Reformation Sizing
Not sure what to think about Reformation sizing? Here are all of my insights!
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If you know me, you know that I am a Reformation superfan. Every time I wear one of their dresses or link to their stuff, I get compliments. They are timeless and fun and versatile and excellent quality. But with those compliments, also come DMs asking about Reformation sizing – and I totally understand why! Their website doesn’t have reviews and their sizing can be a little tricky depending on the fabric and style. So I thought I’d put together a post with the available dresses and seperates that I own and my sizing insights. That way, even if you aren’t shopping the exact dress I have, you at least have a reference point to help you figure out what size you need!
If you’ve never heard of Ref, they are a sustainable company that I discovered a few years back. I immediately fell in love with their feminine silhouettes and versatile options – but I became even more of a super fan this summer when they had SO MANY great dresses for my bridal events. Not only are they mindful of sustainability, but their dresses also just fit me exceptionally well. Since I’m petite, I often have trouble finding the right proportions – but I usually don’t even need petite sizing in their dresses. It’s THE BEST.
Reformation Sizing – Dresses
How do their dresses typically run? What size do you usually get?
Their sizing can definitely be a little tricky, but in general, I think that their linen styles run true to size, while their other fabrics can run a little smaller. I will dive into the sizing for each specific dress, but in general, I am usually a size 2 in dresses. I’ll size down if it’s a very blousy dress or if it looks like it runs big. On the other hand, I’ll also size up if it looks very tight in the arms, shoulders, or hips. Same goes for choosing between XS or Small. (For reference, I tend to be an XS/S in tops and size 26/27 jeans at stores like Everlane and Madewell.)
Do they have petite or plus sizes?
Yes! As I mentioned above, I usually don’t even need the petite sizing for some strange reason… which is lovely! If a style is very long or the proportions just aren’t right, it’s nice to know that they offer it sometimes though. They also have extended sizes up to 3X!
Where do you wear Reformation dresses?
Literally everywhere. Obviously some styles are fancier than others, but I’ve dressed almost all of mine up for events and down for brunch. They are so well made and versatile. It just depends on what shoes and accessories you pair with them!
Petite Friendly Reformation Dresses
Belgium Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size
Ahhh my rehearsal dinner dress! This dress is a DREAM. As soon as I zipped up my typical size 2, I was obsessed. It comes in 3 colors this year – the pink and navy are great for guests/events and the white is perfect for a bride. The slit is a little high though, so just keep that in mind if you will be sitting without anything on your lap (like a napkin at dinner). I also think that you could easily take it to a tailor to stitch it up a little bit to make it more conservative though.
Rayna Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size/ a little small.
The dress pictured above is actually the Salento dress from a few years ago, but this Rayna dress is SO similar! They both have a halter neck, fun jungle print and sassy slit. The skirt on mine was only connected in the back and adjustable so you could show a little midriff, but this new one is all connected. I think I like that better – it’s less to worry about when you wear it!
Morris Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size
I just tried this dress on in store and wow she is CUTE! I tried on a size 4 but because of the smocking, I think I’d be fine in a size 2. The red is adorable but I also love this print that’s available on Shopbop!
Ecomove Active Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size to slightly small
I ordered this active dress in a size small instead of an XS because I was worried the ecomove material might be snug. I love the way the small fits, but I have a feeling I would have been fine in an XS, too – so I’d say go with your normal size unless you tend to be between sizes – and then go with the bigger one.
Luke Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size/a little long
If I’m being honest, I wish this dress came in petite so it was a little bit shorter – but I still love it so much. I got my usual size 2 and I would definitely say it runs true to size, especially since you can adjust the waist with a little tie in the back of the dress. I wore these with sneakers while sight seeing around Italy, but I’ve also dressed it up for fancier occasions like this night at the theater (this video shows more angles of it, too!)!
Tagliatelle Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size/a little long
I’ve been crushing on this dress for quite some time and I love this print and the solid red so much! It’s admittedly a little long on my 5’2″ self, but it’s SO romantic and classic. My usual size 2 fit perfectly.
