What Is Sizing Like at Sosander?

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

Sosander sizing is true to size for UK sizing — in most cases you can order your usual UK size with confidence, though their outerwear and coats are cut with enough room to layer comfortably underneath, which is genuinely one of the things I love about them.

Sosander came onto my radar a few years ago when a client asked me to help her find a coat that didn't look frumpy but also wouldn't bankrupt her. We'd exhausted the usual suspects — Next, John Lewis, the M&S outerwear floor — and nothing was quite landing. Then we stumbled across Sosander online and, honestly, I was immediately impressed. Proper coat shapes, interesting colours, and the kind of quality that punches above the price point. She ordered her usual size 14 and it fitted beautifully straight off. Since then I've recommended them regularly to clients who want polished, practical style without the designer price tag.

About Sosander

Sosander is a Scandinavian-inspired womenswear brand that launched in the UK and has built a loyal following for its coats, knitwear, and relaxed separates. The brand sits in a pleasingly sensible sweet spot — smarter than the bargain end of the high street, but without the eye-watering prices of premium or designer. Their aesthetic leans into clean lines, wearable palettes, and unfussy elegance. Think classic outerwear with a modern Nordic edge rather than anything too trend-led. If you're a fan of White Stuff or Boden but want something a little more grown-up in its approach, Sosander is very much worth your time.

Sosander Size Guide

Sosander sizes in UK sizing, which makes life a lot simpler than navigating Italian or French size charts. Here's a general guide to measurements:

UK SizeEU SizeUS SizeBust (cm)Waist (cm)Hips (cm)83648264891038686689312408907297144210947610116441298801051846141028410920481610688113

Top tip: For coats and jackets, Sosander generally builds in a little extra room through the body so you can layer a chunky knit underneath without feeling squeezed. Stick to your true size — only go up if you're very broad across the shoulders.

How Do Different Sosander Garments Fit?

The brand spans outerwear, knitwear, and casual separates, so it's worth knowing how each category tends to fit:

Coats & Jackets: This is where Sosander really shines, and the fit is excellent. Cut with a relaxed, slightly boxy silhouette that works across body shapes. True to size, with good room for layering. Their longer coats in particular are very flattering — they hit at just the right length.
Knitwear & Jumpers: Generally a relaxed, easy fit rather than close to the body. True to size, and some styles run deliberately oversized — always check the product description. These are cosy, wearable knits rather than slim-fit styles.
Tops & Blouses: True to size with a slightly relaxed cut. Nothing too tight or clingy — the brand's DNA is comfortable elegance rather than body-conscious dressing.
Trousers & Jeans: Sosander offers a range of casual trousers and straight-leg styles. These tend to be true to size but can run slightly long in the leg — worth checking if you're petite.
Dresses: Usually true to size with an easy, unfussy fit. Their occasionwear pieces lean more fitted, so if you're between sizes go up for comfort.

Who Does Sosander Work Best For?

In my experience, Sosander works particularly well for women who want polished, practical dressing without wrestling with their wardrobe every morning. The silhouettes are universally flattering — relaxed enough not to cling, but structured enough to look intentional. The brand's inclusive size range (typically 8–20) is also genuinely helpful, and they cut their clothes to look good at every size rather than simply scaling up a sample.

If you're apple-shaped, their longer coats and A-line styles are brilliant. Pear shapes will appreciate the slightly roomy tops and straight-leg trouser options that balance proportions nicely. Petites may want to check hemlines carefully, but the brand's more casual, cropped pieces work really well.

My Sosander Styling Tips

Their wool-blend coats are the hero pieces — invest in a classic camel, navy or deep green and it'll carry you through multiple seasons with ease.
Layer their fine-knit jumpers under a Sosander longline coat with straight-leg jeans and ankle boots for a very easy, very chic winter look.
Their colour palette tends toward muted, wearable tones — sage, rust, oatmeal, berry — which means almost everything mixes well with what you already own.
Don't overlook their knitwear as a core wardrobe staple. A Sosander fine-gauge roll-neck under a blazer is one of the easiest smart-casual solutions going.

Similar Brands Worth Knowing — High Street

If you love what Sosander does but want to explore similar brands at comparable or slightly lower price points, these are my picks — chosen specifically for their outerwear and relaxed-elegant womenswear:

White Stuff — Perhaps the closest in spirit to Sosander on the British high street. Relaxed, colourful, quality-focused womenswear with a strong knitwear and outerwear offering. Great for easygoing, personality-led dressing.
Boden — Dependable British brand with a very similar customer in mind. Particularly good for printed dresses, knitwear, and coats with a cheerful edge. Sizing is consistent and reliable.
Fat Face — Excellent for casual outerwear, knitwear, and weekend wardrobe staples. Relaxed fit, good quality, and a palette that sits well alongside Sosander pieces. Particularly strong on fleeces and padded coats.
Seasalt Cornwall — A brand I recommend constantly for that same brand of unfussy, well-made British casual dressing. Their coats and knitwear are particularly good, and the fit is generous and easy to wear.
Phase Eight — Worth considering if you want to push slightly smarter with the same overall aesthetic. Their occasionwear and outerwear is reliably well-cut and flattering across sizes.
Hobbs — A more polished, tailored take on the same grown-up, elegant woman. Excellent quality coats and blazers if you want to step up the formality a notch from Sosander's more relaxed offering.
Joules — Great for colourful, personality-driven outerwear and knitwear. Their waxed jackets and padded coats are particularly popular and well-reviewed. A reliable high street pick for practical elegance.
Mint Velvet — For a more trend-conscious take on the same relaxed-but-refined sensibility. Their knitwear and coat edits are consistently strong, and they're brilliant at making easy pieces feel elevated.

Two Independent Brands to Discover

Beaumont Organic — A quietly brilliant British sustainable brand making beautifully simple, ethically produced womenswear. Their organic cotton and linen pieces have a Sosander-esque unfussiness to them, but with a smaller, more considered edit. Well worth bookmarking if you care about sustainability as much as style.
Thought Clothing — A UK-based label with a loyal following among women who want comfortable, considered dressing in natural fibres. Their bamboo, hemp, and organic cotton pieces are exceptionally well made, and the relaxed, easy silhouettes sit right in the same wheelhouse as Sosander. A brilliant discovery if you haven't come across them yet.

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