GUIDES
Size and Fit
Finding the perfect fit can sometimes be challenging. You have it in your head — you know what you are looking for, you picked the right size — and somehow, it still does not look quite like what you had envisioned. Here comes frustration.
We get it. And we are here to help.
In this guide we cover size and fit, but also fabric and garment weight — because they matter too. We will walk you through choosing the right fit for the look you want to create.
One thing worth knowing before you dive in: there is no industry standard for fit naming. What one brand calls "regular," another calls "relaxed." What one calls "fitted," another calls "slim." Labels are not universal, this is why, we also give you some tips on how to recognise fits at a glance!
Let’s dive in.
Size
Very often, size is the first — and often only — thing we look at when shopping. No time to try it on? Fine, pick your size and see.
But size, just like fit, is not governed by a universal system. A size M in one store can vary significantly from a M next door. There is no industry standard, no enforced consistency - and very often, brands operate their own sizing charts with different measurements entirely.
Size alone cannot tell you how an outfit will look. It is simply a starting point — just a number worth playing with.
While it is always a good idea to know your measurements as a baseline, size is a tool, not a rule. Two sizes up on a classic t-shirt creates an oversized silhouette. One size down on a unisex piece and it sits closer, cleaner and with more structured.
For unisex garments especially, it is worth adjusting from your usual size depending on the look you want and the body you are dressing. If you are petite or slim, going one size down can create a cleaner fit. If you are muscular or broader through the chest and shoulders, sizing up ensures comfort without sacrificing shape.
The right size is not always your size. It is the size that gives you the look you are going for, this is why it’s worth looking at the rest of the clothing features.
To give you a better idea of a garment size, we provide for each of our products their size chart. Look for them in the product details section.
The Fit Ladder
To make it handy, we have mapped out the most common fits from the most formal and close-cut to the coziest and most comfy.
Let us introduce you to the Fit Ladder.
FORMAL
Skinny
Skinny is the closest cut of all. Maximum contact with the body, minimal room for movement. Built to reveal, not to conceal.
Fitted
Fitted goes a step further. It is body-contouring by design — particularly through the chest, waist, and sleeves. Where slim shapes, fitted sculpts.
Slim
These fits are designed to sit close to the body — cut narrow, with little to no ease. They follow and reveal the body's natural shape, moving with you rather than around you.
Slim is the most wearable of the three — close to the body without being restrictive. Clean lines, a defined silhouette, minimal excess fabric.
They are Body-Conscious Fits : structured by construction, defining shapes by intention, and second-skin like by feel.
SPORTIVE
Muscle Fit
The Fitness Displayer
Engineered to emphasize an athletic or muscular silhouette. A muscle fit is not simply tight — it is strategically cut.
Broader at the shoulders and chest, tapered at the waist, with sleeves fitted close to the arm — every proportion is intentional. The result is a sharp, athletic appearance that sits between slim and skinny in overall closeness, but with a very different purpose and final look.
CASUAL
Regular
Straight Fit
Classics. Both fits aim to create a modern and more casual appearance.
They are both following a vertical structure line from shoulder to hem, emphasizing less on the waist thanks to a straight cut.
Both have moderate room through chest, waist and sleeves, without clinging to the body, allowing easy movements and being comfortable.
They create modern, casual appearance, and fit most people.
Often used interchangeably, regular and straight do have a subtle distinction worth knowing - the shape.
Relaxed
Casual 2.0 - That one is a bit roomy, but not too much.
Not quite regular, not yet oversized — relaxed fit lives in the sweet spot between structure and ease.
Designed with extra room throughout the garment, it sits slightly larger than a regular fit without losing its shape. The extra ease added through the chest, shoulders, and sleeves gives the garment a natural, unlabored quality — it fits you without trying.
Comfortable without looking large. Casual without looking careless. Effortless without looking thrown together.
COSY
Loose fit
Easy-going. Less body definition, more room, not yet completely disproportionate. This fit focuses on comfort and airflow - it moves.
It is composed of a straight wide body and large sleeves. It screams relaxed mode and can break nicely a formal outfit.
Oversized
Large, dropped shoulders, and street-inspired. The oversized is intentionally design to look out of proportion. A trendy and modern go-to for cosiness and comfort.
It adapts to many styles, can be layered, feels light, gives movements freedom, and somehow, feels protective too.
EXTREME COMFY
Baggy Fit
Extremely voluminous, extremely roomy, extremely out of proportions. The baggy fit can not be mistaken. The excess volume of fabric in the body and sleeves and the lost structure gives it this dramatic extra relaxed look.
This fit is often associated with skate, hip-hop or Y2K aesthetics.
Fit, fabric and weight
A fit is not only created by the way a fabric is cut and assembled — it is also shaped by the fabric itself.
There are countless fabric types, and the way they are woven or knitted, their material composition, their blends — all of it affects how a fabric behaves on the body. A linen shirt will not fall the same way as a cotton one. A heavy fleece will hold its shape differently than a lightweight jersey. Same cut, completely different result.
Weight matters too. A heavier fabric adds structure and body — it holds its shape and drapes with gravity. A lighter fabric moves more freely, flows easily and can feel almost weightless in motion. Neither is better — they simply serve different purposes and create different effects.
When imagining how a garment will look and move on you, it is worth looking beyond the fit label and checking the composition and weight. They are the hidden variables that determine how the fabric lives on you.
Recongnise a fit at a glance
To identify the fit of a garment, focus on these 4 elements:
- Shoulders and seam: The shoulder seam is one of the most reliable indicators of fit. On a close or regular fit, the seam sits exactly at the edge of the shoulder — right where the arm meets the body. As the fit gets roomier, the seam shifts outward and downward, on the upper arm. On an oversized or baggy fit, it can drop several centimeters past the natural shoulder line, sitting mid-upper arm. The further the drop, the more generous the fit.
- Sleeves also tell you a lot. A fitted or slim sleeve follows the arm closely — you can see the arm's shape through the fabric. A regular sleeve has comfortable room without excess. A relaxed or loose sleeve starts to widen and hang. An oversized sleeve drops at the shoulder and widens throughout. A baggy sleeve is dramatically wide — sometimes as voluminous as the body itself. Pay attention to both the width and sleeve seam.
When it comes to t-shirt, longer (to the elbow or pass it) and large sleeves indicates a more roomy fit - whether loose or oversized.
- Chest/Torso: A close fit leaves little space between the fabric and the body, while a loose, oversized, or baggy fit has visible excess fabric, drapping with movements.
- Waist/Hem: Slim, fitted, and muscle fits narrow at the waist to create shape, while straight, regular, and relaxed fits follow this linear structure. Oversized and baggy fits often flare slightly or hang wide at the hem. If the garment narrows in the middle, it is designed to define.
Fit the occasion
What makes fashion truly expressive is the endless ways garments can be combined — to create outfits that are personal, playful, offbeat, and entirely your own.
Fashion is creative. So let's break the codes.
An official dinner or business meeting? Try a sweatshirt with a crayon skirt. A rendez-vous? An oversized t-shirt tucked into tailored trousers. A Sunday brunch? A hoodie with classic chino pants will do just fine.
There is always a fit for every occasion — but more importantly, there is always a way to let your style define the occasion rather than the other way around.
Wear it your way.
Wanna know more about garments features and styles ?
Stay tuned for our soon-coming series “Know your garment” and “Fit-well”, inspirations, tips and knowledge for a better wardrobe.