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Ted Baker's menswear tops run small and slim — owners consistently size up — while women's numbered pieces skew generous, with bottoms the most likely to run big.

Owners agree the menswear shirts and polos cut slim and small: forum posters call the shirts "on the small side and quite a slim waist," and a golf reviewer who normally wears a medium found a Ted Baker large (size 4) "perfect." The women's side is less uniform: one long-term buyer says the numbered sizing is "on the generous side" (a 3 wearing like a UK 12/14), while forum threads split — tops reported small, trousers and skirts reported big, jackets and dresses roughly true to size. The brand's own 0–7 numeric scales add friction, so checking the per-item conversion chart matters more here than with most brands.

Sizing advice: Size up one in men's shirts, polos, and tees (the cut is slim and small); on women's pieces stay true to size for dresses and jackets but consider a size down in trousers, skirts, and knits.

Per owner & reviewer reports: Are Ted Baker men's shirts true to size? — Mumsnet · Ted Baker Golf review — GolfThreads · Ted Baker clothes sizing explained — Honestly Helen · Ted Baker sizing? — Mumsnet

Third-party coverage addresses Ted Baker's clothing broadly rather than its sweatshirts specifically. Owners describe design-led pieces that generally wear well, and independent sizing guides say tops and jumpers run generous on the brand's numeric 0–5 size scale. Value is the recurring debate: customer reviews call pieces expensive for what they are, aggregate ratings diverge sharply between review platforms, and forum discussion of whether the brand is worth full retail commonly lands on buying it on sale. Recent shopper reviews of the web store also complain about slow refunds and returns friction.

Strengths

Owners who like the brand report distinctive detailing and generous, comfortable fits in tops and knitwear that hold up through repeated wear and washing.

Watch out for

Recurring complaints are inconsistent quality from item to item and prices that feel high at full retail, plus slow refunds from the online store.

Sizing

Ted Baker uses a numeric 0–5 scale (size 0 = UK 6 up to size 5 = UK 16), and reviewers report tops and jumpers run generous — check the per-item chart and consider sizing down for a trimmer fit.

About Ted Baker's sweatshirts line as a whole. Sources: Ted Baker Sizing Guide: Does It Run Big? — Tellar · Ted Baker clothes sizing explained — Honestly Helen · Ted Baker Review — Honest Brand Reviews · Ted Baker: Is it good quality clothing worth the price tag? — Styleforum