How to find the right T-shirt size without trying it on

When clothes bought online go back, the reason is usually the size, not the quality. There is no need to guess: all you need is a T-shirt you already own and like the fit of, plus a tape measure. Five minutes later you will know which of S, M, L, XL and XXL is yours.

Measure the shirt, not yourself

Lay your favourite T-shirt flat on a table and measure two things:

• Half chest (A) — straight across the shirt, from one armpit to the other.
• Length (B) — from the highest point of the shoulder down to the hem.

Our chart gives exactly these two measurements, so there is nothing to double or convert — compare your numbers directly with the table below.

Our T-shirt measurements

Measurements are in centimetres and come from the garment maker’s size table. The height range is our suggestion, not a rule.

What to look at first

• Chest width matters most: it decides whether the shirt sits loose or feels tight.
• Length matters if you wear your tee untucked — if you like it longer, lean towards the bigger size.
• Your height is a good tie-breaker when you are between two sizes.

A unisex fit sits looser

All our T-shirts have a classic unisex cut: a straight silhouette with no waist shaping. For women that usually means a slightly looser fit than a women’s cut; for men it is the familiar relaxed fit. For a closer fit, go one size down; for a looser, slightly oversized look, go one size up.

Cotton and the first wash

The shirts are 100% cotton with a fabric weight of 220 g/m². Cotton can shrink a little in the first few washes, mostly in length. Wash at 30 °C and skip the tumble dryer and the change stays small — but if you are between two sizes, the bigger one is the safer choice.

Still unsure? Send us the measurements of your favourite shirt and we will help you choose. All the designs are on the T-shirts page.