Men’s Upper Body Fit Guide
Use this as a general reference, not a guaranteed fit. Brand sizing can change, and different cuts can fit differently. Always check the brand’s official size guide before buying.
adidas
About averageGood
Generally true to size; performance cuts can fit closer.
Aquascutum / Aquascutum Active
Runs smallNeeds confirming
Older Aquascutum chart evidence and owner experience suggest larger sizes can come up small; check current Aquascutum Active item measurements.
Armani Exchange
Runs smallGood
Repeated slim/small fit signal across sizing sources and customer reviews.
Barbour / Barbour International
About average / style-dependentGood
Barbour sizing varies by slim, regular and relaxed fits; Barbour International often feels closer fitting.
Belstaff
About average / slightly smallMixed
Wax jackets often sit near true to size; leather and fitted styles can run smaller.
Berghaus
About averageGood
Customer feedback generally suggests true to size, with some roomier outdoor pieces.
Billionaire Boys Club
Slightly largeNeeds confirming
Streetwear cuts often lean relaxed/roomy, but check item measurements before buying.
Birkenstock
Not applicableLow relevance
Mainly footwear; no useful upper-body sizing note needed.
BOSS
Runs smallGood
Strong fitted/slim signal across menswear; sizing up is commonly reported.
Calvin Klein
About average / slightly smallNeeds confirming
Tops are often regular to slim; check the product fit label.
Carhartt WIP
Runs largeGood
Roomy cuts are common, particularly jackets, hoodies and T-shirts.
Castore
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Athletic cuts can fit close; regular casual pieces may be nearer true to size.
Columbia
About average / slightly largeGood
Outdoor clothing often allows room for movement and layering.
C.P. Company
Slightly smallGood
Outerwear and overshirts often fit trim; sizing up is frequently advised.
Crocs
Not applicableLow relevance
Mainly footwear; no useful upper-body sizing note needed.
Deus Ex Machina
About averageNeeds confirming
Casual tops appear broadly standard, but check product measurements.
Diesel
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Fashion cuts often lean slim, especially fitted tops and jackets.
Dsquared2
Runs smallGood
Designer Italian styling commonly runs slim/small; check measurements carefully.
EA7 Emporio Armani
Slightly smallGood
Athletic, fitted cuts commonly give a smaller-than-average feel.
Ellesse
About averageNeeds confirming
Casual sportswear generally sits near true to size; individual fits vary.
Farah
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Shirts and polos can be trim; check whether the item is slim or regular fit.
Fear of God Essentials
Runs largeStrong
Deliberately oversized styling; consistent across independent fit guidance.
Fila
About averageNeeds confirming
Sportswear generally sits near standard sizing, with some retro/relaxed cuts.
Fred Perry
Runs smallGood
Trim fit is repeatedly reported, particularly polos and tops.
GANT
About average / slightly largeNeeds confirming
Classic casual shirts and knitwear can be a little generous; slim fits differ.
G-Star RAW
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Fashion-led cuts often fit trim; check product fit notes.
Hackett
About average / slightly smallNeeds confirming
Smart casual pieces vary by regular/slim fit; tailored items can feel closer.
Henri Lloyd
About averageNeeds confirming
Outerwear appears broadly standard, but product-specific measurements matter.
HUGO
Runs smallGood
Fitted styling and product fit notes frequently indicate a smaller fit.
Lacoste
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Often fitted through the body, although different polo and clothing lines vary.
Levi’s
About averageNeeds confirming
No convincing brand-wide top-half deviation found yet.
LUKE 1977
Runs smallGood
Multiple retailer fit notes explicitly describe garments as running small.
Lyle & Scott
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
General reputation leans slim/small, but more independent evidence is wanted.
Maison Kitsuné
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Designer casualwear often runs neat; check product measurements.
Mallet
Not applicable / limitedLow relevance
Primarily footwear; upper-body sizing is not central enough for a useful rating.
Marshall Artist
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Streetwear/outerwear often appears trim; needs more confirmation.
MA.STRUM
UnclassifiedResearch needed
Not enough useful, consistent fit evidence found yet.
Money Clothing
About average / slightly smallNeeds confirming
Casual tops may lean fitted; needs stronger evidence.
Moncler
Runs smallGood
Luxury outerwear commonly runs slim/small; sizing up is often needed.
Moose Knuckles
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Outerwear often has a fitted cut; check jacket measurements.
Moschino
Runs smallGood
Italian-cut menswear tends slimmer; repeated small-fit signal in tops and outerwear.
