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NYC Sample Sale Sizing Guide

Complete international sizing reference for NYC sample sales — US, French, Italian, EU, UK conversions for women's, men's, and footwear, with brand-specific notes for 40+ brands.

4 SystemsUS, FR, IT, EU
Women & MenComplete charts
FootwearIncluded
40+ BrandsNotes included
The Guide

NYC Sample Sale Sizing Guide — International Size Conversions 2026

Sizing is one of the most critical factors in NYC sample sale shopping. With no fitting rooms at most events, arriving with accurate knowledge of your measurements across multiple international systems can be the difference between a great purchase and an expensive mistake. This guide covers every sizing system used at NYC sample sales. For what's on now, see our NYC Sample Sales This Week guide.

Key Tips

What You Need to Know

01

Know your measurements in cm — not just your label size

Size labels at sample sales are unreliable. Have your bust, waist, hips, and inseam in centimetres on your phone. Measure the actual garment on the rack for the most accurate fit assessment.

02

French brands: Sandro and Maje run one size small

FR 34 = US 2, FR 36 = US 4, FR 38 = US 6. Sandro and Maje tend to run slim — if you are between sizes, size up.

03

Italian brands: Marni, Canali use IT/EU sizing

IT 38 = US 4 women's. IT 46 = US 36 men's (suits). Marni silhouettes are often deliberately oversized — measure the garment rather than relying on the size label.

04

Footwear: always know your EU size

Aquazzura, René Caovilla use EU sizing. EU 37 = US 7, EU 38 = US 8, EU 39 = US 9. Bring your EU size to any luxury footwear sample sale.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

FR sizes run approximately one to two sizes smaller. FR 34 = US 2, FR 36 = US 4, FR 38 = US 6, FR 40 = US 8. Always verify with the specific brand's chart.
French brands (Sandro, Maje) use FR sizing. Italian brands (Marni, Canali, Aquazzura) use IT/EU sizing. US brands (Theory, Reformation, Rag & Bone) use US sizing.
Most NYC sample sales do not have dedicated fitting rooms. Wear a close-fitting base layer to try garments over. For shoes, wear thin socks or go barefoot for the most accurate fit.
At minimum: bust/chest, waist, hips, inseam — all in centimetres and inches. For shoes: your EU size. Having these on your phone is invaluable at sample sales.

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