets.

High street

Uniqlo — unbeatable for the minimalist base layer; the fine merino sits beautifully under a Samsøe coat.
Massimo Dutti — elevated tailoring and knitwear with a similar grown-up polish.
Whistles — contemporary British cuts that share that pared-back sensibility.
Jigsaw — quietly excellent fabrics and understated shapes.
Mint Velvet — relaxed-luxe pieces with the same easy Scandi mood.
Hush — effortless staples that layer perfectly with Danish basics.
Me&Em — clever proportion play and considered tailoring at the very top of the high street.

Premium

By Malene Birger — Danish, directly comparable, just a touch more dramatic.
Sézane — French contemporary with the same quality-for-price logic.
Toast — natural fabrics and gentle, lived-in silhouettes.

Luxury / designer

Totême — the natural step up; Scandi minimalism at its most refined.
Joseph — impeccable tailoring and trousers.
Max Mara — when you want to invest in the perfect coat.

Two left-field independents I genuinely rate

Skall Studio — a Danish slow-fashion label making beautiful, organic, timeless pieces with real soul.
Rodebjer — a Swedish independent with fluid tailoring and a proper point of view.

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Written by Ella Blake, Senior Fashion Stylist & Founder of Tellar.