As our shoe closet continues to grow, we are always trying to apply one designer's fit nuances with another. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way...as we all know, each designer sprinkles his/her magic sizing dust into each collection. Many a time, we have bought a pair of Manolo's that weren't quite big enough. Lucky for us, we stumbled upon this quick fit-guide to help us before we shop.
- Chloe: Tends to run true to size.
- Christian Lacroix: Lacroix's tend to run narrow in most styles and have very irregular sizing from shoe to shoe. Lacroix's can run from very small (up to a size and a half small, to true to size). Most times it would be recommended to purchase one half size larger than your usual US size, but because their sizing is so erratic, it would be best to ask the seller about the particular shoe you are interested in.
- D & G: D&G's run a half size small from EUR sizing to US sizing. Example: a 39 would be a US 8.5
- Dolce & Gabbana: Tends to run true to size.
- Donna Karan Collection: Tends to run true to size.
- Emilio Pucci: Pucci's run small. Most times it would be recommended to purchase one half size larger than your usual US size.
- Gianfranco Ferre: Tends to run true to size.
- Guiseppe Zanotti: Tends to run true to size.
- Jean Paul Gaultier: Gaultier's run very small. Most times it would be recommended to purchase a full size larger than your usual US size.
- Manolo Blahnik: Manolo's tend to run small/narrow depending on the style. Most times it would be recommended to purchase a half size larger than your usual US size.
- Marc Jacobs: Tend to run true to size.
- Roberto Cavalli: Cavalli's can run anywhere from true to size to a full size small. Usually the higher the incline the smaller they run, but they can vary from style to style. Most times it would be recommended to purchase one half size larger than your usual US size.
- Taryn Rose: Taryn's run a half size small. It would be recommended to purchase one half size larger than your usual US size.
(Via Studio Blu.)