Roarke Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size to a little small
This exact dress is old, but lucky for you, they make white linen mini dresses every year! I like this one, this one, and this one. So pretty! I got my usual size 2 and while it’s a little snug now, it was perfect on me when I first bought it. I wore it to dance in on our wedding night when I got too hot for my wedding dress, but I also think it’s so cute dressed down with flat sandals and a jean jacket, as seen above.
Arta Dress
Sizing – Runs a little small
This is one of the prettiest wedding guest dresses I’ve purchased in a while – it was perfect for my cousin’s wedding! I’m usually a size 2, but since I bought this color on final sale, I sized up to a 4 to make sure it would fit and I’m glad I did. The fabric doesn’t have stretch and I have hips, so this feels like the right size for me. I also love that the length is petite friendly. Huge win!
Michaela Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size/a little big
I am usually a size 2, but I ended up with a size 0 in this dress. If you have a bigger chest than I do, I’d definitely stick to your normal size, but that’s not the case for me! The only part of this dress that is snug is the chest, because the rest flows away from your body right underneath that, and the sleeves aren’t tight at all. This print is old, but I’m so glad you can still get it in black at Anthro. I’ve dressed this up for dinner dates, but I’ve also worn it casually with sneakers (shown above!).
Saskia Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size
I didn’t buy this dress when I tried it on in store last year, but it’s back this year in 6 different colors/prints and I want it! I tried on a size 2 and it fit perfectly. Such a great sundress to wear with sneakers to brunch or with heels to an event!
Sigmund Dress
Sizing – Runs long (length and arms)
This is another style I’ve been curious about for a while! After not being able to zip the Twilight dress in size 2, I opted for a size 4 here – which was not only a little big on me, but it was all around just too long on me. This is when my 5’2″ self needs the petite sizing!! (It also comes in extended sizing, too!) It is GORGEOUS in person and comes in a few colors/prints.
Niara Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size
I’ve been curious about this style for a while and WOW IT IS PERFECT. My usual size 2 zipped up like it was made for me. They only had this white print in store, but it comes in 5 other colors/prints. Such a great little party dress!
Weiss Dress (Wearing the very similar Mint Linen Dress)
Sizing – Runs true to size – plus the wrap feature makes it adjustable!
My exact dress is sold out now, but this dress is super similar! I got an XS since the sleeves are nice and billowy, and you can adjust the waist to your liking since it’s a true wrap dress. When I say I love this dress, I loooooove this dress. I wore it for our engagement photos, but I’ve also worn it casually out to brunch/dinner and even wine tasting in Tuscany! So versatile, so feminine, and so comfortable!
Persimmon Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size if not a little small
The Persimmon Dress was actually my very first Reformation dress back in 2018 – and it’s still a favorite! I got a size 0 back then, which unfortunately is a little snug now. I wish I had gotten my typical size 2 in this one so I didn’t have to suck in quite so much to get it zipped up 😂 That being said, it’s still one of my all time favorite dresses. I’ve worn it everything from showers to a day in the park to dinner dates to sight seeing and more. It’s SO versatile!
Mica Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size/size up if ordering petite size
I’ve noticed that some petite sizes fit smaller than regular sizes (instead of just shorter!) so instead of ordering a 2 in regular sizing, I sized up to a 4 in petite sizing. It fits great and I love that the sleeves and skirt both aren’t too long on me! (Again, I’m 5’2″!)
Zander Linen Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size
Pink + linen = what I want to wear every day of summer!! I got my usual size 2 in this dress and it’s perfect. The back has smocking so it’s really forgiving, and the skirt flows nicely (and the wrinkles steam out – don’t worry!). It fits more like a maxi than a midi on me, but I love it.
Antonella Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size
This dress reminded me of a mini version of my blue Persimmon dress when I first saw it – so once I saw it on sale, I snagged it!! I have a 0 in that blue dress and it’s too tight on me, so I sized up to a 4 in this to be safe. It fits great, but I also think I would be fine in a 2, so I’m ranking it as true to size!
