The Kooples Size Guide: What Size Am I in The Kooples? Fit Advice & UK Sizing Help
Author: Stylist and brand team at Tellar
Date: 2025
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With its rock-and-roll aesthetic, Parisian tailoring, and edgy-luxe staples, The Kooples has carved out a cult following among fashion-conscious shoppers. But its slim silhouettes, European sizing, and structured tailoring can make choosing the right size tricky—especially when shopping online.
If you’re wondering:
Does The Kooples run big or small? What’s my size in The Kooples?
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know.
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About The Kooples: Parisian Edge Meets Tailored Precision
Launched in 2008, The Kooples is a French brand that mixes formal structure with a rock-inspired aesthetic. Think:
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Fitted blazers and double-breasted coats
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Slim jeans and sharp trousers
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Soft tailoring in monochrome and muted tones
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Luxe dresses, silk shirts and leather jackets
The Kooples blends high-end design with streetwear references, but sizing can vary between their tailored vs relaxed collections—and between menswear and womenswear cuts.
Is The Kooples True to Size?
The Kooples generally runs small, particularly in blazers, trousers, and fitted shirts. Most styles follow a slim European cut, meaning pieces often feel more structured than typical UK high-street brands. Knitwear and casualwear are more forgiving, but dresses and tailoring can feel tight across the bust, waist or thigh.
Fit Overview:
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Tailored blazers & coats – run small
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Dresses – true to size, often fitted through bodice
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Shirts & blouses – slim through arms and bust
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Trousers & jeans – often snug at waist and hip
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Knitwear – more relaxed but structured
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UK to The Kooples Sizing Chart
UK Size |
EU Size (The Kooples) |
Fit Notes |
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UK 6 |
EU 34 |
Very slim in trousers and tops |
UK 8 |
EU 36 |
Fitted in tailoring, true in casual |
UK 10 |
EU 38 |
Best match in most pieces |
UK 12 |
EU 40 |
Fitted at bust and hip in dresses |
UK 14 |
EU 42 |
Roomier in coats and knits |
UK 16 |
EU 44 |
Limited stock—check fabric stretch |
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How The Kooples Fits by Category
1. Blazers & Tailored Jackets
Think sharp shoulders, nipped waists, and fully lined silhouettes.
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Fit: Runs small, especially in shoulders and arms
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Size Tip: Size up for layering or if broad-shouldered
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Tellar Tip: Shoulder width + layering preference used to fine-tune sizing
2. Trousers & Jeans
Includes tailored trousers, straight-leg jeans, and leather-look styles.
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Fit: Slim and structured, minimal stretch
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Size Tip: Size up if between sizes or curvier
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Tellar Tip: Tellar uses rise, hip and thigh width to recommend your best fit
3. Dresses (Day to Occasionwear)
Often cinched at the waist with sculpted sleeves or draped skirts.
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Fit: True to size; fitted at bodice or hip
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Size Tip: Stay true to size in relaxed styles; size up for bust room in rigid fabrics
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Tellar Tip: Bust, waist and torso length all calculated
4. Blouses & Shirts
Often in silk, poplin or crepe with slim sleeves and darted waist.
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Fit: Slim and structured
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Size Tip: Size up if fuller-busted
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Tellar Tip: Shoulder-to-bust and upper-arm width used to avoid tightness
5. Knitwear & Casualwear
Cashmere blends, oversized knits, logo sweatshirts.
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Fit: Relaxed but still refined
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Size Tip: Stay true to size
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Tellar Tip: Drape and length preference toggled in your Tellar profile
6. Outerwear (Wool Coats, Bombers, Leather Jackets)
Tailored coats and biker styles in wool or leather blends.
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Fit: Slim across bust and shoulder
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Size Tip: True to size for lightweight layering; size up for bulk
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Tellar Tip: Tellar includes layering habits and sleeve length for coat fit precision
Why The Kooples Sizing Can Be Confusing
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French tailoring tends to run narrower than UK brands
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Product pages often don’t include garment measurements
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Fabric flexibility varies (rigid tailoring vs soft knits)
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Casualwear and occasionwear fit very differently
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Popular The Kooples Pieces (and How They Fit)
⭐ Double-Breasted Wool Coat
Structured, slim, classic fit
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Fit: Fitted at bust and shoulder
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Tellar Tip: Tellar adjusts for layering and bust width
⭐ Slim-Fit Trousers
Cigarette-style or leather-look
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Fit: Structured and snug
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Tellar Tip: Waist-to-hip and rise calculated for comfort
⭐ Ruffled Silk Blouse
Statement sleeves and slim cuffs
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Fit: True to size; can be narrow at sleeve
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Tellar Tip: Bust and bicep width help avoid restriction
⭐ Tailored Midi Dress
Fitted waist, flared skirt
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Fit: True to size, structured through bodice
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Tellar Tip: Tellar uses bust + torso + skirt length for full-body match
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Final Verdict: What Size Am I in The Kooples?
You’ll likely need to size up in structured tailoring, trousers and slim-cut shirts. Dresses and knits are more forgiving, but French cuts are slimmer overall than UK high-street sizing.
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