Roberto Verino Size Guide: EU to Australian Sizing Explained

Roberto Verino sizing follows the European system, which means the number on the label isn't the number you're used to reaching for at home. If you're shopping our women's collection or building out tailoring for him, understanding EU to AU size conversion before you buy is the single best way to avoid a return and get the fit right the first time.

How Does Roberto Verino Sizing Compare to Australian Sizing?

Roberto Verino garments are cut and labelled to European standards, which run on a different numerical scale to Australian sizing. As a general guide, an EU 36 corresponds to an Australian size 8, an EU 38 to an Australian 10, an EU 40 to an Australian 12, and an EU 42 to an Australian 14. The pattern continues in two-size increments up the range, so an EU 44 sits around an Australian 16, and an EU 46 around an Australian 18. This isn't a universal constant across every European label — sizing conventions vary by country and by house — but it's a reliable starting point for Roberto Verino specifically, based on the brand's Spanish pattern blocks.

Is Roberto Verino True to Size?

Broadly, yes. Roberto Verino's pattern-making reflects a Spanish sensibility that favours a structured, tailored silhouette over an oversized or relaxed cut. Blazers, trousers and dresses are cut close to the body through the shoulder and waist, which means the garments read accurately to their labelled EU size rather than running generously. If you typically size up in fast-fashion labels because they're cut small, you may find Roberto Verino's true-to-size approach means your usual EU equivalent is the right call rather than a size larger. Where a specific style runs differently — a fuller-cut coat, for instance, or a fitted knit with less stretch — that's noted in the individual product description, so it's worth checking before you order rather than relying on the general rule alone.

Sizing for Structured Tailoring: Blazers, Coats and Trousers

Structured pieces are where European sizing women shop most cautiously, and rightly so — a blazer that's a size out through the shoulder can't be altered as easily as a hemline. For blazers and coats, measure across the back of your shoulder blades and compare against the brand's shoulder-width figure for each EU size, since shoulder fit is the hardest point to adjust after purchase. Waist and hip measurements matter more for trousers, and because Roberto Verino uses natural fibres like wool and cotton with limited stretch, these fabrics won't give the way a synthetic blend might. If you're between two sizes on the waist measurement, size up rather than down — a tailor can take in a waistband far more easily than let one out.

Sizing for Dresses and Soft Tailoring

Dresses and softer tailoring pieces allow slightly more room for interpretation than structured blazers, particularly styles with a wrap front, gathered waist or fluid drape. For these, bust and hip measurements are the more useful reference points than shoulder width. Refined colour palettes and natural fabrications mean these pieces are often designed to be worn close without feeling restrictive, so checking the garment's fabric composition alongside the size chart gives you a fuller picture — a silk-blend dress will move differently to a structured cotton-poplin shirt dress even within the same labelled size.

Menswear Sizing Notes

For the men's collection, Roberto Verino applies the same European numbering to shirts and tailoring, typically shown as a collar or chest measurement in centimetres rather than a single EU number. When shopping tailored jackets, prioritise the chest measurement and shoulder seam over jacket length, since length is a straightforward tailoring fix while chest and shoulder fit are not. Trousers are generally listed with a waist measurement in centimetres, which converts directly without needing a size-chart lookup.

How to Measure Yourself Correctly Before Ordering

Take three measurements before you size anything: bust or chest at the fullest point, natural waist (not where your jeans sit, but where your body creases when you bend sideways), and hip at the widest point, keeping the tape parallel to the floor throughout. Measure over light clothing, not bare skin, and don't pull the tape tight — it should sit flush without compressing. Compare these three numbers against the specific product's size chart rather than a general EU-AU conversion table, since chart figures can vary slightly between a fitted blazer and a relaxed shirt even within the same collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size am I in Roberto Verino if I'm an Australian size 12?
An Australian size 12 generally converts to a Roberto Verino EU 40, though it's worth checking the specific garment's measurements if you're between sizes.

Does Roberto Verino run small or large?
Roberto Verino runs true to size overall, with a structured, tailored fit rather than an oversized cut. Individual product pages will flag any style that fits differently to the general pattern.

Should I size up for wool tailoring pieces?
Not automatically — measure your chest, waist and hip against the specific product's size chart first. Because wool and other natural fibres have limited stretch, sizing up is only necessary if your measurement sits right on the boundary between two sizes.

Can I return an item if the EU size doesn't fit?
Yes, standard returns terms apply to sizing issues — check the returns policy on the product page or at checkout for the current timeframe and conditions.

Still unsure which size to order? Browse the full women's collection or explore tailoring in the men's collection, where each product page lists detailed measurements to help you order with confidence.