Lucky Dress
Sizing – Runs a little small/low cut
I got this exact dress for our original engagement photos back in 2019 and I still wear it often! Unfortunately the exact dress/print didn’t come back this year, but this one is SO similar!!! While I was totally fine in an XS in the linen wrap dress, I remember purchasing both the small and XS in this one – and I ended up keeping the small. The XS fit, but I couldn’t tie the wrap tightly enough so that the neckline would cover my bra. I still usually pin the neckline even though I sized up, but this way I know it won’t pop open. Just something to keep in mind if you are getting a non-linen wrap dress – they don’t give as much!
Bard Dress
Sizing – runs small
After trying this dress on twice in store, I finally pulled the trigger. It is SO CUTE in person and so easy to take through all of the seasons! I sized up to a 4 in this one – I think it runs small.
Zelda Dress (Wearing the very similar Creed dress)
Sizing – Runs true to size, but a little snug in the shoulders!
I got the Creed dress a few years ago for a friend’s wedding, but this style is SO similar. It has the same bodice, open back, length and slit. The only differences are the updated print and the slightly shorter tie sleeves. I got my usual size 2 in this dress and it fits amazing. That being said, towards the end of the wedding I wore it to, one of the buttons popped off the back. Obviously that was mostly due to tipsy dancing, but keep that in mind if you have broad shoulders or if you want to wear it to an event where you’ll be dancing a lot!
Henrietta Cashmere Dress
Sizing – Runs a little big
Sweater dresses can be really hard for me to find, especially when they are pretty shapeless/don’t have a defined waist. But as soon as I tried this one on, I knew it was worth the splurge. The cut lays so nicely, with a gently oversized fit that still makes me feel cute! I got an XS. Keep scrolling down to the section called “Reformation Sizing – Separates” to read my sizing insights for more of their sweaters, too!
Robin Cashmere Sweater Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size with a little stretch
Holy moly, this dress is a BEAUTY. I tried on a small in store and was surprised by the amount of stretch in it. It was super comfortable, so much so that it would also work great with a baby bump if you’re expecting!
Lauretta Dress
Sizing – Runs true to size
This dress is another one that I got this summer in my usual size 2. I originally bought it for my bridal shower, but considered returning it once I found this one to wear instead. I ultimately decided to keep it because it’s just SO PRETTY. Also, I mean, we’re all allowed to wear white even when we’re not brides! It also comes in 2 other colors, too!
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Reformation Sizing – Separates
Zoe Skirt
Sizing – Runs true to size
I bought this skirt for our trip to Italy and I have gotten SO MUCH use out of it since!! I got a regular size 2 and it’s a little long on me, but it fits like a glove otherwise. I thought about getting it in the petite sizing, but the slit comes up a little high so I was worried it would come up even higher in the petite. You could certainly stitch the slit a little bit to make it more conservative though! Regardless, I have worn this with sneakers, sandals and heels – it’s so versatile!
Livvy Top
Sizing – Runs true to size
OMG THIS TOP IS PERFECT! It’s lightweight, it’s feminine, it’s not too long, it’s perfect. I tried on a size small and I immediately knew that I needed it in my closet. It will be great with shorts, skirts, jeans, everything!
T-Shirts
Sizing – Runs true to size
I am in need of a little t-shirt refresh so I tried on their classic crew and their oversized crewneck tee in a size small. I think both run true to size for what they are – the classic crew fits normally and the oversized one fits… oversized 😉 Highly recommend both! I hope they make them in more colors this summer.
Alyssa High Rise Shorts
Sizing – Runs a little small
I’ve been eyeing these shorts ever since I found them for my Taylor Swift Concert Outfit Ideas blog post – how cute for the Red era?! I tried them on in a size 27 and they were a little snug on my booty and thighs but they do have some stretch to them! If you’re less curvy in that area than me, I think you could get your normal size, but if you have a bum, I’d size up.
