Retrofête: How to Find Your Perfect Size and What’s Worth Buying

Retrofête is a go-to brand for glamorous partywear, sequinned mini dresses, and bold silhouettes that demand attention. But if you’ve ever added a Retrofête dress to your cart and paused—wondering if it will actually fit—you’re not alone. With US sizing, body-hugging fabrics, and bold cuts, getting the right size is critical to avoid wardrobe disappointment.

In this guide, we explain exactly how Retrofête sizing works, what to look out for, and how you can find your perfect size instantly using Tellar.co.uk — the UK’s leading free sizing tool that matches your body to over 1,500 brands in seconds.

Who Is Retrofête?

Founded in New York by Ohad Seroya and Aviad Klin, Retrofête exploded onto the fashion scene with its signature mix of 1980s glamour and modern silhouettes. The brand is best known for:

Sequin-drenched mini and maxi dresses
Ultra-luxe fabrics like silk, velvet and satin
Dramatic silhouettes designed to stand out

Retrofête is stocked at high-end retailers such as Net-A-Porter, Selfridges and Revolve, but figuring out which size to buy—especially for international shoppers—can be a challenge.

Does Retrofête Run True to Size?

In general, Retrofête runs small, especially in fitted pieces. Key takeaways from customer feedback and fit data:

Clothing Type	Fit Advice
Sequin Dresses	Run small – consider sizing up
Silk Pieces	Often fitted – check bust and waist
Wrap Dresses	Adjustable – check length if petite
Blazers & Jackets	True to size or slightly snug
Trousers/Bottoms	True to size, but no stretch

Most of Retrofête's bestsellers are made with minimal stretch, meaning accurate fit is crucial—especially at the bust, waist, and hips.

Your Best Fit in Seconds – Using Tellar.co.uk

Instead of guessing between a US 4 or a US 6, you can now instantly find your best-fitting size in Retrofête using Tellar.co.uk.

Tellar’s proprietary tool matches your body measurements or known brand size to Retrofête, using a brand-specific algorithm that considers garment structure, cut, and international conversion data.

Option 1: Enter Your Measurements

Head to Tellar.co.uk/create-profile
Input your bust, waist and hip size (CM or Inches)
Instantly see your best size in Retrofête
Explore how your size compares in 1,500+ other brands

📦 It’s free & easy — we’ll even send you a free measuring tape to help you get started.

Option 2: Don’t Know Your Measurements?

No problem. If you know your size in a brand like Zara, Reformation or Mango:

Use Tellar’s “I know my size in a brand” option
Select your brand and size
Tellar estimates your body measurements
You get your perfect Retrofête size, calculated with garment-level accuracy

🎯 Try it now via the Login Page or the Store Size Lookup Tool

Why Retrofête Sizing Is So Confusing (and How Tellar Fixes It)

Retrofête uses US sizing but sells globally. This causes confusion in UK and EU markets. Plus, each garment can vary in fit depending on:

Fabric type (e.g. sequins vs silk vs velvet)
Neckline and shoulder structure
Waist cinching or wrap detailing

Tellar.co.uk solves this by analysing sizing across each collection, cross-referencing your body shape and returning the best match—not just a generic size chart.

Retrofête Size Conversion Chart (General Guide)

UK Size	US Size	EU Size	Tellar Recommended Fit
6	2	34	XS
8	4	36	S
10	6	38	M
12	8	40	M/L
14	10	42	L

Note: Tellar returns brand-specific fit advice based on your largest measurement for a tailored match. Try it here.

Most-Wanted: What to Buy from Retrofête

If you’re investing in Retrofête, here’s what customers and stylists recommend:

1. The Gabrielle Robe Dress

Retrofête’s signature piece
Covered in sequins, with a tie belt
Go one size up unless you're very petite

2. The Jemma Dress

Silk-blend mini dress with strong shoulders
Hugely popular for parties and weddings
Stick true to size if you have a narrow waist

3. The Mich Dress

Velvet mini with puff sleeves
Runs small – use Tellar to double-check bust fit

4. Sequinned Blazers

Perfect for day-to-night styling
Look best fitted – don’t size up unless layering

How to Measure Yourself for Retrofête

Need help measuring? This guide walks you through it

Or request your free Tellar measuring tape and let us do the size matching for you.

Real User Scenarios: Avoiding Returns

Case Study:

Charlotte normally wears a UK 10 in Reiss. When buying a Retrofête sequin dress, she used Tellar and was matched to a US 8 (UK 12) due to the tight bust area.

✅ The dress fit perfectly with no gaping or pulling.

Using Tellar.co.uk means no more size guesswork, no more returns.

How to Get Started with Tellar.co.uk

📌 Here’s your 1-minute checklist to get accurate Retrofête sizing:

Create your profile
Input your measurements or known brand size
Tellar calculates your perfect fit for Retrofête
Compare it across 1,500+ brands with one login

🔒 Log in now and get your free measuring tape posted to you!

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Final Thoughts

Retrofête is unapologetically bold and luxurious—but to truly feel amazing in one of their sequin masterpieces, you need the right fit. Whether you love plunging necklines or wrap silhouettes, your sizing shouldn’t be a mystery.

With Tellar.co.uk, you’ll always buy the right size — no guesswork, no returns, just confidence.