Umlinganiselo · Size & fit

Find your fit

Imbola pieces are made to move with you. Find your size below, and reach out any time — we're happy to help you choose.

Dress sizing

Designed to drape. If you are between sizes, size up for a relaxed silhouette.

SizeBust (cm)Waist (cm)Hip (cm)
XS80–8462–6686–90
S84–8866–7090–94
M88–9270–7494–98
L92–9774–7998–103
XL97–10279–84103–108
XXL102–10884–90108–114

How to measure

  • Bust: measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape level.
  • Waist: measure around your natural waistline.
  • Hip: measure around the fullest part of your hips.
  • Garment length varies by style — see the product description.

Imbola is cut for the African body. Between sizes, size up for a relaxed drape — and remember each handcrafted piece carries its own subtle, celebrated variation.

Skirt sizing

Sized to sit at the natural waist.

SizeWaist (cm)Hip (cm)
S66–7090–94
M70–7494–98
L74–7998–103
XL79–84103–108

How to measure

  • Waist: measure around your natural waistline.
  • Hip: measure around the fullest part of your hips.

Imbola is cut for the African body. Between sizes, size up for a relaxed drape — and remember each handcrafted piece carries its own subtle, celebrated variation.

Trouser sizing

High-rise and generous through the hip.

SizeWaist (cm)Hip (cm)
S66–7090–94
M70–7494–98
L74–7998–103
XL79–84103–108

How to measure

  • Waist: measure around your natural waistline.
  • Hip: measure around the fullest part of your hips.
  • Inseam varies by style — see the product description.

Imbola is cut for the African body. Between sizes, size up for a relaxed drape — and remember each handcrafted piece carries its own subtle, celebrated variation.

Jacket sizing

Tailored to layer over your Imbola pieces.

SizeBust (cm)Waist (cm)
XS80–8462–66
S84–8866–70
M88–9270–74
L92–9774–79
XL97–10279–84

How to measure

  • Bust: measure around the fullest part of your chest.
  • Waist: measure around your natural waistline.

Imbola is cut for the African body. Between sizes, size up for a relaxed drape — and remember each handcrafted piece carries its own subtle, celebrated variation.

Top sizing

A relaxed fit that pairs with Imbola bottoms.

SizeBust (cm)Waist (cm)
XS80–8462–66
S84–8866–70
M88–9270–74
L92–9774–79
XL97–10279–84

How to measure

  • Bust: measure around the fullest part of your chest.
  • Waist: measure around your natural waistline.

Imbola is cut for the African body. Between sizes, size up for a relaxed drape — and remember each handcrafted piece carries its own subtle, celebrated variation.

Bucket hat sizing

Choose the size closest to your head circumference.

SizeHead circumference (cm)
S54–55
M56–57
L58–59
XL60–61

How to measure

  • Head: measure around your head just above the ears and eyebrows, where the hat will sit.

Imbola is cut for the African body. Between sizes, size up for a relaxed drape — and remember each handcrafted piece carries its own subtle, celebrated variation.

Headwraps & doeks

One size. Each headwrap measures roughly 145 × 75 cm — generous enough for multiple tying styles.

How to measure

  • No measuring needed — our headwraps are one size and made to be styled your way.

Naturally dyed; slight colour variation is expected and celebrated. Hand-wash cold, dry flat, iron on the reverse.

Ready-to-wear designed for living — from umtshato to umgidi to everyday. We celebrate the curves, intention and heritage of the African body. Between sizes? Size up for a relaxed drape.