Ossie Knit Tank
Sizing – true to size
This tank is SO CUTE! I tried on the small and it fit me really well (they didn’t have XS in store for comparison). The notch adds a little bit of fun, and the material is really soft and lovely. A great elevated basic!
Mason Pant
Sizing – regular sizing runs true to size, petite sizing runs a little small
I tried these pants on in a regular size 2 in store and they fit perfectly, besides the length without heels. So I ordered a petite size 2 and they were way too small. I sized up to a petite 4 and they fit great, but I’d consider sizing up another one if I wanted a more oversized fit. As for length, I am 5’2″ and the petite length is perfect with a small boost, but a little too short with a real heel – as you can see in this post. In other words, if you’re petite like me and want them to wear with low heels and sneakers/loafers, go with petite sizing. But if you want them to wear with heels, go for the regular sizing!
Linen Shorts
Sizing – true to size
I got my linen shorts last year, but this new version looks pretty much identical! I wore these so much last summer – the smocked waist, cuff bottoms and comfy fit make them a great staple. I got a size small.
Lorin Top
Sizing – true to size (besides the straps) to a little big
I’m so glad this top came back this year because it’s such a good one! I got a small and the straps were a little long on me so I probably should have gone with an XS – but I poked additional holes in the strap for the buttons and that worked. They also have a few new linen sets (shop here, here and here) that include a similar linen top. I also like this one too!
Constance Top
Sizing – Runs small
I have another top called the Portia that’s super similar, but I just love this dreamy print! I find these tops run a little small, so I always size up to at least a 4.
Natalia Cashmere Twist Front Sweater
Sizing – runs true to size
This sweater is truly the best winter date night sweater ever. It’s so beautiful and feminine, but still warm and cozy! I got an XS and it fits great, but I kind of wish I sized up to a small so that I had a little bit more fabric to pull off my shoulders. Just something to keep in mind! See more photos of it here.
Hart Cashmere Sweater
Sizing – true to size
This sweater is GORGEOUS. I love the combo of the fitted bodice with blousy sleeves – and being petite with short arms, I always love a slim wrist detail. I tried on a small and it fit great, but I think I could also go down to an XS too.
Cashmere Boyfriend Sweater
Sizing – runs a little big
I tried on this cashmere boyfriend sweater in an XS and it still fit oversized, so no need to size up for that blousy fit. It’s also a lot more lightweight than I was expecting which is really nice for transitional weather. The white is a little sheer though, so I’d personally opt for a darker color like one of the camel stripes or their pretty pink!
Cropped Cashmere Turtle
Sizing – runs true to size
I am a HUGE fan of cropped sweaters and this one is the perfect length with high waisted jeans. I tried on a size small because I wanted the boxy fit and the sleeves are a little long, but otherwise I love it!
Cashmere Polo Sweater
Sizing – runs true to size
While I didn’t love this color in person, this sweater is another great slightly cropped option (and it comes in 4 other colors!). I tried on a small and it’s a little long in the sleeves again, but otherwise I love the fit.
Garrett Cashmere Oversize Turtleneck
Sizing – runs big and very long in the sleeves
I know I mentioned sleeve length in a bunch of these, but this sweater has VERY long sleeves. Thee other ones didn’t bother me very much because I can easily push them up my arms or even tuck them under – but these are long and clunky. Just something to keep in mind if you have short arms like me!
Sinead Two Piece
Sizing – runs true to size (if between sizes, size up)
I debated putting this two piece set in the dresses section because it’s is sold together… but I LOVE that you really can wear them separately. I sized up to a 4 because I didn’t want the top to be digging into me at all, especially since the skirt is a wrap so you can adjust it to fit exactly how you want it to. And if orange isn’t your thing, this also comes in a blue print and in sold black! I love this matching moment, but I also plan on wearing the top with jeans and the skirt with a basic top!
