Comparison
Italian vs French Sizing
On paper, IT and FR women's sizing looks identical: both add 2 to the generic EU number. In practice, the two national fits diverge sharply in shoulder, sleeve and shoe last.
Italian cuts prioritize a defined shoulder and a slimmer bust — the typical IT 42 has narrower shoulders than an FR 42.
French cuts run longer through the sleeve and softer through the bust — Parisian labels (Sézane, Rouje) fit true to FR at the label, roomier through the arm.
Shoes: Italian luxury (Prada, Gucci, Tod's) runs narrow and long; French (Louboutin, Repetto) runs narrow with a shorter toe.
| US | EU | IT | FR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 32 | 34 | 34 |
| 2 | 34 | 36 | 36 |
| 4 | 36 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 38 | 40 | 40 |
| 8 | 40 | 42 | 42 |
| 10 | 42 | 44 | 44 |
Key takeaways
- IT = EU + 2. FR = EU + 2. Labels match; cuts don't.
- Italian: narrow shoulder, defined waist. French: longer sleeve, softer bust.
- Both run narrow in luxury footwear — size up 0.5 vs. athletic.
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