Is Shona Joy True to Size? A Fit Guide

Sizing is the question that holds most people back from buying online, so here is the plain answer for Shona Joy, drawn from the fit notes the house publishes on each style.

The short answer

Shona Joy is generally cut true to an Australian size. Most people take their usual size. The silhouettes are fluid and feminine, and the satin slips and slinky jersey pieces are designed to skim rather than cling, which gives a little forgiveness through the body.

Australian to UK, US, and EU

Australian women’s sizing aligns closely with UK sizing, so an AU 10 reads as roughly a UK 10. For US, subtract four, an AU 8 is about a US 4. For EU, add twenty-eight, an AU 8 is about an EU 36. Shona Joy’s studio models typically wear an AU 6 to AU 8, which is a useful reference point on each product page.

How the fabrics fit

Slinky jersey has stretch and falls close to the body. Most of the satins are non-stretch woven fabrics, so they rely on the cut for ease. Lace and structured styles hold their shape more firmly. The fit notes on each dress tell you how a style is cut, from fitted to relaxed to oversized, so read those before you choose. When a piece is described as fitted, take your usual size; when it is oversized, you may prefer to size down.

If you are between sizes

Because the fabrics skim, sizing up rarely loses the line, so when in doubt, the larger size is the safer call for comfort. Each product page carries a size guide that converts Australian sizes to UK, US, Italian, French and German sizing, plus the model’s height and size, worth a look before you commit. For dressing a group, our bridesmaid dresses guide covers ordering for the wedding party.

Then style it

With fit sorted, see how to style Shona Joy, read our edit of the best Shona Joy dresses, and browse designer dresses at Coveti.

Frequently asked questions

Is Shona Joy true to size?

Yes. Shona Joy is generally cut true to an Australian size, with fluid, feminine silhouettes. Satin slips and slinky jersey pieces skim rather than cling, so most people take their usual size.

What is an Australian size in UK sizing?

Australian women’s sizing aligns closely with UK sizing, so an AU 10 is roughly a UK 10. For US, subtract four (AU 8 is about a US 4), and for EU, add twenty-eight (AU 8 is about an EU 36).

Does Shona Joy slinky jersey run small?

No. The slinky jersey has stretch and is designed to skim the body, so it does not run small. If you prefer a looser line over the hip, size up; for a closer fit, take your usual size.

How do I choose a size for bridesmaids?

Order your usual Australian size and allow lead time to exchange if anyone is between sizes. Because the fabrics skim, a single size up rarely loses the look, which helps when dressing a group.