Zara sizing?

[bushymcbush]

I bought a Zara coat in a charity shop yesterday. It's a size XL but it is a teeny bit tight on my bust when buttoned up. I'm a size 16. Is that normal? A bit at being XL!

[Annianni]

Zara sizing is completely bonkers, just ignore what the label says.

[yellowsubmarine53]

Agree that Zara sizing is a bit random, but definitely smaller than most shops.

A medium there is about a 12, large a 14, so yes in the world of the glamorous, young and Spanish, XL may well be about a 16.

In contrast, a 16 at Monsoon would probably be roomy enough to cover you, your extended family and dog.

[Aquelven]

It's just to depress you!

Couple of years ago on a rare trip to nearest city, I ventured into a Zara store for the first time. Not a clue about the S to XL sizing, being size 14 thought might be a M, went to ask a shop assistant who was standing about, twiddling her thumbs looking superior.
She drew herself up to her full height, about a foot more than mine, & boomed out to all the shop, " that will be an Extra LARGE madam".
Legged it to M&S next door.

[notyummy]

Yep. European sizing, which sadly exposes the fact that on average we Brits are considerably larger than them.

[FerryGirl]

Ah yes, Zara sizing! I am a 10 /12 buy in Zara often have to buy a large! I just ignore the label!

[Beaverfeaver]

I am size 12 and went there for a studded leather blazer which I had fallen in love with.

Couldn't get the large done up though!

So I didn't buy it (there were no xl to try on)

[Corygal]

Comes up teeeeeny imo except the trouser lengths which go on for miles.

Zara armpits are as wide as drinking straws. Bear in mind in Spain the chain targets teenagers.