Acne Studios Size Guide

Getting the fit right matters more with Acne Studios than with most brands. The label is known for a particular kind of proportion - slightly relaxed shoulders, longer hems, denim cut to sit a specific way - and a piece that fits one body beautifully can read completely differently on another. This guide walks you through how to measure yourself, what each size actually translates to, and how individual categories tend to run, so you can order once and keep it.

A quick note before the charts: treat these numbers as a starting point, not gospel. Acne Studios designs across collections, and a boxy wool coat from one season won't follow the same logic as a fitted ribbed top. Always cross-check the measurements listed on the individual product page when they're available - that's where the most accurate, garment-specific information lives.

How to Measure Yourself?

You only need a soft measuring tape and about five minutes. Wear thin clothing or just your underwear, stand naturally, and keep the tape snug but not pulling into your skin. If you can, ask someone to help - self-measuring around the back tends to come out tighter than reality.

Chest / Bust - Run the tape around the fullest part, keeping it level across your back and under your arms.

Waist - Measure around the narrowest point of your torso, usually just above the belly button. Don't suck in.

Hips - Wrap the tape around the widest part of your seat, feet together.

Inseam - Measure from the top of your inner thigh straight down to where you want the hem to fall. A pair of trousers you already love is the easiest reference.

Shoulder - From the seam at one shoulder edge across to the other, straight across the back.

If a measurement lands between two sizes, your call comes down to how you like things to sit. Prefer a closer fit, size down. Want room to layer or a looser drape, size up.

A Word on How Acne Studios Fits

Across the board, Acne Studios tends to run true to size with a lean toward generous, draped silhouettes rather than tight, body-hugging ones. Knitwear and sweatshirts often have a deliberately oversized cut. Outerwear is built with layering in mind. Denim is the exception worth studying closely - the brand's jeans come in named fits that behave quite differently from one another, which is covered in detail further down.

If you're new to the label and unsure, the safest default for tops and outerwear is to take your usual size. For anything fitted or cropped, read the product notes carefully.

Women's Ready-to-Wear

Acne Studios women's clothing is offered in both letter sizes and European numeric sizing. The chart below maps the two together with body measurements in centimetres.

Size	EU	UK	US	Bust (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hips (cm)
XXS	32	4	0	78–80	60–62	84–86
XS	34	6	2	82–84	64–66	88–90
S	36	8	4	86–88	68–70	92–94
M	38	10	6	90–92	72–74	96–98
L	40	12	8	94–96	76–78	100–102
XL	42	14	10	98–100	80–82	104–106

Fit notes: Tops and shirting are often cut with a relaxed shoulder, so if you're between sizes and want a sharper line, sizing down usually works. Dresses and skirts follow the hip measurement most closely - choose by hips if your top and bottom halves differ.

Men's Ready-to-Wear

Men's pieces run in standard letter sizing, with chest measurement being the most reliable anchor for shirts, tees, and tailoring.

Size	EU	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)	Neck (cm)
XS	44	86–90	72–76	37–38
S	46	90–96	76–82	38–39
M	48	96–102	82–88	39–40
L	50	102–108	88–94	41–42
XL	52	108–114	94–100	43–44
XXL	54	114–120	100–106	45–46

Fit notes: T-shirts and sweatshirts skew roomy and slightly boxy. Shirting is closer to a regular fit. Suiting and tailored jackets are best chosen on chest measurement, with the option to size up if you carry width in the shoulders or plan to wear them over knitwear.

Denim (Women's and Men's)

This is where Acne Studios earns its reputation, and where you should slow down. Jeans are labelled by waist measurement in inches and grouped into named fits, each with its own personality. The number on the label refers to the natural waist, not your trouser size.

Reading the waist label

Label (in)	Waist (cm)	Typical equivalent
24	60–62	XXS
25	63–65	XS
26	66–68	XS–S
27	69–71	S
28	71–73	S–M
29	73–75	M
30	76–78	M
31	78–80	M–L
32	81–83	L
33	84–86	L–XL
34	86–88	XL
36	91–93	XXL

Choosing by fit

Skinny / slim fits sit closest to the body and often relax half a size after a few wears, especially in stretch fabrics. If you're between sizes, the smaller waist is usually the better long-term choice.

Straight and regular fits are the most predictable - order your true waist measurement and expect a clean, vertical line through the leg.

Relaxed, loose, and wide-leg fits are cut generously by design. Take your true waist rather than sizing down to chase room; the volume is meant to be there.

Length is offered in standard inseams (commonly 32" and 34" on many styles). Tall wearers should confirm the available inseam on the product page, since not every fit comes in every length. Rigid, non-stretch denim will not give the way stretch denim does, so factor that into a between-sizes decision.

