📏 Balmain men's and women's size guide

When investing in a Balmain piece, you expect an impeccable fit and a perfect drape. To ensure that your military jacket, biker jeans, or sculptural dress fits like a glove, it is essential to be familiar with Balmain sizing, which is often slightly slimmer compared to other brands.

👔 Balmain Men's Sizing

Tops (jackets, t-shirts, coats, sweaters, shirts)

FR Size	IT Size	Chest measurement (cm)	Waist measurement (cm)
XS	44	84 – 88	70 – 74
S	46	88 – 92	74 – 78
M	48	92 – 96	78 – 82
L	50	96 – 100	82 – 86
XL	52	100 – 104	86 – 90
XXL	54	104 – 108	90 – 94

🎯 Slim fit: Balmain men's jackets are often close-fitting. If you are between two sizes, go with the larger one.

Bottoms (jeans, trousers, shorts)

FR Size	US Size	Waist measurement (cm)	Hip measurement (cm)
36	28	72 – 74	88 – 90
38	30	76 – 78	92 – 94
40	32	80 – 82	96 – 98
42	34	84 – 86	100 – 102
44	36	88 – 90	104 – 106

👖 Balmain jeans are very structured (slim fits, stretch, etc.) — try them on with your favorite boots or sneakers.

👗 Balmain Women's Sizing

Tops & dresses (jackets, blazers, tops, dresses)

FR Size	IT Size	Chest measurement (cm)	Waist measurement (cm)	Hip measurement (cm)
34	38	80 – 84	60 – 64	86 – 90
36	40	84 – 88	64 – 68	90 – 94
38	42	88 – 92	68 – 72	94 – 98
40	44	92 – 96	72 – 76	98 – 102
42	46	96 – 100	76 – 80	102 – 106

🧥 Balmain dresses are very structured and often fitted at the waist: take a size up if you are between two.

Women's trousers & jeans

FR Size	US Size	Waist measurement (cm)	Hip measurement (cm)
34	24	60 – 64	86 – 90
36	26	64 – 68	90 – 94
38	28	68 – 72	94 – 98
40	30	72 – 76	98 – 102
42	32	76 – 80	102 – 106

👠 Balmain often offers high-waisted jeans with a side zip or golden decorative pockets — be sure to check the specific product guide!

🧵 Fitting tips

Balmain runs small: for very fitted cuts, a half-size up can offer more comfort.
The garments are often stretchy, especially jeans and dresses — this can compensate for a tighter fit.
Always check the fit information on the product page: "slim fit", "regular", "high-waisted", etc.