Size Guide

How Bandage Fabric Changes the Way You Choose a Size

Bandage dresses fit differently from woven eveningwear. The garment is built from narrow knitted bands that stretch and recover, so the dress shapes and holds the body rather than simply hanging from it. This means the numbers on a chart are only part of the story: how much compression you enjoy, how you plan to move during the evening, and the cut of the specific style all matter.

Fit expectations

A bandage dress is meant to feel snug. When you first put it on, it should lie smoothly against the skin without gaping at the neckline or rolling at the hem. It should not leave deep marks, restrict your breathing or pull the seams into visible ripples. Horizontal pulling lines across the bust or hips usually mean the size is too small. Loose bands that pucker at the waist suggest it is too large.

Style details that affect sizing

• Strapless and bodycon cuts depend on a close fit at the bust to stay in place, so measure that point carefully.
• Midi and maxi lengths need enough give through the thigh for walking and sitting. Check the hip measurement against how you actually move.
• Sleeved or high-neck designs add tension across the shoulders. If you have broad shoulders or a long torso, factor that in.
• Embellished or textured bands may stretch less than plain ones.

Practical tips before you decide

Measure in the underwear you plan to wear with the dress, and take each measurement twice. Try the dress on and sit down, raise your arms and walk a few steps. Bandage knits generally ease slightly with body warmth but do not loosen dramatically, so do not count on a tight dress relaxing into comfort.

To care for the fit over time, follow the garment's care label. Most bandage pieces are stored folded rather than hung, because hanging can stretch the bands out of shape over time.

For silhouette ideas, browse the Lookbook, or explore the current bandage dresses to compare cuts before measuring.