What If I Am Between Sizes? | KOSSR Size & Fit Guide

What Should I Do If I Am Between Sizes?

If you are between two KOSSR sizes, choose based on the garment’s fabric, silhouette, and your preferred fit. Because linen is a natural woven fabric with limited stretch, the larger size is often more comfortable for fitted, structured, or button-front pieces.

However, sizing up is not always necessary. If the product is already relaxed or oversized, your usual size may provide enough room. In some oversized styles, choosing the larger size may create more volume than expected.

The best way to decide is to compare your body measurements with the product size chart and garment measurements. Pay close attention to the areas where your measurements fall between sizes, such as bust, waist, hips, shoulders, rise, or length.

Quick Decision Guide

Use this quick guide to decide whether to size up, stay with your usual size, or size down when your measurements fall between two sizes.

Why Being Between Sizes Matters More With Linen

Linen is breathable, natural, and comfortable, but it usually has little to no stretch. This means a size that feels fine in stretchy knitwear may feel tighter in a woven linen garment.

When you are between sizes, the fabric structure becomes important. Linen does not usually stretch around the bust, waist, hips, thighs, or shoulders the way elastic fabrics do. A slightly larger size may provide better movement, better drape, and more comfort for warm weather.

Linen is also often styled with a relaxed look. A little ease can help the garment feel cooler, move more naturally, and create the soft effortless silhouette that many customers expect from linen clothing.

When Should I Size Up?

Sizing up is often the better choice when the garment is fitted, structured, button-front, or made from woven linen with very little stretch.

Consider Sizing Up If:

• Your bust, waist, or hips are close to the upper end of a size range.
• You prefer a relaxed or breezy linen fit.
• The garment has a fitted bodice or structured waist.
• The style has buttons that may pull across the bust or hips.
• You are choosing linen pants and need more room at the hips or thighs.
• You plan to wear the item in hot weather.
• You are concerned about slight shrinkage after washing.
• You prefer comfort over a very close fit.

Sizing up can be especially helpful for linen dresses, linen pants, fitted linen tops, and woven pieces that need room for sitting, walking, and daily movement.

When Should I Choose My Usual Size?

Your usual size may be the best choice if the product is already designed with enough ease. Many linen garments are intentionally relaxed, so sizing up may make the garment look too loose.

Choose Your Usual Size If:

• The product description says relaxed fit.
• The product description says oversized fit.
• Your measurements are only slightly between sizes.
• The garment measurements already include enough ease.
• You prefer the fit shown on the model.
• The item has an elastic waistband or adjustable tie.
• The garment has a loose silhouette, such as a flowy dress or oversized shirt.

Before choosing your usual size, compare the finished garment measurements with a similar piece you already own and like. This can help you understand how much room the KOSSR garment may have.

When Should I Size Down?

Sizing down should be done carefully. It may work for oversized styles, but it may not be suitable for fitted or structured linen garments.

Consider Sizing Down Only If:

• The product is intentionally oversized.
• Your measurements are closer to the smaller size.
• You prefer a less loose silhouette.
• The garment width is much larger than your preferred fit.
• The style has enough ease even in the smaller size.
• You have compared the garment measurements and are confident the smaller size will still allow movement.

Do not size down if the item is fitted, button-front, structured, narrow at the hips, or has no stretch and your measurements are closer to the larger size.

How to Decide Between Two Sizes

When deciding between two sizes, focus on the part of your body that needs the most room in that garment.

For example, if your bust fits size M but your hips fit size L in a linen dress, the better choice may depend on the dress shape. For a straight or fitted dress, size L may be safer. For a loose A-line dress, size M may still work if the hip area has enough room.

If You Are Between Sizes in Linen Dresses

For linen dresses, the best size depends on the silhouette. Some dresses are fitted at the bust or waist, while others are loose through the body.

Choose the Larger Size If:

• The dress is fitted at the bust or waist.
• The dress has a zipper with limited stretch.
• The dress has buttons across the bust or hips.
• Your hips are closer to the larger size.
• You prefer a relaxed, airy summer fit.

Your Usual Size May Work If:

• The dress is A-line, flowy, or relaxed.
• The waist is adjustable with a tie or wrap design.
• The garment measurements already provide enough ease.
• You prefer the model’s intended silhouette.

If You Are Between Sizes in Linen Tops

For linen tops, pay attention to bust, shoulders, armholes, and sleeve length. Woven linen tops may feel tight if the shoulders or bust are too narrow.

Choose the Larger Size If:

• You have broader shoulders.
• You have a fuller bust.
• The top is button-front and may gap at the bust.
• The armhole feels narrow in similar styles.
• You prefer a more relaxed linen look.

