FatFace

Preloved FatFace at ReTreasure: relaxed, outdoorsy pieces made for weekends, walks and warm days. The rail here is small but steady, and it usually leans towards summer dresses, cotton shirts and easy tops in florals and stripes. Sizes typically run UK 8 to 14, and everything currently listed is graded Very good, so you are looking at clothes with plenty of wear left in them.

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Buying preloved FatFace

What turns up on the rail

FatFace stock here tends to be the softer, more casual end of the brand. Think v neck jersey dresses, tunic shapes, printed cotton shirts and simple tops. Florals and stripes come through most often, with the odd boho-leaning piece that works over swimwear or with jeans.

  • Day dresses and tunics, often knee length, usually in cotton or viscose blends: see the women's dresses rail.
  • Cotton and linen-look shirts, some with roll-tab sleeves, over in shirts and blouses.
  • Jersey and printed tops, plus occasional pieces we file under other, like lightweight layers.

Size spread typically sits between UK 8 and 14. Because the brand arrives in small numbers, it is worth checking the wider women's clothing pages too if you have a shape or colour in mind.

Sizing and fit notes

FatFace generally sits close to standard UK sizing, and if anything it errs on the roomy side. Tunics and jersey dresses are often cut with an easy body, so a size 12 can wear more like a generous 12. That said, fit does vary between ranges and across years, and older stock can differ from more recent seasons. Woven shirts tend to run straighter through the waist than the jersey pieces, and some styles are cut for layering, which adds room across the chest.

Because these are secondhand clothes, previous washing can also affect how cotton sits. We do not guess. Every listing has our own flat measurements taken by hand, and if you want extra points such as sleeve length, underarm to underarm or hem width, just ask before you buy and we will measure the actual item.

Why buy it preloved

FatFace is a UK high street brand pitched above budget chains, with fabric weights that reflect that. Cotton shirts hold their shape, jersey does not go thin after a season, and prints keep their colour. That is exactly the sort of clothing that rewards a second owner.

It also helps that these are practical clothes rather than trend pieces. A striped tunic or floral summer dress from a few seasons back still reads the same today, so buying preloved costs you nothing in relevance. Each item is one of a kind here, checked for marks, pilling and missing buttons, then graded honestly and photographed as it actually looks. If something has a flaw, you will see it in the photos and read it in the description.

Common questions

What condition is the FatFace stock in?

At the moment every FatFace piece on the rail is graded Very good, meaning light wear with no significant flaws. We also list New with tags, Like new, Good and Fair when they come in. Any marks, pulls or fading are photographed close up rather than described vaguely.

Does FatFace come up big or small?

It usually comes up true to UK sizing or slightly generous, particularly on tunics and jersey. Petite wearers sometimes find the shoulder seams sit wide on shirt styles. Always check the measurements on the listing, as they are taken from the garment itself and not from a brand size chart.

Is there much choice in FatFace here?

Honestly, no. FatFace arrives in small quantities, so at any point you might find only a handful of pieces and often just one per size. If nothing suits today, it is worth saving the page rather than settling for the wrong fit.

What fabrics should I expect?

Mostly cotton, cotton blends and viscose, with some jersey in the dresses and tops. These wash well but do best at 30 degrees and dried flat or on a line to keep prints sharp. Care labels are usually intact, and we will tell you if one has been cut out.

Nothing on this page suits me. What now?

Have a look through the wider women's clothing rails, since similar casual shapes turn up under other UK high street labels. We add new pieces most days, so the FatFace selection changes regularly. You can also message us with your size and the style you are after, and we will keep an eye out.