Knitwear

Acne Studios knitwear, including its well-known chunky and ribbed pieces, generally follows the ready-to-wear charts above but is often designed with extra ease. Many sweaters and cardigans are intentionally oversized.

If you want the relaxed, slouchy look the brand is known for, take your usual size. If you prefer knitwear to sit closer to the body, consider going down one size - particularly with looser gauge and dropped-shoulder styles. Ribbed and fine-gauge knits have more stretch and recovery, so they're more forgiving across sizes.

Outerwear

Coats and jackets are built to be worn over other layers, so the cut already accounts for a sweater or two underneath. Use the chest and bust measurements from the ready-to-wear charts as your guide.

Take your normal size if you wear outerwear over light layers. If you live in a cold climate and routinely layer heavy knits, sizing up one step gives you the room without straining the shoulders or sleeves. Structured wool coats run truer than padded or quilted styles, which tend to have more built-in volume.

Footwear

Acne Studios shoes are sized in European measurements. The conversions below cover the most common range, but width and last shape vary between sneakers, boots, and loafers, so check individual notes where the brand provides them.

Women's footwear

EU	UK	US
35	2	5
36	3	6
37	4	7
38	5	8
39	6	9
40	7	10
41	8	11
42	9	12

Men's footwear

EU	UK	US
39	5	6
40	6	7
41	7	8
42	8	9
43	9	10
44	10	11
45	11	12
46	12	13

Fit notes: Sneakers and trainers tend to fit true to size. Leather boots can feel snug initially and ease as the leather softens. If you fall between sizes or have a wider foot, the larger size is the more comfortable bet, especially in closed styles you'll wear with socks.

Accessories

Belts

Belts are typically sized by length in centimetres or in S/M/L. To find your size, measure an existing belt from the buckle's prong to the hole you currently use, or add roughly 5 cm to your trouser waist measurement.

Size	Length (cm)	Waist range (in)
S	80	28–30
M	90	31–33
L	100	34–36
XL	110	37–39

Hats and beanies

Most beanies and knit caps are one size with natural stretch and fit the majority of head circumferences (roughly 54–60 cm). Structured caps and hats with fixed sizing list a head circumference - measure around your head just above the ears and across the mid-forehead.

Gloves

Gloves are sized by hand. Measure around your dominant hand at the widest point, just below the knuckles, excluding the thumb.

Size	Hand circumference (cm)
S	18–19
M	20–21
L	22–23
XL	24–25

Scarves and bags

Scarves and bags don't carry sizing - they're listed by dimensions instead. For bags, check the listed height, width, and depth against something you already own to judge capacity. The brand's scarves come in fixed lengths and widths noted on each product page.

Quick International Conversion Reference

For clothing, here's the at-a-glance version so you don't have to scroll:

Women's: XXS = EU 32 / UK 4 / US 0 · XS = 34 / 6 / 2 · S = 36 / 8 / 4 · M = 38 / 10 / 6 · L = 40 / 12 / 8 · XL = 42 / 14 / 10

Men's: XS = EU 44 · S = 46 · M = 48 · L = 50 · XL = 52 · XXL = 54

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Acne Studios run true to size? For most ready-to-wear, yes. Tops, shirting, and tailoring sit close to your usual size. Knitwear and sweatshirts run a touch oversized, and denim follows its own named-fit logic rather than standard sizing, so those two categories deserve a closer look.

How do Acne Studios jeans fit? Jeans are labelled by waist in inches and come in distinct fits. Skinny and slim styles relax slightly with wear, straight fits are the most predictable, and relaxed or wide-leg cuts are roomy by design. Stretch denim is more forgiving between sizes than rigid denim.

Should I size up or down in knitwear? Take your normal size for the relaxed look the brand intends. Size down one step if you want it closer to the body, particularly with chunky or dropped-shoulder styles.

What size should I order if I'm between two sizes? Decide by how you want it to sit. For a sharper, fitted line, choose the smaller size. For layering room or a looser drape, go larger. With shoes and boots, the larger size is usually the safer comfort choice.

Do Acne Studios shoes fit true to size? Sneakers generally do. Leather boots can feel snug at first and break in over time. Anyone with a wider foot will be more comfortable taking the larger of two sizes.

Are coats cut to fit over layers? Yes. Outerwear is built with layering in mind, so your standard size works over light to medium layers. Size up only if you plan to wear heavy knits underneath regularly.

How do I convert my size to EU sizing? Use the conversion charts above. Women's letter sizes map to EU 32–42, and men's run from EU 44–54. For exact body measurements, match yourself to the centimetre figures rather than relying on letter sizing alone.

Still Unsure?

If a measurement puts you on the fence, order the size that matches your body measurements most closely and check the return and exchange policy before you buy - a quick swap is far less frustrating than a piece that never gets worn. When in doubt, the measurements printed on the individual product page are the final word, since they reflect the exact cut of that specific style.