Nour Hammour size guide: how the house fits, sizes and converts

The Nour Hammour size guide comes down to one rule: most of the Paris house’s clothing runs true to size, so take your normal size, but a third of the outerwear and knitwear is cut deliberately oversized and can be taken a size down. The house sizes on two ladders: letters XS to XL and French numerics FR 34 to 44. FR 36 equals a UK 8, a US 4 and a size S. Of the 102 Nour Hammour clothing styles on Coveti, 69 carry a true-to-size note, 32 are designed oversized and one is cut close.

• Nour Hammour cuts clothing in letters XS to XL and in French sizes FR 34 to 44, which the house equates to UK 6 to 16.
• FR 34 is a UK 6 and a US 2; FR 36 is a UK 8, a US 4 and a size S.
• 69 of the 102 clothing styles on Coveti say “True to size. Recommended to take your normal size.”
• 32 styles say “Designed for an oversized fit. Size down for a closer fit.” Most sit in shearling coats, leather jackets and knitwear.
• All 20 Nour Hammour skirts on Coveti run true to size.
• The models in the campaign images stand 175cm to 180cm and wear a size S, which is a UK 8.
• Gloves come in S, M and L; belts come in XS to XL; scarves and bags are one size.

How does Nour Hammour sizing work?

Founded in Paris in 2013 by Nour Hammour and Erin Conry Webb, the Nour Hammour label is a French house, and its sizing follows French convention. Each style is cut on one of two ladders. Many shearling pieces and the softer leather shapes are sold in letters from XS to XL. Many tailored leather coats and skirts are sold in French numerics from FR 34 to FR 44. The product page tells you which ladder applies, along with the model’s height and the size she wears.

The two ladders map onto each other cleanly. The house equates FR 34 with XS, FR 36 with S and FR 38 with M. That continues up to FR 42 as XL and FR 44 as XXL.

Nour Hammour size conversion chart

Use this table to translate a French size into the system you shop in. UK sizes follow the house’s own conversion. US sizes are the UK size minus four, and Italian sizes are the French size plus four.

Some American retailers label the smallest size as US 00 rather than 0. Treat them as the same rung. The house cuts its numeric styles from FR 34 to FR 44, and its letter styles from XS to XL.

What do the three Nour Hammour fit notes mean?

Every Nour Hammour style carries one of three fit notes, and they tell you how the pattern was drafted.

“True to size. Recommended to take your normal size.”

This is the house default, on 69 of the 102 clothing styles on Coveti. Order the size you wear in other European designer brands. A UK 10 takes FR 38, and an M takes an M.

“Designed for an oversized fit. Size down for a closer fit.”

This appears on 32 styles. The volume is intentional: dropped shoulders, generous sleeves and swing backs are part of the design. Take your normal size for the look shown on the model. Go one size down if you prefer the piece to sit nearer the body.

“Designed for a close fit. Size up for a more relaxed fit.”

Only one style on Coveti carries this note, the Sofie in Noir Classique at $2,960. It is a cropped nappa jacket trimmed with shearling at the collar and cuffs, and it is meant to hug the body. Take one size up if you want room for a sweater underneath.

Does Nour Hammour run small, large, true to size?

Nour Hammour does not run small. Counting the fit note on every clothing style on Coveti gives a clear pattern by category.

The pattern is simple. Anything for the lower half runs true to size without exception. Tailored leather coats are almost all true to size. The long shearling coats lean oversized, and so does the knitwear. Leather jackets split, so you need to read the note on each one. Colourways of the same style can carry different notes on Coveti, so check the listing for the exact colour you are buying.

Oversized vs true to size: worked examples

Prices below are in USD as listed on Coveti.

Take the Pia in Ivory at $2,570 first. Its volume comes from a high funnel neck, dropped shoulders and gathered sleeves, with a low elasticated hem pulling it in at the hip. A UK 10 who wants the slouch should order an M. A UK 10 who wants it neater can take an S. Compare that with the Viret in Noir Classique at $1,530, a high-rise lambskin skirt with a foulard knot at the waist and an invisible back zip. There is no ease to play with there. That same UK 10 takes FR 38 and nothing else.

The shearling shows the same split. The Cortina in Greige Mink at $2,650 is a voluminous apres-ski bomber with elastic at the waist and cuffs. Sizing down keeps the volume from swamping a smaller frame. The Nina in Golden Tiger at $5,660 falls from draped shoulders into a generous swing shape, and it too is cut oversized. The Grace in Black Merinos at $3,920 is different. Its elongated line settles close to the body with a self-tie belt, and it runs true to size.

