The short answer: Dôen does not run small across the board. How a piece fits depends on its cut and its fabric. This guide explains the sizes Dôen makes, how they convert to UK sizing and which styles leave room to manoeuvre. It applies to every piece in the Dôen collection at Coveti, and you can browse all designer dresses with the same rules in mind. If you are choosing your first dress, pair this with our Dôen dress guide.
The sizes Dôen makes
Most Dôen clothing is made in letter sizes. Across the 542 Dôen styles in our first delivery:
- XXS to XXL covers 325 styles, the majority.
- XS to XL covers another 179, mostly silk and lace pieces.
- US numeric sizes 0 to 14 are used for 16 tailored styles, such as trousers and jackets.
- Waist sizes in inches, 23 to 34, are used for Dôen denim.
Dôen to UK size conversion
Use this as a starting point. It is how Coveti maps Dôen’s sizes onto UK sizing.
| Dôen letter | Dôen US numeric | Approximate UK |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0 | UK 4 |
| XS | 2 | UK 6 |
| S | 4 | UK 8 |
| M | 6 to 8 | UK 10 to 12 |
| L | 10 | UK 14 |
| XL | 12 | UK 16 |
| XXL | 14 | UK 18 |
Styles with give: smocked, elastic and tie-waist
A smocked bodice stretches. So does an elasticated waist, and a self tie adjusts. These styles are the most forgiving, and if you are between sizes you can usually take the smaller. The Ischia Dress in Salt, the Quinelle Dress in Black and the Safia Dress in Deep Ruby are good examples. Dôen flags some of these on the product page with a fit note such as “elasticized bodice”.
Styles with less give: fitted, zipped, non-stretch
Crisp organic cotton poplin, ramie and silk twill do not stretch. When a style is fitted through the bodice and closes with a side zip, take your true size, and if you are between sizes and have a fuller bust, size up. Dôen marks many of these with the fit note “side zip closure”.
Loose and popover styles
Blouses and popover dresses are cut with ease. Many shoppers like them in their usual size, others size down for a neater line. The Henri Top in Salt and other voile blouses fall into this group. See the Dôen tops guide for more.
Knitwear and denim
Dôen knitwear is generally relaxed, especially cardigans worn open. Denim is sized by waist in inches, so measure a pair of jeans you already own across the waistband and double it. Our knitwear guide covers the sweaters and cardigans.
Use the model information
Every Dôen product page at Coveti tells you the model’s height and the size she wears, for example “5’9 (175cm) and wears a size S”. Most Dôen models are between 5’8 and 5’11 and wear XS and S. If you are shorter, expect midi lengths to fall lower on you, and maxi styles to reach the floor.
Easy-fit Dôen styles
Every piece below is in stock at Coveti now, authenticated and shipped worldwide. See the full Dôen collection for every colourway.
- Dôen Ischia Dress in Noir Dot, 650 US dollars. Dôen makes the Ischia Dress in organic cotton voile: an easy dress with a scoop neckline and double-puffed sleeves.
- Dôen Riona Dress in Crème Windswept Meadow, 480 US dollars. Cut in organic cotton voile, the Riona Dress is a fitted dress with a sleeveless cut.
- Dôen Rhodia Dress in Narcissus Bloom, 500 US dollars. Dôen makes the Rhodia Dress in organic cotton voile: an A-line dress with a high neck and short sleeves.
- Dôen Sirona Dress in Narcissus Bloom, 540 US dollars. Dôen makes the Sirona Dress in organic cotton voile: a soft dress with a square neckline and cap sleeves.
- Dôen Begonia Dress in Valmont Plaid, 540 US dollars. Dôen makes the Begonia Dress in organic cotton voile: a bias-cut dress with a V-neckline.
- Dôen Quinelle Dress in Menorca Foulard, 540 US dollars. Dôen makes the Quinelle Dress in organic cotton voile: an A-line dress with a scoop neckline and cap sleeves.
- Dôen Emmaretta Dress in Blue Garden Bloom, 590 US dollars. Organic cotton voile gives the Emmaretta Dress its ease.
- Dôen Nessie Dress in Salt, 540 US dollars. The Nessie Dress is a popover dress in organic cotton poplin, cut with a scoop neckline.
- Dôen Daphne Dress in Salt, 540 US dollars. Cut in organic cotton poplin, the Daphne Dress is an A-line dress with puffed sleeves.
- Dôen Sorina Dress in Petit Posy Calico, 690 US dollars. The Sorina Dress is a soft dress in organic cotton voile, cut with a V-neckline.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dôen run small?
Not across the board. Smocked and tie-waist styles have give, fitted non-stretch styles with a zip are less forgiving, and loose blouses can run generous.
Should I size up and down in Dôen?
Size down in smocked and elastic styles if you are between sizes. Size up in fitted, zipped styles made from non-stretch fabric.
What is a Dôen size M in UK sizes?
A Dôen M is roughly a UK 10 to 12.
What size does Dôen go up to?
Most Dôen styles go up to XXL, about a UK 18. Some silk and lace styles stop at XL.
Is Dôen denim true to size?
Dôen denim is sized by waist in inches from 23 to 34. Measure a pair of jeans that fits you well and choose the matching waist.
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