Ask Away, We Answer Here: Fit & Fabric, Spring 26

Welcome to Ask & Answer: a series where we quite literally open a thread dedicated to tackling your questions, hearing your comments, and discussing all things fit, fabric, and function—think of it as our very own Reddit thread, right here on Substack. We’ve collected real DM’s that our team of stylists has received since the Spring 2026 collection launched for pre-order, and we’re going to dive into them for you here. Perhaps your questions will be answered here—and if you have questions of your own, write them in the comments section, and we’ll answer them for you there.

Q: “Honest question—how do your feet not slip around in the Ulrich slingbacks when you wear them with socks?”

A: Here are a few things we do. Ok, for a runway show we’ll put double-stick tape on the actual foot bed. The problem is that gums up the shoe—and ruins it for wearing with a bare foot, so not the best option for long term. My favorite is putting down the Dr. Scholl’s silicone pad right under the front ball of the foot—that works great, and is comfy, too. - Amy

Q: “Is the brown Leather Zip Up Hoodie Jacket the same weight as the pebbled black leather jacket from last Fall?”

A: Same shape, definitely lighter. Think outerwear bomber vs medium-weight spring anorak vibes. It feels more “supple” - a word that makes me cringe but it seems right. - Amy

Q: “Can a curvy person REALLY wear that hoop pencil skirt? Or is this style just not for me?”

A: Yes! Have you seen Darianne @darianne.tibi or Stella on Style Class (Season 7, Episodes 10 & 13)? It fits higher on the waist closer to the belly button. Check the size chart against your own high waist specs. - Keturah

Q: “What’s so luxe about the fabrics from Spring versus any other collection?”

A: Hmm, I don’t think it’s extra luxe vis-à-vis any other Tibi collection. So, let me just explain what luxe means. We use the best mills in Europe—Sordevolo, Tessibilia, Dinamo—these mills produce for Hermes, Gucci, Balenciaga. We love beautiful fabrics and because we’re independent, because I report to myself, we’re able to make this possible. We don’t do massive ad campaigns or insane runway shows, we also don’t work with big department stores that have drained many companies - what that means is, we can put our funds in the right place - the materials and the make. Traci and I spend a lot of time thinking about how we want to feel in our clothes—the fabrics are super important. Always have been. - Amy

A: Ahh, I know that can be frustrating. Here’s a helpful thing to know—if an item looks loose on one model (let’s say the oversized Liam Blazer) and other items look more fitted (the Compact Stretch Knit Pencil Skirt for example) it’s because we don’t offer all things oversized, or all things slim. We create designs that we want to wear the way we want to wear them. We’re not locked in to presenting only one type of fit. So, if it’s oversized on a model, it will be oversized on you if you order your size—we don’t put larger pieces on a model to effect ease. The relaxed vibe is meticulously built into our style. If we show an item that’s fitted on the model, it will be fitted on you. If we show an item that’s fitted on a model, it will be fitted on you. Look at the Tibi size chart—see where your sizing matches up. For example, I’m just 5’5”, 120 lbs, I have 38” hips, 34” bust, and 27” waist—I wear a 4, a Small, or a 27 in Tibi across the board. Now, it’s a free country—if you don’t want something oversized, you can always try sizing down. Conversely, if you want something looser, size up. We’re all good here. - Amy