Napapijri
Slightly smallGood
Repeated fitted/smaller reports; some jackets appear roughly a size smaller.
New Balance
About averageNeeds confirming
Clothing appears broadly standard; evidence is currently limited.
Nike
About averageGood
Lifestyle tops and fleece generally sit near true to size; performance pieces can be snug.
Norse Projects
About averageNeeds confirming
Minimal menswear generally uses regular sizing, but cuts vary by piece.
Off-White
Runs largeNeeds confirming
Many tops are intentionally oversized; check product fit and measurements.
Oliver Sweeney
Not applicable / limitedLow relevance
Primarily footwear; upper-body sizing is not central enough for this guide.
On
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Athletic/slim clothing cuts appear common, but more evidence is needed.
Palm Angels
Runs largeNeeds confirming
Relaxed and oversized upper-body cuts are common across the range.
Parajumpers
About averageGood
Overall evidence points near true to size, with variation in closer-cut styles.
Paul & Shark
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Some product guidance advises sizing up; broader confirmation still needed.
Paul Smith
Runs smallNeeds confirming
Long-standing slim/small-fit reputation in tops; needs stronger independent confirmation.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Slightly largeGood
Generally a little generous, especially Classic Fit; slim cuts differ.
Pretty Green
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Evidence leans fitted/small but remains fairly thin.
Psycho Bunny
About average / slightly smallNeeds confirming
Polos and tops can be fitted; check product fit notes.
PUMA
About averageGood
Mainstream tops generally show a true-to-size customer fit pattern.
Replay
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Fashion cuts often lean slim; check product measurements.
Represent
Runs largeStrong
Signature tops are intentionally oversized; brand guidance supports the large fit.
Sandbanks
About average / slightly smallMixed
Tops appear near true to size; jackets and gilets often have an athletic closer cut.
Sergio Tacchini
About averageNeeds confirming
Current clothing fit evidence sits around true to size, but more data is wanted.
Stone Island
Slightly smallGood
Typically trim/smallish rather than dramatically small; tops and overshirts show strongest signal.
Superdry
Runs smallStrong
Very consistent slim/small reputation across tees, hoodies and jackets.
Ted Baker
About average / slightly smallNeeds confirming
Smart casual pieces can be neat; check fit notes by item.
The North Face
About averageNeeds confirming
Broadly standard sizing; technical and relaxed cuts create some variation.
Timberland
About averageNeeds confirming
No strong evidence yet for a consistent deviation from standard sizing.
Tommy Hilfiger
About averageGood
Regular-fit tops generally cluster around true to size despite style variation.
True Religion
About average / slightly smallNeeds confirming
Tops vary by style; fitted pieces may feel closer.
UGG
Not applicable / limitedLow relevance
Primarily footwear; upper-body sizing is not central enough for this guide.
Under Armour
About average / slightly smallGood
Regular tops broadly true to size; fitted and compression ranges run noticeably closer.
Versace Jeans Couture
Runs smallNeeds confirming
Designer Italian cuts commonly run slim; check measurements before buying.
Vivienne Westwood
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Designer cuts can be neat and style-led; check product measurements.
adidas
About averageWorking
Mainstream joggers and shorts generally use standard sizing; performance cuts vary.
Aquascutum / Aquascutum Active
About averageNeeds confirming
Limited lower-body evidence; do not assume the upper-body small fit applies to trousers or shorts.
Armani Exchange
Slightly smallWorking
Closer to standard than mainline Armani but generally slim; some joggers are true to size.
Barbour / Barbour International
About averageNeeds confirming
Bottom-half evidence is thinner than outerwear; fit depends on product cut.
Belstaff
About averageNeeds confirming
Bottom-half evidence is limited and style-led; keep neutral pending stronger feedback.
Berghaus
About averageNeeds confirming
Outdoor trousers appear conventional in waist sizing; cut varies by technical style.
Billionaire Boys Club
Slightly largeNeeds confirming
Streetwear bottoms often lean relaxed, but check product measurements.
Birkenstock
Not applicableLow relevance
Mainly footwear; no useful lower-body sizing note needed.
BOSS
About averageWorking
Trouser fit varies by tailored cut; available retailer feedback often lands around true to size.
Calvin Klein
About averageNeeds confirming
Jeans and joggers generally sit near standard sizing; slim cuts vary.
Carhartt WIP
Slightly largeGood
Waist is generally true to size but workwear legs are roomy; some styles are reported large.
