Maeve Sizing: Does Maeve Run Small, Big or True to Size?

Maeve sizing is more specific than a single brand-wide rule: Anthropologie says Colette pants typically run true to size, while fabric can change how roomy they feel. For the search phrase "maeve size chart", start with the retailer's chart, not a blanket instruction to size up or down. Its standard apparel chart maps XXS to 00, XS to 0 to 2, S to 4 to 6, M to 8 to 10, L to 12 to 14, and XL to 16. The plus chart covers 16W to 26W, and denim uses numeric waist sizes. Anthropologie's petite guide is about proportions rather than height alone: it describes adjusted rises and leg lengths, and names Maeve among labels with petite offerings. The Colette guide calls that collection high-rise and wide-leg, available in regular, petite, and tall lengths, with fabrics ranging from corduroy and denim to linen and knit. That is useful evidence, but not a promise that every Maeve style comes in every size or length. I would measure first, then check the exact garment's fit options and available sizes before deciding.

The four bottoms here let you separate waist fit from leg shape. Colette Striped Full Length Wide Leg Pants and Maeve Landry Pleated Wide-Leg Trousers both offer a wide-leg line, though the Landry pair is separate from Colette’s fit guidance. Colette Knit High-Rise Wide-Leg Full-Length Jeans give that silhouette a denim base, while Marnie Taffeta Tapered Pants are the outlier, with a tapered shape instead of Colette’s sweep. Landry adds front pleats and a drawstring waist. Anthropologie describes Colette as true to size, with linen fabrications relaxing slightly, so I would not size up just to get the volume of a wide leg. Use the chart to pick your waist size, then check the style’s inseam and fit length against a pair you already like. The Colette collection comes in regular, petite, and tall lengths; check the actual item’s options, because lengths are not universal across the Maeve line.

On tops, the silhouette tells you more than the letter size. Mabel Cotton Stretch Boxy Oxford Shirt is cut boxy; Market Day Shirred Long-Sleeve Top has a V-neckline and shirred bodice, and its review highlights say it runs a little small; Corey 100% Cotton Boxy Tee is the simplest relaxed option; and the Striped Tie-Neck Blouse has a front tie detail. Anthropologie lists a general apparel chart, but its fit options and available sizes change by garment. I would compare the bust measurement in the chart with a top that fits you, especially when the style is intentionally boxy or layered. The boxier pieces can read more generous through the body, while the tie-front blouse asks you to account for how you plan to wear its neck detail. If you prefer a neater tuck or closer shoulder line, read the garment description instead of assuming one letter size will sit the same way in a tee, shirt, and blouse.

Dresses are where I would check proportions rather than chase an abstract answer to whether Maeve runs small. The Mini Shirtdress is a shirt-dress silhouette; the Emmy Sleeveless Swing Mini Dress is cut for a swingy mini shape; Charlette Mock Neck Midi Slip Dress gives a longer, straighter line; and Mock Neck Ruched Dress introduces gathers through the body. Anthropologie says petite garments are proportioned, not simply shortened, with dress waists and hems adjusted; that makes the petite option worth checking if standard lengths bunch or sit low. My verdict: start with the exact garment's size options, use the chart for body measurements, and trust Colette's true-to-size note only for Colette. If between sizes, consider whether you need room through the bust, waist, or hip rather than defaulting to a universal size-up rule. For a first Maeve purchase, Colette is the clearest starting point because Anthropologie publishes a fit note for that line.