What Is Sizing Like at The Row?

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

The Row runs large — often deliberately so — particularly in coats, knitwear and trousers, where the brand's signature fluid, oversized silhouettes are entirely by design. However, the golden rule here is that it depends enormously on the garment, so knowing your way around the brand's sizing nuances before spending four figures on a coat is absolutely worth five minutes of your time.

I'll be honest — the first time I tried The Row in a boutique, I picked up my usual size in a wide-leg trouser and nearly walked out looking like I was wearing a parachute. The second piece I tried, a slim cashmere vest, was completely the opposite — snug across the shoulders and not at all the forgiving luxury experience I'd expected. That's The Row in a nutshell: extraordinary quality, but sizing that rewards a little homework.

First, a Bit About the Brand

Founded in 2006 by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, The Row is one of those rare labels that has genuinely earned its cult status. What began as a search for the perfect T-shirt has evolved into one of the most respected luxury houses in fashion — stocked by Net-a-Porter, Matches, and the brand's own boutiques in New York and Los Angeles. The aesthetic is quiet, considered and deeply anti-trend: heavyweight cashmere, impeccable silk, butter-soft leather, and silhouettes that have more in common with fine art than fast fashion. Vogue has called it "the dictionary definition of understated luxury," and honestly, that's exactly right.

The brand uses standard US sizing (0–14), with most pieces also available in XS–XL. Shoes are in Italian/EU sizing. If you're shopping from the UK, the conversion table below is your starting point — but read the garment-by-garment breakdown before you make any decisions.

The Row Size Conversion Chart

UK SizeUS SizeEU SizeBust (cm)Waist (cm)Hip (cm)60 / XS3478–8060–6285–8782 / XS–S3681–8463–6688–91104 / S3885–8967–7192–96126 / M4090–9472–7697–101148 / M–L4295–9977–81102–1061610 / L44100–10582–87107–1121812 / XL46106–11088–93113–117

For shoes, The Row uses Italian sizing. A UK 5 is typically a EU 38, UK 6 is EU 39, UK 7 is EU 40, and UK 8 is EU 41. More on footwear below.

Sizing By Garment — What You Actually Need to Know

This is the section to bookmark. The Row is one of those brands where the word "large" can mean something completely different depending on whether you're looking at a cocoon coat or a tailored leather trouser.

Coats & outerwear: These are very generously cut — cocoon shapes, dropped shoulders, and sweeping lengths are all core to the aesthetic. If you're between sizes, size down. If you buy your usual size expecting it to simply skim your body, it likely won't. That's not a flaw, it's intentional — but worth knowing.
Knitwear (cashmere, wool & blends): Relaxed by design. True to size will give you the intended drape and weight that makes The Row knitwear so distinctive. Size down if you prefer a neater silhouette — though personally, I think fighting the oversized intention slightly misses the point.
Trousers: Often wide-legged and high-waisted, with a generous cut through the leg. True to size works for most, but expect a voluminous, fluid fit rather than a tailored one. If you're petite or prefer a cleaner line, sizing down is worth considering.
Tailored pieces (suiting, structured blazers, leather trousers): These run much closer to a standard fit — and leather styles in particular can feel snug. If you're between sizes, size up here.
Dresses: Very style-dependent. Fluid silk or jersey dresses are generously cut; structured shift styles or more tailored silhouettes sit closer to size. Always check the product description for cut notes.
Tops & blouses: Relaxed through the body. True to size unless you want a closer fit, in which case size down by one.
Shoes: Italian sizing, and generally true to size in most styles. Leather slip-ons, flats and mules can run narrow — so if you have a wider foot, consider sizing up half a size. Boots tend to be slightly more forgiving.

My Honest Sizing Verdict

The Row is a brand that rewards knowing your measurements over relying on your standard label size. Because so many pieces are intentionally oversized, going purely on instinct — or just ordering your usual size — can leave you either swimming in fabric or, in the case of more structured pieces, caught out entirely.

My practical advice: check the fabric and silhouette description on every piece. If it says "relaxed," "oversized," or "fluid" — trust that entirely, and don't size up. If it mentions structure, tailoring or leather — go true to size, or even size up if you're between. And if you're petite (under 5'5"), be particularly cautious with coats and wide trousers, as the proportions can overwhelm a smaller frame quite dramatically.

For what it's worth, the cashmere and silk pieces are so magnificent that once you get the sizing right, you'll be absolutely lost. There's a reason women buy The Row knitwear in multiple colours.

The Row Aesthetic — What to Wear It With

The Row's world is tonal dressing, exceptional fabric, and an edit-rather-than-add approach to getting dressed. Think wide-leg trousers with a cashmere vest, a silk blouse tucked into tailored trousers, or a sweeping coat over minimal separates. It's a wardrobe built on restraint — which makes every piece feel quietly powerful. The brand pairs beautifully with other considered labels: Toteme, Lemaire, Loro Piana, or Khaite. On the accessories front, lean into subtle gold jewellery, minimal bags, and clean leather shoes. Nothing logo-heavy, nothing fussy.

Brands to Shop If You Love The Row's Aesthetic

The Row's price tags are significant (a cashmere jumper starts at around £700, a coat considerably more). Here's where to get a similar feeling at every budget:

High Street Picks:

COS — The closest thing to The Row on the high street. Architectural shapes, considered fabrics, and a tonal minimal aesthetic. Their knitwear and tailoring are genuinely impressive for the price.
Massimo Dutti — Elevated high street with real attention to fabric and finish. Their coats and tailored trousers are consistently well reviewed and sit in a similar visual world to The Row.
Jigsaw — A long-standing British favourite for quiet, wearable elegance. Their cashmere blends and trench coats are perennial bestsellers for good reason.
Reiss — If you want The Row's tailored energy at a fraction of the cost, Reiss delivers. Their blazers and wide-leg trousers are reliable, well-cut and very wearable.
Hush — Underrated and beautifully edited. Known for its relaxed, considered pieces that feel elevated without trying too hard — knitwear and silk-feel blouses in particular.
Whistles — A consistently reliable choice for elevated British basics. Particularly good for trousers, silk blouses, and minimal outerwear that echoes The Row's restraint.
Me&Em — One of the best contemporary British brands for quality separates. Their cashmere, tailoring and wide-leg trousers all earn excellent reviews and reward investment dressing.

Premium Picks:

Max Mara — The Italian house of exceptional coats and cashmere. If there's one premium brand that shares The Row's devotion to outerwear, it's Max Mara. The 101801 coat is practically a wardrobe institution.
Claudie Pierlot — French, polished, and quietly confident. A premium alternative for those who love The Row's tailored pieces but want something slightly more accessible in price and sizing.

Independent Finds:

Toteme — The Swedish label that's arguably the closest spiritual sibling to The Row. Tonal, fluid, and built on exceptional fabric, Toteme has earned its own devoted following and represents brilliant value relative to ultra-luxury. Their scarf coats and wide trousers are iconic.
Nili Lotan — A New York-based label founded by Israeli-born designer Nili Lotan, who worked for Ralph Lauren before striking out on her own. Her pieces — fluid trousers, relaxed shirts, cashmere — carry the same quiet authority as The Row, often at a lower price point. A genuinely brilliant find.

Not Sure of Your Size in The Row?

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