Castore
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Athletic bottoms can sit close; regular lifestyle pieces may be more standard.
Columbia
About average / slightly largeNeeds confirming
Outdoor bottoms often allow movement and layering; waist sizing is usually conventional.
C.P. Company
About averageNeeds confirming
Not enough consistent bottom-half evidence yet to move it away from neutral.
Crocs
Not applicableLow relevance
Mainly footwear; no useful lower-body sizing note needed.
Deus Ex Machina
About averageNeeds confirming
Casual bottoms appear broadly standard, but evidence is limited.
Diesel
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Jeans and fashion cuts often lean slim; check waist and fit type.
Dsquared2
Runs smallNeeds confirming
Designer denim and trousers often run slim; check exact waist and fit before buying.
EA7 Emporio Armani
Slightly smallWorking
Athletic Italian cut generally leans trim; needs more bottom-specific owner evidence.
Ellesse
About averageNeeds confirming
Track pants and shorts generally sit near standard sizing; cut varies by style.
Farah
About average / slightly smallNeeds confirming
Chinos and trousers can be neat, but evidence is not strong enough for a firm call.
Fear of God Essentials
Runs largeGood
Sweatpants and shorts are deliberately relaxed and generous; sizing down is often advised for a conventional fit.
Fila
About averageNeeds confirming
Sports bottoms generally sit near standard sizing, with some relaxed retro cuts.
Fred Perry
About averageGood
Official bottoms use straightforward waist sizing; regular and slim fits are clearly separated.
GANT
About averageNeeds confirming
Chinos and shorts generally use conventional sizing; slim cuts will feel closer.
G-Star RAW
Style-dependentNeeds confirming
Denim fit depends heavily on cut: skinny, slim, tapered, straight or loose.
Hackett
About averageNeeds confirming
Tailored trousers and chinos vary by cut; no strong brand-wide shift established.
Henri Lloyd
About averageNeeds confirming
Limited lower-body evidence; keep neutral until checked by item.
HUGO
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Fashion-led cuts can run trim, but evidence is not yet strong enough for a firm call.
Lacoste
About averageNeeds confirming
Bottoms appear broadly conventional; differences mainly come from slim/regular style choice.
Levi’s
About averageGood
Large-volume 501 feedback shows strong true-to-size signals; individual jean cuts differ.
LUKE 1977
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Brand has a smaller-fit reputation, but bottom-specific evidence is still thin.
Lyle & Scott
About averageNeeds confirming
Not enough repeated bottom-half evidence; leave neutral rather than inherit the top-half rating.
Maison Kitsuné
About average / slightly smallNeeds confirming
Designer casual bottoms may run neat, but evidence is still limited.
Mallet
Not applicable / limitedLow relevance
Primarily footwear; no useful lower-body sizing note needed.
Marshall Artist
About average / slightly smallNeeds confirming
Joggers and shorts may lean trim, but better evidence is needed.
MA.STRUM
UnclassifiedNeeds research
No useful repeated bottom-half fit signal found yet.
Money Clothing
About averageNeeds confirming
Casual bottoms appear broadly standard; needs stronger evidence.
Moncler
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Designer/luxury cuts may run trim; bottom-half evidence is thinner than outerwear.
Moose Knuckles
About averageNeeds confirming
Not enough lower-body evidence for a strong size direction.
Moschino
About averageNeeds confirming
Bottoms vary substantially by collection; current products include regular and loose fits.
Napapijri
About averageGood
Official trouser listings describe regular/relaxed bottoms as usually true to size with added room.
New Balance
About averageGood
Official standard-fit bottoms are explicitly true-to-size; relaxed styles intentionally add room.
Nike
About averageWorking
Lifestyle and training bottoms generally follow standard sizing; fitted performance pieces sit closer.
Norse Projects
About averageNeeds confirming
Minimal casual bottoms generally appear standard; check cut by item.
Off-White
Runs largeNeeds confirming
Many casual bottoms are intentionally relaxed or oversized; check product measurements.
Oliver Sweeney
Not applicable / limitedLow relevance
Primarily footwear; no useful lower-body sizing note needed.
On
Slightly smallGood
Some official running pants are close fit and advise sizing up for more room; other styles are regular.
Palm Angels
Runs largeNeeds confirming
Relaxed/oversized styling extends into many track bottoms; needs stronger confirmation.
Parajumpers
About averageNeeds confirming
No strong repeated bottom-half deviation established yet.
Paul & Shark
About averageNeeds confirming
Evidence is too thin to classify trousers away from average at this stage.
