Choosing the right size for your clothes is always key, but it's even more important when it comes to linen. Linen has its own unique properties – it's strong, breathable, and drapes beautifully, but it doesn't have the stretch properties that cotton and elastane do, so it won't conform to your figure like cotton and elastane. That's why it's important to choose a size that not only fits you well, but also gives you enough room to move comfortably.
In this article, we will advise you on how to work with our size charts, how to correctly compare the dimensions with your own clothes, and what to look out for when choosing a cut. Thanks to this, you will choose a linen piece that will make you feel great.
Linen and its specifics in relation to size
Linen is a unique material that behaves differently than regular cotton or synthetic fabrics, so when choosing a size, it is important to consider several specifics that affect the overall comfort and appearance of the garment.
Linen is not elastic
Unlike knits or fabrics with elastane, linen does not conform to the body . If the cut is too tight, the clothing may restrict your movement. At the same time, it is important that the clothing is not too loose and "baggy".
Possible shrinkage of flax and how to prevent it
Natural linen tends to shrink slightly (1-3%) the first time it is washed, even though we use sanforized linen for our linen clothing. You can learn more about sanforizing linen in our guide to washing linen clothing.
Oversize vs. tight fit – what to choose?
Choosing the right cut plays a key role in how comfortable you will feel in linen clothing:
- Oversize cuts – When browsing our catalog, you will notice that most of the models are in a looser and airy cut. These are ideal for linen because they allow for free movement and take into account the natural strength of the material. They also help reduce creasing because the fabric is not stretched on the body.
- Tight-fitting cuts – If you prefer tighter clothing, keep in mind that linen does not stretch and hug the figure like elastic materials. For tight-fitting styles, choose a size that allows you to move freely and is not too tight, especially in the shoulder and hip areas.
🎯 Recommendation: For maximum comfort and a natural look, we recommend slightly looser cuts that match the character of linen fabric. For the same reason, trousers and skirts with elastic at the waist are popular. For models with a tight waist, it is good to think about sufficient reserve at the waist, because linen does not stretch when worn.
How to work with our size charts
When choosing linen clothing, it is crucial to understand the size charts correctly. Our charts do not indicate body measurements , but specific dimensions of the finished product .
What does it mean that the table contains product dimensions?
Most standard size charts work with body measurements, while we provide the actual dimensions of the garment . Therefore, it is important not to rely solely on your usual clothing size when choosing, but to compare the data with your own clothing.
💡 Example: If your favorite pants have a 42 cm waist and in our table for a similar model you will find 44 cm, it means that they should fit similarly, with a small margin.
How to correctly compare the dimensions with your own clothes?
The best way to be sure of the correct size is to measure your favorite pieces of clothing and compare them to the dimensions in our chart.
✔ Lay a similar piece of clothing on a flat surface and measure the marked dimensions from the size chart with a tailor's tape measure.
✔ Compare the measured values with the data in the table
✔ For elastic sizes, we indicate the size range. For example, trousers with an elastic waist have a size of 34-44 cm in the table. The first number (34 cm) means the size at rest and the second number (44 cm) means the size after stretching the elastic. By comparing these two values, you will get a better idea of how elastic the trousers are at the waist. In this particular case, the waist of the trousers can stretch from 10 cm, which is 20 cm on the total waist circumference.
✔ Due to the handmade nature of our clothing, please allow for a dimensional tolerance of 3-5%.
🎯 Recommendation: If you are hesitating between two sizes, always consider the nature of the material - linen is not elastic, so it is usually better to choose the larger size so that the clothing is comfortable and does not restrict movement.
Reading product descriptions
Each product has important information about the fit in the description. We recommend that you carefully review these details:
📌 Fit – You can easily tell from the photos whether the model is oversized, classic or fitted. If you prefer a looser fit, it may be better to choose a larger size.
📌 Customer Reviews – After purchasing, customers have the opportunity to write a review of the product. You will often find out about their experiences with the size they purchased. Please share your experiences too.
📌 Detailed information in the description – For each product, we provide additional key information in the description, such as how it fits, whether it has an elastic waist, buttons for size adjustment, etc.
💡 Tip: in the description you will also find information about the size of the model in the photos and how tall she is - this will help you imagine how it will fit you.
Possibility of exchange or return in case of incorrect size
Even with careful measurements and comparisons, sometimes it is impossible to avoid a situation where the clothes do not fit as expected. That is why we offer the option of an exchange or return if the size is not ideal.
🔄 Exchange for a different size – If you find that you need a different size, contact us as soon as possible and we will be happy to exchange it for you.
📦 Product Returns – If you are not satisfied with the product, you can return it in accordance with our return policy.
🎯 Recommendation: Read the product descriptions in detail - for some models we already offer the option of individual length adjustment . This is to accommodate customers whose size does not fit into standard size charts and still want to wear beautiful linen clothes.
