Adam Lippes Size Chart: US, UK, IT Conversions and Fit Guide

Adam Lippes sizing follows the US 00 to 14 scale, and Coveti’s read is that it fits true to size: a US 4 fits a 34 inch bust, 28 inch waist and 38 inch hip. To convert, add two to the US size for UK sizing, so a US 4 is a UK 8 and an IT 40. Knitwear comes in letter sizes from XXS to XXL instead.

Below: the full Adam Lippes size chart with body measurements in inches and centimetres, how knits and woven pieces differ, what the brand’s fit words mean in practice, and how to measure yourself.

Adam Lippes size chart

These are the brand’s body measurements, not garment measurements. Find the column that matches your body.

Up to US 6 the steps are one inch at bust, waist and hip. From US 6 upward they widen to 1.7 to 1.8 inches a size, so a misjudged size matters more at the top of the range.

Does Adam Lippes run true to size?

Yes. Coveti’s read is that Adam Lippes runs true to size, and the brand publishes no general instruction to size up and none to size down. Choose the size whose body measurements match yours. What changes from piece to piece is the intended shape, and the brand describes that clearly in its copy: a close, sleek fit; an airy, relaxed silhouette; a generous leg. Read those words as part of the size chart.

There is one written exception this season. The Reid turtleneck is cut with relaxed, oversized proportions, and the brand notes that a fitted look is achieved by sizing down. Take your usual size for the slouch it was designed with.

How to convert Adam Lippes sizes: US, UK, IT and FR

The quickest rule: UK equals US plus two. From there, IT runs in steps of two from 34, and FR/DE sits four below IT. So a US 2 is a UK 6, an IT 38 and an FR 34; a US 8 is a UK 12, an IT 44 and an FR 40.

On Coveti, woven pieces such as dresses, skirts, trousers and silk tops are listed on the UK ladder from 4 to 18, which covers US 0 to 14. If you know your US size, add two before you choose.

Knitwear vs woven pieces: how Adam Lippes sizes each

Adam Lippes knitwear is sold in letter sizes from XXS to XXL, and so is the double-face cashmere outerwear. Woven pieces use numeric sizes. The brand’s chart is published in numeric sizes only, so for knits go by the shape described on each product page and check the page for the size range. Two exceptions worth knowing: the Perrine shirt is woven cotton but comes in letter sizes, and the python jacquard Sarita skirt has an elasticated waist that gives some room.

How Adam Lippes fits by silhouette

Bias-cut skirts

The Tess skirt in silk charmeuse and the Tess in houndstooth are cut on the bias, which means the fabric runs diagonally and has natural give. They follow the hip and then flare from the knee. Choose by your hip measurement.

Tailored trousers

The Wyatt pant has a generous leg, so only the waist needs to be right. The Noam pant has a stovepipe leg in stretch silk-wool with 3% elastane; it is clean and straight, and the small stretch helps comfort without changing the line.

Evening dresses

The Sitara dress is described as a sleek silhouette with architectural volume, in stretch silk-wool. The Dominique dress has a fitted bodice. For both, measure your bust and waist; if they point to different sizes, take the larger one.

Easy dresses

The Stacey shirt dress has a self-fabric belt at the waist and a front slit that adds ease, and the Isolde dress is an A-line with a self-fabric belt. Belted shapes like these are the most forgiving in the collection.

Outerwear

The Daia coat is floor-length and worn wrapped, so length is the thing to check. The Hesper cape drapes over the shoulders and is the easiest piece in the collection to size.

How to measure yourself for Adam Lippes

1. Bust: measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape level across your back.
2. Waist: measure around your natural waist, the narrowest point of your torso.
3. Hip: stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips.
4. Compare: match each number to the chart above. If they fall in different columns, size by the measurement that matters for the piece: hip for the Tess skirt, bust for a fitted bodice, waist for the Wyatt pant.

Wear thin underwear and keep the tape snug but not tight. Measure twice.

Adam Lippes sizing compared with peers

Adam Lippes uses a standard US numeric scale, which makes it easy to cross-shop with other American houses such as Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera. Always check each brand’s own chart, because body measurements per size are not identical across labels. For outfit ideas once you know your size, read how to style Adam Lippes; for choosing pieces, our guides to Adam Lippes cashmere and Adam Lippes dresses will help you choose pieces.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Adam Lippes run true to size?

Yes. Coveti finds that Adam Lippes runs true to size, and the brand gives no general instruction to size up and none to size down. Choose the size whose bust, waist and hip measurements match yours on the brand chart. The one written exception is the Reid turtleneck, an oversized shape, where the brand says sizing down gives a fitted look.

What is a US 4 in Adam Lippes in UK size?

A US 4 in Adam Lippes is a UK 8. The rule across the whole chart is to add two to the US size for UK sizing. A US 4 is also an IT 40, an FR/DE 36 and a JP 7, and it fits a 34 inch bust, a 28 inch waist and a 38 inch hip.

How do Adam Lippes knits fit?

Adam Lippes knits come in letter sizes from XXS to XXL, and each has its own intended shape. The Didion is a close, sleek crew, the Marilyn a close heritage V-neck, the Eve a fitted turtleneck and the Ava a cropped, relaxed shell. The Reid is oversized. Take your usual size and let the described shape guide you.

What sizes does Adam Lippes come in?

The Adam Lippes size chart runs from US 00 to US 14, which is UK 2 to UK 18 and IT 34 to IT 50. On Coveti, woven pieces are listed from UK 4 to UK 18, covering US 0 to US 14. Knitwear and double-face cashmere outerwear come in letter sizes from XXS to XXL.

Should I size up in Adam Lippes dresses?

No general size-up rule applies. Choose your size from the brand chart using your bust, waist and hip measurements. For close shapes such as the Dominique, with its fitted bodice, measure bust and waist and take the larger size if they differ. Belted shapes such as the Stacey shirt dress and Isolde dress are more forgiving.

How do I measure for the Adam Lippes size chart?

Measure your bust at its fullest point with the tape level across your back, your waist at the narrowest point of your torso, and your hips at their fullest with your feet together. Compare each number with the brand chart. If they fall in different sizes, size by the measurement that matters most for the piece you are buying.

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