What Is Sizing Like at Taideux?

By Ella Blake — Senior Fashion Stylist & Founder | TellarAlways honest, unbiased & unsponsored

Taideux is a UK independent fashion brand designed entirely around the fuller bust figure — specifically women with cup sizes F through to K — offering sizes from UK 8 to 22, with pieces engineered to fit proportionately across the bust, waist and hips where most mainstream brands completely fall short.

I'll be straight with you: I've been recommending Taideux to clients for a couple of years now, and it consistently comes up in conversations with women who've spent a lifetime sizing up just to fit their chest, then drowning in fabric everywhere else. If that's you — you already know the drill. You've probably got a rail of almost-outfits with shoulder seams halfway down your arms and a gaping neckline you've tried to pin shut with a brooch. We've all been there. Taideux specifically exists to solve that.

Understanding Taideux's Sizing System

Here's the first thing to know: Taideux doesn't use a standard UK size chart in the traditional sense. Instead, they use a dual-code system — for example, S1, M1, M2, L1, 2X, 3X — which reflects both your clothing size and your cup size range. It's not complicated once you get your head around it, but it does mean you can't just grab your usual size and go.

The golden rule with Taideux is this: use your actual body measurements, not the size you tell yourself you are. Every single product on their site has its own individual size chart, and I genuinely mean it when I say to check it. Unlike most brands where the charts are essentially decorative, here they actually matter because the bust allowance is adjusted per garment depending on the silhouette.

"I've had clients come back saying 'I'm usually a 12 but it came up small' — and almost every time, it turns out they measured with a bra on for one and without for another, or they didn't account for their cup size at all. Use your bra size as your starting point, not just your dress size."

Does Taideux Run True to Size?

Generally speaking, yes — Taideux runs true to size once you've used their measurement guide properly. That's actually quite remarkable for a brand targeting a demographic that's so routinely let down by inconsistent sizing elsewhere. The majority of customer reviews reflect this, with shoppers reporting that pieces fit well across the bust without gaping, digging in, or pulling at the shoulders.

That said, there are a few nuances worth knowing depending on the garment type:

Corset Tops & Bustiers

These are the hero pieces, and they're genuinely brilliant — structured boning, thick straps to conceal bra straps, and a ruched bustline that accommodates F–K cups properly.
If you're between sizes or particularly full in the bust, some customers find it worth going up one size — especially on boned corset styles where there's less stretch to give.
Taideux offer a free e-fitting service via their website if you're unsure. Use it. It's genuinely helpful and a nice touch for a brand at this price point.

Tops & Wrap Styles

These tend to have more forgiveness and generally come up true to size.
Wrap styles work particularly well for fuller busts — the adjustable tie means you can customise the fit around the chest without compromising on the waist.
Thick, quality straps on their cami styles are a real selling point. No more straps falling off the shoulder or digging in — something so many of us have just accepted as normal.

Dresses

The dresses are where Taideux really earns its stripes, in my opinion. They're designed with a proportionate bust allowance that means the rest of the dress actually fits — a genuinely radical concept for the industry.
Fit-and-flare and wrap dress silhouettes are particularly well-executed. If you have fuller hips alongside a fuller bust, their size charts account for this rather than defaulting to a brick-shaped block pattern.
Again — check the individual product size chart. Don't assume one dress will fit the same as another.

My Key Sizing Tips for Taideux

Measure with your bra on — the brand actually advises this for certain styles, particularly corset tops, as the bra affects how the garment sits against the body.
Prioritise your bust measurement — your cup size combined with your band size is your most important starting point on this site.
Use their live chat or e-fitting — they're responsive and will guide you to the right size rather than leaving you to guess.
Don't panic about the labelling — S1, M2, L1 etc. looks confusing but maps simply to your measurements. Just follow the chart per product.
If you're between sizes, size up on fitted boned styles — always better to have a little room than a corset that won't close.

Where Else to Shop for Fuller Bust Fashion

Taideux is genuinely wonderful for what it does, but it's a small independent brand with a relatively curated range. If you're building out a full wardrobe — or looking for everyday basics and occasion wear across different price points — here's where I'd point you:

High Street

Fuller bust shoppers, rejoice — some of the high street has actually been improving. Here are the brands worth your time:

M&S — Their bra-sized tops and dresses are some of the best on the high street. I mean it. If you haven't tried their DD+ range in a while, go back. The quality has genuinely improved, and the proportion on their structured blouses is excellent for bigger busts.
Phase Eight — Beautiful occasion and workwear with some forgiving silhouettes. Their wrap dresses and ruched bodice styles work really well for proportionate dressing. Look out for anything with an empire waist or structured bodice panel.
ASOS — Has a dedicated fuller bust section, plus stocks Taideux directly. It's worth filtering specifically — the broader range is enormous and frankly overwhelming, but the DD+ edit is a solid starting point.
Boden — Consistently underrated for fuller busts. Their fit-and-flare dresses and jersey wrap styles have proper room in the bodice, and the quality of fabric is miles above the price tag. One of my personal go-tos for clients who want something relaxed but polished.
White Stuff — Their relaxed, natural fabric pieces work well for larger busts because they don't pull or cling. Button-front shirts are a strong point here — properly finished buttonholes that actually stay closed. Revolutionary, honestly.
Whistles — For when you need something smart. Their structured tailoring and silk-blend blouses are cut with proper grown-up proportions. Not always explicitly fuller bust, but their more relaxed, wider-neck styles tend to accommodate well.
Anthropologie — Their dresses and tops often have adjustable necklines, wrap details, or volume in the bodice that lends itself well to fuller busts. Quality fabrics, and the kind of prints and textures that actually look intentional rather than compensatory.

Premium

Bravissimo — The premium destination for fuller busts in the UK. They cover F–K cups in clothing designed specifically for bigger-busted women, from workwear to occasionwear. Not cheap, but the fit is genuinely considered at every stage of design.
Me+Em — Beautifully structured pieces with a focus on quality fabrics. Their jersey and silk styles drape well and don't cling, which is everything when you've got a larger bust. A splurge, but worth it for core workwear pieces.
Reiss — Their tailoring in particular tends to have proper seaming through the bodice that accommodates curves. The structured blazer and shift dress styles have good proportions, and the quality justifies the price point.

Luxury / Designer

Roland Mouret — The gold standard for dressing fuller busts in luxury fashion. His structured bodice work and internal architecture mean his pieces actually support and celebrate a larger chest rather than apologising for it. An investment, but genuinely transformative.
Vivienne Westwood — British icon, and a designer who has always celebrated curves through structured corseting and dramatic draping. Her pieces are cut to create shape rather than to eliminate it.
Max Mara — For fuller bust dressing in a minimalist context, their relaxed tailoring and impeccable wool coats are exceptional. The volume is intentional, the quality is outstanding, and they don't try to fight your figure.

Independent Niche Picks

Pepperberry — Bravissimo's clothing arm, specifically engineered for women with a bigger bust than the rest of their body. The fit is extraordinary because it's genuinely designed around your bust-to-body ratio, not just scaled up. If you haven't come across them, this is your new obsession.
Wolf & Whistle — An independent British brand creating curve-friendly swimwear and occasionwear with a fun, unapologetically feminine aesthetic. Their swimwear in particular is brilliant for fuller busts — underwired, properly supportive, and genuinely stylish.

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