How a garment becomes a verdict
Every fit review follows the same four steps.
- Read the brand's size chart. Bust, waist, hip, rise, inseam and length, in centimetres and inches, for every size range the brand offers.
- Check the garment's own measurements. Where a brand publishes product measurements or fit notes, we compare them with its chart, including petite, tall and plus lines.
- Cross-check independent coverage. Every sizing call draws on at least two sources, including independent editorial reviews where they exist. We do not claim hands-on try-on testing we have not done.
- Convert and decide. We give US, UK and EU equivalents and one plain call: size up, true to size or size down, with the reasons behind it.
Size conversions
Our conversion tables are starting points built from widely used high-street conventions. Brands vary, so every review states which chart and which measurements it used, and we always recommend checking the retailer's own chart before ordering.
Independence
- Verdicts are written before any affiliate link is added.
- Brands cannot pay for coverage, placement or a verdict, and they do not review our articles before publication.
- If we receive a sample, we say so, and it does not change how the piece is measured or judged.
Corrections and updates
Brands change patterns and size charts. When a chart, cut or price changes in a way that affects a verdict, we update the article and its date. If you spot an error, tell us through the contact page and we will re-check it.