Paul Smith
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Tailored/slim styling suggests a trimmer bottom half; stronger jeans/trouser evidence needed.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Slightly largeNeeds confirming
Brand tends generous overall, but trouser fit is highly cut-dependent; cautious first pass.
Pretty Green
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Likely trim in jeans/trousers, but bottom-specific evidence remains thin.
Psycho Bunny
About averageNeeds confirming
Shorts and casual bottoms appear broadly standard; evidence is limited.
PUMA
About averageWorking
Sports bottoms generally use conventional sizing; cut varies by training/lifestyle style.
Replay
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Denim and fashion cuts often lean slim; exact jean fit matters.
Represent
Runs largeWorking
Relaxed streetwear proportions commonly extend to sweatpants/casual bottoms; more confirmation needed.
Sandbanks
About averageNeeds confirming
Not enough repeated evidence for a directional bottom-half call yet.
Sergio Tacchini
About averageNeeds confirming
Track pants appear conventional/regular overall; more customer-fit evidence needed.
Stone Island
About averageGood
Trousers, jeans and cargos are reported true to size; leg cut is separately labelled regular, slim or skinny.
Superdry
About averageGood
Unlike the small upper half, jeans/trousers/joggers are broadly true to waist; slim denim can feel snug.
Ted Baker
About average / slightly smallNeeds confirming
Tailored or slim trousers may feel neat; check the specific cut.
The North Face
About averageGood
Official trouser pages explicitly describe regular-fit bottoms as true to size.
Timberland
About averageWorking
Official bottom chart maps numbered sizes conventionally to waist; no strong size-shift signal found.
Tommy Hilfiger
About averageWorking
Jeans are organised by cut: straight, loose, slim and tapered, without a broad brand-wide size shift.
True Religion
About average / slightly smallNeeds confirming
Denim fit is cut-dependent; slim styles may feel closer.
UGG
Not applicable / limitedLow relevance
Primarily footwear; no useful lower-body sizing note needed.
Under Armour
About averageWorking
Official bottoms distinguish fitted, regular and relaxed; regular is the standard middle fit.
Versace Jeans Couture
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Designer denim and trousers often lean slim; check product measurements.
Vivienne Westwood
Slightly smallNeeds confirming
Designer tailoring can be neat and style-led; check product measurements.
adidas
About averageGood
Most adidas trainers fit close to true to size. Some styles can feel narrow, especially older terrace-style silhouettes.
Birkenstock
Slightly largeGood
Often roomy, especially in regular-width styles. Narrow fit is available on some models and changes the feel significantly.
BOSS
About averageNeeds confirming
Smart trainers and casual shoes generally sit near standard sizing, but style and toe shape can change the fit.
Clarks
About averageGood
Usually reliable for casual shoes and boots. Width options matter, so check whether the listing is standard, wide or extra wide.
Crocs
RoomyGood
Classic styles are deliberately roomy. If between sizes, fit depends on whether you want a loose or closer feel.
Dr. Martens
Slightly largeGood
Boots can feel roomy and stiff at first. If between sizes, many buyers consider sizing down rather than up.
Fred Perry
About averageWorking
Casual trainers are usually close to standard sizing, though slimmer styles can feel narrow.
Lacoste
About averageWorking
Most casual trainers fit close to true to size. Narrower court-style trainers may feel snug.
Mallet
About average / slightly smallNeeds confirming
Fashion trainers can feel neat depending on shape and material. Check product notes if between sizes.
New Balance
About averageGood
Generally reliable and often comfortable. Some models come in width options, which is useful if standard trainers feel tight.
Nike
Slightly smallGood
Nike often feels snug, especially in narrow trainer styles. Consider half a size up if between sizes or wide-footed.
Oliver Sweeney
About averageNeeds confirming
Smart shoes and boots vary by last shape. Check product fit notes, especially for loafers and narrower styles.
On
Slightly smallGood
Many On trainers can feel snug. Half a size up may suit wider feet or anyone between sizes.
PUMA
About averageWorking
Most trainers sit near standard sizing, but some retro silhouettes can feel narrow through the toe box.
Timberland
Slightly largeGood
Boots often feel roomy. Some buyers go half a size down, depending on sock thickness and preferred fit.
UGG
About average / roomyGood
Classic boots and slippers can feel snug at first but loosen with wear. Some styles are naturally roomy once broken in.
Under Armour
About averageWorking
Training and running shoes usually sit near standard sizing. Width and upper material vary by model.