Giorgio Armani Size Guide
Giorgio Armani is a renowned Italian luxury fashion house celebrated for its sophisticated, tailored aesthetic and impeccable craftsmanship. The brand is known for a refined, streamlined fit that emphasises clean lines and elegant proportions. Armani garments tend to sit close to the body without being restrictive, making precise measurement essential before ordering online. The brand uses the Italian standard sizing system across menswear, womenswear, and accessories, with sizes ranging from XXS to XXXL. If you find yourself between two sizes, choosing the larger option is recommended to ensure comfort and ease of movement.
How to Measure
- Use a soft fabric or flexible tape measure for accuracy. Do not use a rigid ruler or measuring tape designed for construction.
- Chest: Measure horizontally around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape parallel to the ground and snug but not tight.
- Waist: Measure around your natural waistline (where your trousers naturally sit), keeping the tape comfortably loose without pulling.
- Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks, approximately 7–8 inches below your natural waist.
- Shoulder width: Measure from shoulder point to shoulder point across the back, directly below the shoulder bones.
- Shirt collar: Measure around your neck where a shirt collar would sit, adding one finger's width of space for comfort.
- Jeans waist: Measure the inside waistband of a pair of jeans that fits you well, laid flat on a table.
- Take all measurements whilst wearing minimal clothing and standing upright in a relaxed posture.
Women's Clothing Size Chart
| International | US | UK | EU | Italian | Chest (inches) | Waist (inches) | Hips (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0 | 4 | 32 | 36 | 30 | 22–23 | 31 |
| XS | 2 | 6 | 34 | 38 | 32 | 24–25 | 33 |
| S | 4 | 8 | 36 | 40 | 34 | 26–27 | 35 |
| M | 6 | 10 | 38 | 42 | 36 | 28–29 | 37 |
| L | 8 | 12 | 40 | 44 | 38 | 30–31 | 39 |
| XL | 10 | 14 | 42 | 46 | 40 | 32–33 | 41 |
| XXL | 12 | 16 | 44 | 48 | 42 | 34–35 | 43 |
| XXXL | 14–16 | 18–20 | 46–48 | 50–52 | 44–46 | 36–38 | 45–47 |
Men's Clothing Size Chart
| International | US | UK | EU | Italian | Chest (inches) | Waist (inches) | Collar (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 32 | 32 | 38 | 44 | 35–36 | 27 | 35–36 |
| XS | 34 | 34 | 40 | 46 | 37–38 | 28–29 | 37–38 |
| S | 36 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 39–40 | 30–31 | 39–40 |
| M | 38 | 38 | 44 | 50 | 41–42 | 32–33 | 41–42 |
| L | 40 | 40 | 46 | 52 | 43–44 | 34–35 | 43–44 |
| XL | 42 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 45–46 | 36–37 | 45–46 |
| XXL | 44 | 44 | 50 | 56 | 47–48 | 38–39 | 47–48 |
| XXXL | 46 | 46 | 52 | 58 | 49–51 | 40–41 | 49–51 |
Footwear Size Chart
| International | UK | US (Men's) | US (Women's) | EU | Foot Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 1–2.5 | 3–6.5 | 4–5.5 | 34–35.5 | 21–22.5 |
| XS | 3–3.5 | 7–8 | 6–6.5 | 36–36.5 | 23–23.5 |
| S | 4–4.5 | 8.5–9 | 7–7.5 | 37–37.5 | 24–24.5 |
| M | 5–5.5 | 9.5–10 | 8–8.5 | 38–38.5 | 25–25.5 |
| L | 6–6.5 | 10.5–11 | 9–9.5 | 39–39.5 | 26–26.5 |
| XL | 7–7.5 | 11.5–12 | 10–10.5 | 40–40.5 | 27–27.5 |
| XXL | 8–8.5 | 12.5–13 | 11–11.5 | 41–41.5 | 28–28.5 |
| XXXL | 9–11 | 14–16 | 12–14 | 42–44 | 29–31 |
Product-Specific Guidance
Shirts & Tailored Blouses
Giorgio Armani shirts are cut with precision tailoring that demands accurate collar and chest measurements. Measure your shirt collar where the collar band sits on your neck, and choose your collar size in centimetres from the chart above. Men's shirts should allow approximately one finger's width of space at the collar for comfort. Women's blouses from Armani typically offer a more contoured fit through the waist; if your chest and waist measurements fall into different sizes, prioritise your chest measurement and consider sizing up if you prefer a looser drape.
Trousers & Jeans
Armani trousers are renowned for their sharp tailoring and elegant silhouette. Measure the inside leg of a pair of trousers that fits you well to ensure an accurate inseam length. For jeans, measure the inside waistband of a favourite pair laid flat. Armani denim typically has a streamlined fit, so if you are between two waist sizes, select the larger size to avoid discomfort. Note that Italian sizing tends to run smaller than UK and US equivalents, so reference the Italian size column if you are accustomed to Italian-made garments.
Knitwear
Pullovers, cardigans, and knitted pieces from Armani drape elegantly and are designed with a close-fitting silhouette. Measure chest width across the fullest part and compare against the garment specifications on the product page. If a knit is intended as form-fitting, size according to your exact chest measurement. For a looser, more relaxed wear, select one size up from your standard size.
Trainers & Shoes
Armani footwear, including trainers and formal shoes, follows standard European sizing conventions. Measure your foot length in centimetres from heel to longest toe whilst standing, wearing the socks or hosiery you intend to wear with the shoes. Allow approximately 0.5–1 cm of space between your longest toe and the shoe's toebox to prevent discomfort. Italian-made shoes may fit slightly differently from UK brands, so consult individual product reviews if available.
Coats & Jackets
Outerwear from Armani is tailored to layer elegantly over structured garments. Measure your chest and shoulder width carefully. A coat should allow enough room for a shirt and jumper underneath without bunching. If you prefer a slimmer silhouette, follow your chest measurement; if you intend to layer heavily, consider sizing up one size.
Sizing Tips
- Armani uses the Italian sizing system, which typically runs one to two sizes smaller than UK equivalents. An Italian size 42 (women's) corresponds to UK 10; always cross-reference the size conversion chart to avoid disappointment.
- The brand is celebrated for precision tailoring, so accurate body measurements are crucial. Use a fabric tape measure, not a rigid rule, and measure over minimal clothing whilst standing relaxed with feet shoulder-width apart.
- If your measurements fall between two sizes, select the larger size for comfort, particularly in structured pieces such as jackets and tailored trousers. Armani's refined fit is designed to work with the body, not against it.
- Men's shirt collar size is given in centimetres. If you typically wear a 15.5" collar, convert to 39–40 cm using the chart. A correctly fitting collar should allow one finger's width of comfortable space.
- Armani footwear generally follows standard European sizing. Try shoes on later in the day when your feet are slightly swollen, and always allow 0.5–1 cm clearance in the toebox. Italian-made shoes may have a slightly narrower fit than UK brands.
- Returns and exchanges are the best safeguard when ordering luxury items online. Always check the retailer's returns policy before purchase, and consider ordering two sizes if uncertain, with the intention to return one.
- Garment fit can vary subtly between collections and seasons due to different fabric weights and production batches. Check product-specific customer reviews for feedback on whether an item runs true to size or tends toward a looser or snugger fit.
- All measurements in the charts above are in inches and centimetres. Refer to the metric conversion reference provided if you need to convert between units when taking your own body measurements.