Using the model’s height and size as a reference

Every clothing listing names the model’s height and size. Across the Nour Hammour pieces on Coveti, the models stand between 175cm and 180cm. On the letter ladder they wear an S. On the French ladder they wear a UK 8, which is FR 36. The one exception is the Selly in Navy at $1,450, where a 179cm model wears a UK 6.

Use this to judge length rather than width. On a shorter frame, long coats and skirts will fall lower than they do on the model. Cropped jackets such as the Sofie are cut to sit just above the hip, so they hold their proportion better across heights.

How do Nour Hammour accessories fit?

Accessories follow their own simple rules, and all of the sized pieces run true to size.

• Gloves: sizes S, M and L. The Elbow Long Gloves in Black at $820 fit slim through the fingers. Take your usual glove size.
• Belts: sizes XS to XL, matched to your clothing letter. The Everyday Belt in Black at $570 is slim calfskin. It works through trouser loops and over denim alike.
• Hats: the beanies and the Bruno cloche are cut in two sizes, XS/S and M/L. Coveti lists the individual sizes XS to L. The Jace Cashmere Beanie in Black at $580 is a rib knit in cashmere. It sits close to the head with a turned cuff.
• Scarves, shawls and bags: one size. Shearling scarves and shawls carry the note “One size fits most.”

The full range is in the Nour Hammour accessories guide, and you can browse gloves and belts across every house on Coveti.

Should you size up to layer a coat over knitwear?

Usually not. The oversized coats and jackets already have room for a sweater, so take your normal size and keep the shape the designers intended. The Laurel in Garnet cardigan at $1,200 is itself oversized, with dropped shoulder seams and menswear volume. It is built to layer over shirts and fine knits.

True-to-size outerwear needs more thought. Many Nour Hammour jackets are lined in cupro and viscose with silk-lined sleeves, so a fine knit slides in without drag. The Hadley in Brown is unlined and sits comfortably over a fine knit. A chunky cardigan is a different matter under a tailored true-to-size coat. Try your usual size first with that knit on before deciding. If the shoulders feel tight, the next size up is the right exchange. For the outerwear itself, see the Nour Hammour leather jackets guide and the Nour Hammour shearling coats guide.

How to buy across sizes with Coveti returns

If you sit between two sizes on an oversized style, choose the smaller one for a neater line and the larger one for the full volume shown on the model. If you sit between two sizes on a true-to-size style, choose the larger one for outerwear and your measured size for skirts and trousers.

Coveti ships worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, which means you are the importer of record. Before ordering two sizes to compare, read the current terms on the Coveti returns page, which sets out how returns and exchanges work. Every piece is authentic. Once your size arrives, the leather and shearling care guide covers keeping it in shape.

Frequently asked questions

Does Nour Hammour run small?

No, Nour Hammour does not run small. Of the 102 clothing styles on Coveti, 69 are marked true to size and 32 are cut deliberately oversized. Only the Sofie jacket is designed for a close fit. On that style the house suggests sizing up.

What size is FR 38 in UK?

FR 38 is a UK 10 in Nour Hammour sizing. It is also a US 6, an IT 42 and a size M on the letter ladder. The house’s conversion runs FR 34 to 44 against UK 6 to 16.

Should I size down in Nour Hammour?

Size down only on styles marked “Designed for an oversized fit.” That note appears mostly on shearling coats, knitwear and some leather jackets. On everything marked true to size, including every skirt, take your normal size.

Is Nour Hammour true to size?

Most Nour Hammour clothing is true to size, about two thirds of the styles on Coveti. Skirts, trousers and tailored leather coats are the most reliable. Always check the fit note on the individual listing, because some jackets are cut oversized.

How do Nour Hammour gloves fit?

Nour Hammour gloves come in S, M and L and run true to size. They fit slim through the fingers, so take your usual glove size. Linings vary by style, so check the listing.

What size does the Nour Hammour model wear?

The models on Nour Hammour listings stand 175cm to 180cm and usually wear a size S, which is a UK 8 and FR 36. One skirt, the Selly, is shown on a 179cm model wearing a UK 6. Use the model’s height mainly to judge where a hem will fall on you.

What size Nour Hammour belt should I buy?

Nour Hammour belts are cut in XS to XL and run true to size. Take the same letter you wear in clothing. The Everyday, Dion and Eden belts all follow this ladder.

Can I return a Nour Hammour piece that does not fit?

Returns on Nour Hammour pieces bought from Coveti follow Coveti’s standard returns terms. The current conditions are set out at coveti.com/returns101. Read them before ordering more than one size.

For the house’s story and the full range in every size, visit the Nour Hammour brand page on Coveti, and read who Nour Hammour is for the background to the label.