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What’s My Clothes Size at Boden? Does Boden Run Big or Small?

Boden is a British fashion institution—celebrated for its bold prints, bright colours, and consistently cheerful wardrobe staples. Whether you’re looking for smart workwear, easy day dresses, premium knitwear or family-matching loungewear, Boden offers classic style with a modern, playful twist.

But one question continues to surface:
Does Boden run big or small?
And how can you confidently choose your correct size—especially when shopping online?

In this post, we’ll break down how Boden sizing works across categories, and introduce Tellar.co.uk, the UK’s leading free sizing tool that matches your exact body shape to the right Boden size in real time.

Does Boden Run Big or Small?

Boden generally runs slightly large, particularly in tops, dresses and knitwear.

Their sizing philosophy is built for comfort and practicality—prioritising ease of movement over a fashionably tight fit. However:

  • Slim-cut trousers and fitted dresses may run closer to true size

  • Relaxed blouses, shirts, tees and most jersey dresses run generous

  • Petite and Tall collections offer length adjustments, but sizing across widths still leans roomy

If you prefer a more tailored silhouette or are between sizes, it’s often advisable to size down, especially in tops and knitwear.

Why Boden Sizing Can Feel Inconsistent

1. Traditional British Fit Model

Boden uses a UK-based fit block that assumes:

  • Average height

  • Slightly broader waist-to-hip ratio

  • Room for comfort
    This is ideal for many UK shoppers but may feel loose if you’re petite, hourglass, or athletic.

2. Fabric Influences

Boden designs with fabrics like:

  • Stretch jersey

  • Cotton poplin

  • Tencel and viscose blends

  • Wool-rich knitwear
    The presence (or absence) of stretch makes a huge difference in sizing accuracy.

3. Design-Driven Fit Variation

Some garments (like structured trousers, waist-defining dresses or coats) are tailored more sharply, and may require your true size or one up, while others—especially relaxed shirts, tees and knits—can feel oversized.

Boden Fit Summary by Garment Type

Garment Type Fit Pattern Tellar Sizing Tip
Cotton blouses & tops Relaxed or boxy Size down for a closer fit
Jersey wrap dresses Forgiving, stretchy True to size or size down
Tailored dresses Fitted at waist/bust True to size or up if curvy
Trousers & jeans Mid-rise, structured cut True to size or size up if pear-shaped
Knitwear (cardis, jumpers) Roomy, comfy Size down for slim fit
Coats & jackets Regular fit True to size with room for layering

Boden Size Chart (UK)

UK Size Bust (cm) Waist (cm) Hips (cm)
6 80 62 86
8 84 66 90
10 88 70 94
12 92 74 98
14 97 79 103
16 102 84 108
18 107 89 113
20 112 94 118
22 117 99 123

This is useful—but it doesn’t tell you:

  • Which styles are intentionally oversized

  • How structured tailoring fits different body types

  • Which of your personal proportions (bust, waist, hips) matter most per garment

That’s why Tellar.co.uk offers a smarter, personalised alternative.

Tellar.co.uk: Find Your Real-Time Boden Size, Based on You

Tellar.co.uk is a free, real-time sizing tool built to solve the confusion around brand-specific sizing—including Boden’s.

It uses your actual measurements (bust, waist and hips) and matches them to Boden’s real garment fit logic, factoring in:

  • Cut

  • Fabric behaviour

  • Category (e.g. trousers vs. wrap dress)

  • Your body proportions

How It Works

  1. Visit www.Tellar.co.uk

  2. Create your free profile

  3. Enter your bust, waist and hips (in cm or inches)

  4. Select Boden from the brand dropdown

  5. Instantly view your recommended size for every type of garment—dresses, jeans, tops, jackets and more

Why Tellar Works So Well for Boden

✅ Adjusts for Garment Category

Tellar knows Boden’s jersey wrap dress is stretchy, while the cotton poplin shirt is not—and sizes accordingly.

✅ Proportion-Aware

It picks your best size based on your shape, not just one measurement. (E.g. hips for jeans, bust for fitted tops.)

✅ One-Time Setup

Create your profile once—Tellar automatically gives you real-time size matches across Boden and 1,500+ other brands.

✅ Free Forever

No subscription. No hidden features. Just accurate, data-backed sizing.

Example: UK Size 12 Customer

Measurements:

  • Bust: 91cm

  • Waist: 74cm

  • Hips: 101cm

Tellar might recommend:

  • Boden cotton shirt: Size 10 (relaxed cut)

  • Boden bias-cut dress: Size 12

  • Boden wide-leg trousers: Size 14 (structured at hip)

  • Boden knit cardigan: Size 10 (generous fit)

Each result includes a reasoning, based on cut, fabric and your unique proportions.

Not Just for Boden

Once your Tellar profile is saved, it also gives you your perfect size in:

  • Joules

  • White Stuff

  • FatFace

  • Seasalt

  • The Fold

  • Baukjen

  • Me+Em

  • Rixo
    …and over 1,500 more UK and global brands

Final Thoughts

Boden sizing runs slightly generous, especially in relaxed tops, jersey dresses and knitwear. More tailored items fit true to size—but depending on your proportions, you may need to size up in structured skirts or trousers.

Tellar.co.uk solves all of that. You get a precise, garment-by-garment sizing recommendation based on your body—not just a label.

“Find your size in 1,500+ brands real-time. It’s Free & Easy.”

Try it now:

👉 Create your free profile
👉 Log in anytime to view your Boden size instantly

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