Kaffe Curve runs in sizes 42–56 (letter sizes S–XL). Kaffe Curve's own guidance is genuinely useful here: for tops, choose your size based on your bust measurement, since many styles are designed with extra room around the hips for a flattering, comfortable fit. For bottoms, start with your hip measurement, since many styles use an elastic or flexible waistband that adjusts even if your waist and hip differ in size.
Kaffe Curve size chart (cm)
| Letter Size | Kaffe Curve Size | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) | Inner leg (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 42 | 102 | 85 | 107 | 80–82 |
| S | 44 | 107 | 90 | 112 | 80–82 |
| M | 46 | 112 | 95 | 117 | 80–82 |
| M | 48 | 117 | 100 | 122 | 80–82 |
| L | 50 | 122 | 105 | 127 | 80–82 |
| L | 52 | 127 | 110 | 132 | 80–82 |
| XL | 54 | 132 | 115 | 137 | 80–82 |
| XL | 56 | 137 | 120 | 142 | 80–82 |
Measurements are based on a body height of 168–174 cm. Source: Kaffe Curve official size chart.
The "Kaffe Curve Size" column above (42–56) is the number printed on the garment label and the one used throughout our store — this is different from the separate EU/DE/FR conversion (44–58) that Kaffe Curve's own chart also lists alongside UK and US equivalents. If you're converting from a UK size from another brand, use the UK row on Kaffe Curve's own chart rather than assuming a direct match to ours, since the two numbering systems run two sizes apart.
How to measure yourself
- Bust: measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape horizontal and close to the body.
- Waist: measure at the narrowest point of your torso.
- Hip: measure around the widest part of your hips.
- Inner leg: for trousers, measure from the crotch to the ankle on the inside of your leg.
- For tops and dresses, your bust measurement is the most reliable starting point. For trousers, skirts and jeans, start from your hip measurement.
- The chart above is based on a body height of 168–174cm; if you're noticeably shorter or taller than this, garment proportions (especially trouser length) may sit differently than the chart suggests.
Choosing between sizes
- Tops and dresses: if your bust measurement falls between two sizes, the extra room Kaffe Curve builds into the hip area means you can usually size based on bust alone without needing to size up.
- Trousers and jeans: if your waist and hip measurements suggest different sizes, the flexible waistband on most styles means sizing to your hip measurement is the safer choice.
- Kaffe Curve runs across sizes 42 to 56; our range currently stocks 42–52 depending on the style.
Frequently asked questions
What size am I in letters if I wear a Kaffe Curve size 48?
Size 48 corresponds to letter size M, with a chest of around 117cm, waist of 100 cm and hip of 122cm. The full conversion is in the table above.
Does Kaffe Curve run true to size?
Kaffe Curve is designed specifically for fuller figures, with many styles offering extra ease through the hip on tops and dresses, and flexible waistbands on trousers and jeans. This means it's worth sizing on bust (for tops) or hip (for bottoms) rather than assuming a single measurement determines the whole fit.
Should I size up or down in Kaffe Curve?
Generally neither — choose your size based on the measurement Kaffe Curve recommends for that garment type (bust for tops, hip for bottoms) and the built-in ease and stretch in most styles should account for the rest.
What sizes does Kaffe Curve come in?
Kaffe Curve runs from size 42 to size 56 (equivalent to S–XL in letter sizing). Not every style is available in every size in this range.
Why does Kaffe Curve recommend different measurements for tops versus bottoms?
Because their tops and dresses are cut with extra room through the hip, while their trousers and jeans rely on flexible waistbands, the brand finds bust-based sizing more reliable for tops and hip-based sizing more reliable for bottoms.
Last updated: 15/07/2026
