Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Size Guide

Dolce & Gabbana represents the pinnacle of Italian luxury fashion, synonymous with sensual tailoring, bold prints, and statement silhouettes that celebrate confidence and glamour. The brand is renowned for its meticulous craftsmanship and fashion-forward designs, from iconic corset dresses to impeccably structured blazers and sumptuous knitwear. However, navigating Dolce & Gabbana sizing requires careful attention, as the brand predominantly uses Italian sizing and is known for its characteristically close-to-body tailoring, particularly in dresses and formalwear. The brand typically runs small compared to standard UK sizing, meaning many customers need to size up for comfort. Whether you're investing in signature pieces like corset-embellished gowns, tailored outerwear, or contemporary ready-to-wear, understanding your true measurements and the brand's unique fit philosophy is essential for finding garments that flatter and last.

How to Measure Yourself

To find your perfect Dolce & Gabbana size, take accurate measurements wearing only undergarments or fitted clothing. Use a soft measuring tape and keep it parallel to the ground without pulling too tightly. Refer to these measurements when consulting the size charts below.

1. Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape measure comfortably snug across your shoulder blades and the front of your bust.
2. Waist: Measure around your natural waistline (the narrowest part of your torso), keeping the tape relaxed but not loose. This is typically where your belly button sits.
3. Hips: Stand with feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips and bottom, approximately 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) below your waist.
4. Shoulder Width: For tailored pieces like blazers and shirts, measure from shoulder point to shoulder point across the back.
5. Inseam (for trousers and jeans): Measure from the inner thigh down to your ankle bone while wearing flat shoes, or measure the inseam of trousers that fit you well.
6. Sleeve Length: Extend your arm straight out to the side and measure from the centre back neck, across the shoulder, to your wrist bone.

Women's Clothing Size Chart

Dolce & Gabbana women's clothing uses Italian (IT) sizing. The brand is known for a fitted, hourglass silhouette and often runs small, particularly in signature corset dresses and formal pieces. Consider sizing up if you have a fuller bust or prefer a less tailored fit.

Italian (IT)	UK Size	US Size	EU Size	Bust (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hips (cm)
36	4	0	32	80	62	88
38	6	2	34	83	65	91
40	8	4	36	86	68	94
42	10	6	38	90	72	98
44	12	8	40	94	76	102
46	14	10	42	98	80	106
48	16	12	44	102	84	110
50	18	14	46	106	88	114
52	20	16	48	111	94	118
54	22	18	50	116	100	124

Women's Swimwear & Beachwear Size Chart

Dolce & Gabbana swimwear typically runs small and fits snugly. Most customers find they need to size up by one size for comfort, particularly if you prefer a less fitted cut or have a fuller bust.

Italian (IT)	EU Size	US Size	UK/International	Recommended Fit
1	38	XS	6–8	Extra Small
2	40	S	8–10	Small
3	42	M	10–12	Medium
4	44	L	12–14	Large
5	46	XL	14–16	Extra Large

Men's Clothing Size Chart

Dolce & Gabbana men's clothing uses Italian sizing and is tailored with a modern, fitted silhouette. The brand maintains consistent sizing across most categories, though classic fits may run slightly more generous than contemporary collections. Chest and waist measurements should guide your size selection.

Italian (IT)	UK/US Size	EU Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hips (cm)
44	XS	44	88–91	73–76	91–94
46	S	46	92–95	77–80	95–97
48	M	48	96–99	81–84	98–101
50	L	50	100–103	85–88	102–105
52	XL	52	104–107	89–92	106–109
54	XXL	54	108–111	93–96	110–113
56	3XL	56	112–115	97–100	114–117
58	4XL	58	116–119	101–104	118–121
60	5XL	60	120–123	105–108	122–125

Men's Dress Shirts & Tailored Tops Size Chart

Dolce & Gabbana dress shirts and tailored tops use Italian sizing by neck circumference and are cut for a modern, fitted silhouette. These typically run true to size but may be snug through the shoulders and torso.

Collar Size (IT)	UK Size	Neck Circumference (cm)	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hips (cm)
37	14.5	84–87	88–91	69–72	87–90
38	15	88–91	92–95	73–76	91–94
39	15.5	92–95	96–99	77–80	95–97
40	15.75	96–99	100–103	81–84	98–101
41	16	100–103	104–107	85–88	102–105
42	16.5	104–107	108–111	89–92	106–109
43	17	108–111	112–115	93–96	110–113
44	17.5	112–115	116–119	97–100	114–117
45	17.75	116–119	120–123	101–104	118–121

Men's Underwear & Swimwear Size Chart

Dolce & Gabbana men's underwear and swimwear are sized by waist measurement. The brand offers a range from XS to XXL, and typically runs true to size, though some customers prefer to size up for greater comfort and a more relaxed fit.

UK Size	US Size	EU/IT Size	Waist (inches)	Waist (cm)
S	XS	XXS	30–32	76–81
M	S	XS	32–34	81–86
L	M	S	34–36	86–91
XL	L	M	36–38	91–96
XXL	XL	L	38–40	96–108

Women's Footwear Size Chart

Dolce & Gabbana shoes use European sizing. Women's footwear typically runs true to size, though some styles may feel snug initially and benefit from a half-size up if you have wider feet or prefer extra comfort.

UK Size	US Size	EU Size	Japan Size	Foot Length (cm)
1	4	34	21	21.5
1.5	4.5	34.5	21.5	22
2	5	35	22	22.5
2.5	5.5	35.5	22.5	23
3	6	36	23	23.5
3.5	6.5	36.5	23.5	24
4	7	37	24	24.5
4.5	7.5	37.5	24.5	25
5	8	38	25	25.5
5.5	8.5	38.5	25.5	26
6	9	39	26	26.5
6.5	9.5	39.5	26.5	27
7	10	40	27	27.5
7.5	10.5	40.5	27.5	28
8	11	41	28	28.5
8.5	11.5	41.5	28.5	29
9	12	42	29	29.5

Men's Footwear Size Chart

Dolce & Gabbana men's shoes use European sizing and typically run true to size. Italian leather craftsmanship means quality construction, though some styles may require a brief break-in period.

UK Size	US Size	EU Size	Japan Size	Foot Length (cm)
4	5	38	23	23.5
4.5	5.5	38.5	23.5	24
5	6	39	24	24.5
5.5	6.5	39.5	24.5	25
6	7	40	25	25.5
6.5	7.5	40.5	25.5	26
7	8	41	26	26.5
7.5	8.5	41.5	26.5	27
8	9	42	27	27.5
8.5	9.5	42.5	27.5	28
9	10	43	28	28.5
9.5	10.5	43.5	28.5	29
10	11	44	29	29.5
10.5	11.5	44.5	29.5	30
11	12	45	30	30.5
11.5	12.5	45.5	30.5	31
12	13	46	31	31.5
13	14	47	32	32.5

Dolce & Gabbana Jeans Size Guide

Dolce & Gabbana jeans are labelled using Italian sizing and are famously tailored through the hips and rear, often with a high-rise or mid-rise cut. The brand's denim typically runs small and fits snugly, so most customers benefit from sizing up by one to two sizes from their usual UK or US size.

Italian Size (IT)	UK/US Waist Equivalent (inches)	Typical UK Dress Size	Recommended Action
42	28–29	6–8	True to size or size down
44	30–31	8–10	True to size or size down
46	32–33	10–12	True to size
48	34–35	12–14	True to size or size down
50	36–37	14–16	True to size
52	38–39	16–18	True to size or size down
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