Are Zara sizes 'small' do others think ?

Spirogyra

Thinking of ordering a 'large'' winter coat, this one in particular https://www.zara.com/ie/en/woman/outerwear/parkas/long-anorak-with-belt-c500005p4617554.html I should be 'large' normally. I shouldn't ever really be an 'XL', so would I be safe ordering an L do others think ?. I'm tall and slim.
Thanks
S

Romantic Rose

Spirogyra wrote: »

Thinking of ordering a 'large'' winter coat, this one in particular https://www.zara.com/ie/en/woman/outerwear/parkas/long-anorak-with-belt-c500005p4617554.html I should be 'large' normally. I shouldn't ever really be an 'XL', so would I be safe ordering an L do others think ?. I'm tall and slim.
Thanks
S

I think L should be fine. I find Zara sizes in the smaller side of each size but I'd still be a M, but just a wee bit of a tighter fit than other shops.

Spirogyra

Romantic Rose wrote: »

I think L should be fine. I find Zara sizes in the smaller side of each size but I'd still be a M, but just a wee bit of a tighter fit than other shops.

Thanks would their L be 16 ?

Icsics

Spirogyra wrote: »

Thanks would their L be 16 ?

No, I find L to be about a 14. I got that coat last year, it's def small fitting, very warm tho so you won't need many layers

Spirogyra

Icsics wrote: »

No, I find L to be about a 14. I got that coat last year, it's def small fitting, very warm tho so you won't need many layers

Ah that's why I'm slow to order on-line from them. Very hard to be sure of 'the size'.

GingerLily

Spirogyra wrote: »

Ah that's why I'm slow to order on-line from them. Very hard to be sure of 'the size'.

Free returns to store, could you order both?

Icsics

Spirogyra wrote: »

Ah that's why I'm slow to order on-line from them. Very hard to be sure of 'the size'.

Yes, I vary between M, L & XL....very often depends on the fabric & that's hard to judge online. If you get items delivered to store & try on in store it'll save you a trip.

meeeeh

I find Zara a bit all over the place with their fitting and tailoring. I'm size 10 or sometimes 12 and more often than not L in coats and jackets. But even when the size is right, the fit in the shoulders isn't great.

Their returns are very good. They collect themselves and refunds are very quick.

ratmouse

I personally find their sizes to be correct

Salthillprom

ratmouse wrote: »

I personally find their sizes to be correct

Me too. I am a size 6 and find the XS a perfect fit. The odd time the xs dresses will actually be a little larger...closer to a size 8 I think. So I'd say they are true to size. If size 6 is XS, 8 is a S, 10 a medium and 12-14 a large maybe?

Spirogyra

Went to their store today and was quite disappointed. Not a single winter coat that I liked the look of and that was what I really need. Might there be more in-store in a few weeks ?.

miezekatze

If you're a 16 then I'd say go for the XL coat. Zara's bigger sizes aren't very big, especially not for coats.

Edit: I think a lot of shops don't have that many winter coats in yet, noticed the same with boots. Maybe wait a few more weeks.

yellow hen

I have this coat and got a medium. I'm a 12-14 and it's fairly snug.

Funthalia_Love

Recently I feel that Zara sizes are really under stated - as in I am a size 12 and am currently wearing an XL jumper just to have the sleeves cover my wrist watch. Another day then I would be swimming in a medium.