The Saradon Dress: Why We Recommend Sizing Down

The Saradon is one of our most-loved Honey Bunch the Label designs, and it's easy to see why. It has long flared sleeves, a flattering V-neck wrap and a big ruffle hem that swishes when you walk. It's also the dress we get the most sizing questions about. The short answer: most women should size down. Here's why, plus how it looks on different women.

5 reasons to size down in the Saradon

1. It's designed to be voluminous

The Saradon uses a lot of fabric on purpose. The full skirt, wide flared sleeves and large ruffle hem give it that dreamy, floaty movement. That volume is part of the look, but it means the dress already feels roomy. Going down a size keeps the shape flowing without looking oversized.

2. The wrap and tie let you adjust the fit

Because it's a true wrap dress, you control how snug it sits at the waist. The waist range of each size overlaps with the next. For example, the XS fits roughly 74–86 cm around the waist, and the SM fits 80–92 cm. So the smaller size will usually still close comfortably, and simply ties a little tighter.

3. The bust is cut generously

The Saradon has bust pleats so it sits beautifully on fuller busts. If you have a smaller or average bust, your usual size can leave extra fabric and gaping at the front. Sizing down gives a neater fit through the bodice. (If you love a size but the bust is a little loose, a tailor can easily take in the bust darts.)

4. There's lots of room built in

Our model Tee normally wears a size 6–8, with an 88 cm bust, and she wears the XS. The XS measures roughly 98–102 cm around the bust, so there's still plenty of ease even in our smallest size.

5. The length barely changes between sizes

Worried a smaller size will be too short? The length only changes by a few centimetres across the whole range, from about 141 cm in the XS to 148 cm in the XXL. Sizing down won't turn your maxi into a midi.

See the Saradon on different women

The Saradon looks different on every body, and we love that. Here it is on a range of women, heights and shapes, in four of our prints.

Want more detail on our models' heights and measurements? See Meet Our Boho Beauties.

When to stay in your usual size

Sizing down suits most women, but not everyone. We'd recommend sticking with your usual size, or even going up if you're between sizes, if:

• You have a fuller bust (E cup and above). The Saradon is made for busty girls, but the wrap needs enough fabric to cross over comfortably at the front.
• Your waist is at the top of the range. Always check the waist measurement as well as the bust, so the wrap closes with room to tie.
• You've bought a Saradon before. The current version (Mark Two) has a slightly more fitted bust than the original, so get in touch and we'll help you confirm your size.

Saradon size chart

These are flat-lay measurements in centimetres. Double the bust and waist to get the full circumference. New to flat-lay measuring? Our flat lay guide shows you how.

Quick tip: measure a wrap dress you already love, lay it flat and compare it with the chart. It's the most reliable way to choose your size.

Shop the Saradon

All of our Saradon dresses share the same fit and cut, so this guide works for every print. Made from 100% soft, floaty rayon (cold wash only).

• Boheme Plume Saradon: chocolate, rust and peach florals with peacock and feather details.
• Ebony Saradon: a timeless solid black that you can dress up or down.
• Boho Dreams Saradon: soft denim blue with a petite floral print.
• Lulu Print Saradon: our vintage-inspired blue print (limited sizes left).

Still not sure which size to choose? Send us your bust and waist measurements and we'll happily help. Or come and try one on at Tonketti in Kuranda. x