Faherty Sizing: Does Faherty Run Small, Big or True to Size?

Faherty usually runs true to size, but the right pick depends on the individual garment. The faherty size chart is not one universal conversion: the brand says select women's garments come in XXS to XXL, while bottoms use numeric 24 to 32. Its FAQ says to choose your normal size unless the product page says otherwise, and it points shoppers to an item-specific chart. For select pieces, Tall adds 2 inches of body length, 1.5 inches to sleeves, and 2 inches to pants inseam. The women's bottoms chart pairs alpha sizes with numeric sizes and waist and hip measurements, which is more useful than guessing from one old pair of jeans. Eligible domestic purchases can be exchanged for another size through Faherty's returns portal. I would use that as a fallback, not as permission to skip the measurements. Here I compare classic trousers, relaxed drawstring pants, long and short dresses, and fitted versus relaxed knits. If you are between sizes, use the measurements and fit note for the garment you are buying, not a broad claim that the whole label runs small or large.

These trousers show why inseam matters as much as waist. Sunwashed Canvas Dockside Pant is classic fit with a 31.5-inch inseam; Heritage Cord 5-Pocket Pant is classic fit with a 32-inch inseam. Nordstrom's Organic Cotton Twill Drawstring Wide Leg Pants have a true-to-size note and sizes XXS through XXL; Seafarer Wide Leg Pleated Chino Pants have the same fit note but show numeric sizes 24, 26, 27, 28, and 29. Dockside is 98% organic cotton with 2% elastane, while the cord pant uses 99% regenerative cotton and 1% spandex. Those numbers do not tell you how the rise will feel, so I would measure a pair you already like from crotch seam to hem and compare its waistband with the item guide. A drawstring waist and a structured chino will not fit the same, even if the chart points to one number. Faherty's bottoms chart provides waist and hip measurements; use it with the cut and inseam, not instead of them.

With dresses, skirt length and room through the body deserve equal attention. Heritage Cord Shirtdress is 36 inches long, while Tideweave Shirtdress measures 51.5 inches and is labeled relaxed body. The Tideweave product guide also pairs alpha sizes XXS to XXL with numeric sizes 00 to 20, so check the garment guide rather than assume every Faherty dress uses the same scale. Nordstrom's Kasey Dream Gauze Tiered Organic Cotton Minidress is marked true to size and shows sizes XXS through XL; Sunwashed Slub Organic Cotton Maxi Tank Dress is also true to size, with M, L, and XL shown when checked. I would compare the listed length with a dress you already own, then decide how much ease you want around the waist and bust. The cord shirtdress is shorter and button-front; Kasey is tiered; Tideweave is the longer shirt shape; Sunwashed Slub is a tank-style maxi. A height alone cannot predict where a hem will land, so measurements are the useful part.

The top half has a clear split between close and easy fits. Sunwashed Cotton Ribbed Cardigan is labeled fitted, measures 25.5 inches long, and uses 100% organic cotton; Miramar Linen Relaxed Polo is labeled relaxed, measures 24.5 inches, and blends 55% linen with 45% organic cotton. Nordstrom marks Hometown Rugby Top true to size and currently shows every listed size except M. Featherweight Freestyle Button-Up Shirt is also marked true to size, with XS, S, and M shown. For a fitted cardigan, I would compare the chest measurement before deciding whether to size up; for a rugby or relaxed polo, start with your normal size unless its product page says otherwise. Faherty's FAQ supports that as a baseline, but it also says fit varies by item. My verdict is to use the garment's own chart and notes first, especially when you are buying a more fitted knit. A chart can narrow the guess, while a size exchange is a backup if your eligible order still needs adjustment.