Your Usual Size May Work If:

• The top is loose, boxy, or oversized.
• The product description says relaxed fit.
• The garment width is already generous.
• You prefer a cleaner, less oversized silhouette.

If You Are Between Sizes in Linen Pants

For linen pants, comfort around the waist, hips, rise, and thighs is very important. Linen pants should allow sitting, walking, and movement without pulling.

Choose the Larger Size If:

• Your hips or thighs are closer to the larger size.
• The waistband is fixed and not elastic.
• The pants are straight-leg or fitted through the hip.
• You prefer comfort when sitting.
• You want a breezy warm-weather fit.

Your Usual Size May Work If:

• The pants have an elastic waist.
• The pants are wide-leg with generous hip room.
• The garment measurements already provide enough ease.
• You prefer a neater fit at the waist.

If You Are Between Sizes in Linen Skirts

For linen skirts, the waistband type is one of the most important details. A fixed waistband requires more precise sizing, while an elastic or tie waist can offer more flexibility.

Choose the Larger Size If:

• The skirt has a fixed waistband.
• Your waist measurement is closer to the larger size.
• The skirt is straight or fitted through the hips.
• You want more comfort when sitting.

Your Usual Size May Work If:

• The skirt has an elastic waistband.
• The skirt is A-line or flared.
• The waist has a tie or adjustable closure.
• The hip area is not fitted.

If You Are Between Sizes in Linen Sets

Linen sets can be more challenging because your top and bottom measurements may fall into different sizes. For example, your bust may match size S while your hips match size M.

Before choosing a set, check both pieces separately:

• Top bust measurement
• Top shoulder width
• Top length
• Bottom waist measurement
• Bottom hip measurement
• Bottom rise, inseam, or skirt length

If the set is sold as one size combination, choose the size that fits the less flexible piece better. For example, if the bottom has a fixed waist, prioritize the bottom fit. If the top is button-front and fitted, prioritize bust and shoulder comfort.

Should I Size Up Because Linen Shrinks?

Linen may shrink slightly after washing, depending on fabric treatment, wash temperature, drying method, and care routine. Proper care helps reduce shrinkage.

If you are between sizes and concerned about shrinkage, choosing the larger size may feel more comfortable, especially for fitted garments.

To help protect the fit:

• Follow the care label instructions.
• Wash linen in cool or lukewarm water.
• Avoid high heat drying.
• Air dry when possible.
• Do not use harsh washing cycles unless recommended.

If the garment is already very loose or oversized, sizing up only because of shrinkage may not be necessary.

How to Measure Before Choosing Between Sizes

Accurate measurements make size decisions easier. Use a soft measuring tape and measure while standing naturally.

Measure These Areas

• Bust: around the fullest part of your bust.
• Waist: around the narrowest part of your natural waist.
• Hips: around the fullest part of your hips and seat.
• Shoulders: from shoulder point to shoulder point across the back.
• Height: useful for dress, skirt, and pants length.
• Inseam: important for linen pants and shorts.

Compare your body measurements with both size options, then check the finished garment measurements when available. Finished garment measurements help show how much room the item will have.

Common Mistakes When Choosing Between Sizes

Many size issues happen because customers rely only on their usual size instead of checking the garment’s actual measurements.

Avoid These Mistakes

• Choosing only based on your usual size from another brand.
• Forgetting that linen usually has limited stretch.
• Sizing down in a fitted woven garment.
• Ignoring bust, hip, or thigh measurements.
• Not checking garment length based on height.
• Assuming all linen styles fit the same way.
• Not checking whether the style is relaxed, oversized, or structured.
• Choosing a size before reviewing the product description.

When Should I Contact KOSSR Support?

Contact KOSSR support before ordering if you are between sizes and still unsure which size to choose.

For better sizing guidance, include:

• Your bust, waist, and hip measurements
• Your height
• Your usual size in similar clothing
• The product name you want to buy
• The two sizes you are deciding between
• Your preferred fit: fitted, regular, relaxed, or oversized
• Any concerns such as broad shoulders, fuller bust, petite height, longer torso, or curvier hips

This information helps the support team provide more practical size guidance based on the product style and your fit preference.

Frequently Asked Questions About Being Between Sizes

Final Answer

If you are between KOSSR sizes, choose the size based on the garment style, fabric structure, and your preferred fit. Because linen is a woven fabric with limited stretch, the larger size is often more comfortable for fitted, structured, button-front, or straight-cut styles.

For relaxed or oversized linen styles, your usual size may be enough because the garment is already designed with extra ease. Sizing down may work only for some oversized pieces if the garment measurements still allow comfortable movement.

For the best result, measure your bust, waist, hips, shoulders, and height, compare them with the product size chart, review the fit notes, and contact KOSSR support if you need help choosing between two sizes.