Every ILARA piece is cut in small runs, so sizing is consistent across a collection but can vary a little between fabrics. Tissue silk and satin crepe fall softly; raw silk holds more structure and reads slightly closer on the body.
Our sizes
ILARA is cut to standard UK sizing. These are body measurements — the person, not the garment. Most pieces are cut with a relaxed drape and sit generously over them.
| ILARA | UK | Bust | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 8–10 | 33" / 84cm | 26" / 66cm | 36" / 91cm |
| M | 12 | 36" / 91cm | 29" / 74cm | 39" / 99cm |
| L | 14 | 38" / 97cm | 31" / 79cm | 41" / 104cm |
| XL | 16 | 40" / 102cm | 33" / 84cm | 43" / 109cm |
| XXL | 18 | 42" / 107cm | 35" / 89cm | 45" / 114cm |
A number of our kaftans are cut in one size, designed to fall generously and be worn belted or loose. Sold-out sizes appear crossed out on the product page; on most pieces we hold one per size, and once a run is finished the pattern is retired.
Garment measurements
Where a product page lists a size chart, those are garment measurements: the piece laid flat, measured across and doubled. Kameez and kaftan length is taken from the highest point of the shoulder to the hem, and assumes a height of 5'5" — if you are taller, the hem will sit higher.
How to measure
Measure over light clothing, keeping the tape level and comfortably loose rather than tight.
- Bust — around the fullest part of the bust, with the tape flat across the back.
- Waist — around the narrowest part of the natural waist, above the hip bone.
- Hip — around the fullest part of the hip, roughly 20cm below the waist.
Between sizes?
Our pieces are cut with a relaxed drape. If you fall between two sizes, take the smaller — sizing up usually reads loose rather than generous.
Fit notes
- Kaftans fall away from the body and are forgiving through the waist and hip.
- Kurta and three-piece sets are cut closer through the shoulder and bust, with a straighter line through the body. Trousers sit at the natural waist.
- Sharara and palazzo sets are full through the leg; the length is cut for wearing with a heel.
Not sure?
Email contact@ilara.co or message us with the piece and your usual size — we send exact garment measurements the same day. We would rather you order the right size first time, so please ask before you buy.