Bershka is Inditex's youth brand — same family as Zara, but cut for an even younger, slimmer frame. Of all the mainstream fashion brands, Bershka has perhaps the strongest "size up" consensus among shoppers: one size up is standard for anything fitted, and two isn't unusual for jeans.
Below are Bershka's women's body measurements with EU, US, and UK conversions, the men's chart, and the rules that keep a Bershka order from going straight back in the returns bag.
How does Bershka fit?
Bershka cuts slim, full stop. Reviewers consistently report needing one — sometimes two — sizes up in jeans, trousers, and fitted dresses and tops. The exception is the oversized knitwear and hoodie end of the range, which fits true to size or roomy. Note that Bershka jeans run on their own numeric scale, separate from the regular clothing chart.
- Size up one in fitted tops and dresses; consider two in jeans and trousers.
- Oversized hoodies and knits fit true to size — don't size up there.
- Jeans use their own EU numeric scale (32–48), so check the denim chart specifically.
- The label is EU sizing: a Bershka 38 is a US 6 and a UK 10.
Women's size chart
Body measurements as republished from Bershka's size guidance. Jeans run on a separate numeric scale.
| EU | Size | US | UK | Bust | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | XS | 2 | 6 | 80–83 cm · 31.5–32.7" | 60–63 cm · 23.6–24.8" | 86–89 cm · 33.9–35" |
| 36 | S | 4 | 8 | 84–87 cm · 33.1–34.3" | 64–67 cm · 25.2–26.4" | 90–93 cm · 35.4–36.6" |
| 38 | M | 6 | 10 | 88–91 cm · 34.6–35.8" | 68–71 cm · 26.8–28" | 94–97 cm · 37–38.2" |
| 40 | L | 8 | 12 | 92–95 cm · 36.2–37.4" | 72–75 cm · 28.3–29.5" | 98–101 cm · 38.6–39.8" |
| 42 | XL | 10 | 14 | 96–99 cm · 37.8–39" | 76–79 cm · 29.9–31.1" | 102–105 cm · 40.2–41.3" |
| 44 | XXL | 12 | 16 | 100–103 cm · 39.4–40.6" | 80–83 cm · 31.5–32.7" | 106–109 cm · 41.7–42.9" |
Men's tops size chart
Garment chest measurements (the clothing itself, not your body) as republished from Bershka's size document.
| Size | Chest (garment) |
|---|---|
| S | 90–94 cm · 35.4–37" |
| M | 96–100 cm · 37.8–39.4" |
| L | 102–106 cm · 40.2–41.7" |
| XL | 108–112 cm · 42.5–44.1" |
Measurements are based on Bershka's published size charts and may vary by garment, fabric, and region. Always check the size chart on the product page before ordering.
Bershka sizing FAQs
Does Bershka run small?
Yes — Bershka has one of the strongest size-up consensuses of any high-street brand. It's a youth-oriented label cut for slim frames, and shoppers routinely go up one size in fitted pieces and up to two in jeans. Oversized knits and hoodies are the exception and fit true to size.
What is my Bershka size in US sizing?
Bershka uses EU sizing: a 34 is a US 2, a 36 is a US 4, a 38 is a US 6, a 40 is a US 8, a 42 is a US 10, and a 44 is a US 12 — matching XS through XXL in Bershka's letters.
Why do Bershka jeans fit differently from its other clothes?
Bershka sizes denim on its own numeric scale (EU 32–48) with its own waist measurements, separate from the regular clothing chart. Combined with the brand's slim cut, that's why jeans are where most sizing surprises happen — check the denim-specific chart and consider going up two.
Is Bershka sizing the same as Zara?
They're both Inditex brands and both run small, but Bershka is cut slimmer still — it targets a younger customer. If you already size up at Zara, expect to size up at least as much at Bershka, especially in bottoms.
