Banana Republic Women's Size Chart
Complete women's sizing guide for Banana Republic with measurements, fit tips, and conversions
Use this women size chart to compare your measurements against Banana Republic's official sizing. Each table shows body measurements and international conversions.
Fit Notes
Banana Republic is the most tailored of the Gap Inc. brands — sleeves sit closer, shoulders are drafted narrower, and pants have a shorter rise than Gap's equivalent, which is why cross-shoppers migrating from Gap often size up. Men's dress shirts come in Slim, Standard, and Athletic, and the Athletic cut is the underrated option for buyers with a wider chest who find Standard boxy through the waist. Women's dresses lean short in the torso, and the sheath and shift silhouettes in particular are cropped for a petite frame. BR's suiting is cut on a modern block with a shorter jacket length than Brooks Brothers or Ralph Lauren.
Common Sizing Mistakes
The main mistake is assuming Banana Republic and Gap share a size block — they don't; Banana runs about half a step slimmer in tops, and a Gap medium buyer often needs a BR large. On suiting, buyers frequently order their off-the-rack jacket size without checking the sleeve length, which BR publishes but many shoppers ignore, and Banana's sleeves run about a half inch shorter than industry standard at the same jacket size. A third pitfall is the BR Traveler line — it uses a technical fabric with more stretch, so buyers who wear a Standard Fit in the classic shirt often find the Traveler equivalent too loose at the same size.
How Banana Republic Compares
Against Gap, Banana Republic is trimmer through the waist and slightly shorter in the sleeve at the same numeric size. Against J.Crew's Classic Fit, Banana Standard is very close but a hair longer in the body. Against Bonobos, Banana Republic is comparable in the chest but has a shorter rise on chinos at the same waist.
Size data referenced from Banana Republic's size charts, last verified July 2026.
Last updated: Q3 2026 · Reviewed quarterly by JC, SizeHub editor
Women's Sizing
Tops & Shirts
| Size | Chest (in) | Waist (in) |
|---|---|---|
| XS T | 32.5 | 26.0 |
| XS T | 33.5 | 27.0 |
| S T | 34.4 | 28.0 |
| S T | 35.4 | 28.9 |
| M T | 36.4 | 29.9 |
| M T | 37.4 | 31.1 |
| L T | 39.0 | 32.5 |
| L T | 40.6 | 34.1 |
Pants & Bottoms
| Size | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 24.0 | 33.5 |
| XXS | 25.2 | 34.6 |
| XS | 26.0 | 35.4 |
| XS | 27.2 | 36.6 |
| S | 28.0 | 37.4 |
| S | 29.1 | 38.6 |
| M | 29.9 | 39.4 |
| M | 31.1 | 40.6 |
Shoes
| US | UK | EU | CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 35-36 | 21.6 |
| 5.5 | 3.5 | 36 | 22.2 |
| 6 | 4 | 36-37 | 22.5 |
| 6.5 | 4.5 | 37 | 23 |
| 7 | 5 | 37-38 | 23.5 |
| 7.5 | 5.5 | 38 | 23.8 |
| 8 | 6 | 38-39 | 24.1 |
| 8.5 | 6.5 | 39 | 24.6 |
| 9 | 7 | 39-40 | 25.1 |
| 9.5 | 7.5 | 40 | 25.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Banana Republic run large?
Banana Republic generally runs true to size. Some shoppers find their relaxed-fit items run slightly large.
Is Banana Republic the same sizing as Gap?
They share the same parent company but Banana Republic tends to be slightly more tailored. Similar numerical sizing applies.
How do BR shoes fit?
Banana Republic shoes run true to US sizing. Their leather shoes may need a brief break-in period.
How to Measure
Chest
Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape horizontal.
Waist
Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape comfortably loose.
Hips
Stand with feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips.