For NEXTRIBE oversized t-shirts, pick the size that matches your body chest: S for 36–38 inches, M for 38–40, L for 40–42, XL for 42–44, XXL for 44–46. The garment itself measures six inches wider than your chest in every size, because that room is the oversized cut. Do not add a size on top of it.
Oversized t-shirt size chart
All measurements are in inches, taken flat across the garment. “Fits body chest” is the measurement to take on yourself.
| Size | Garment chest | Length | Shoulder | Fits body chest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 44 | 29 | 20 | 36–38 |
| M | 46 | 30 | 21 | 38–40 |
| L | 48 | 31 | 22 | 40–42 |
| XL | 50 | 32 | 23 | 42–44 |
| XXL | 52 | 33 | 24 | 44–46 |
Two things to notice. The chest jumps two inches per size, and the length only one. And the shoulder is dropped — a 21-inch shoulder on a medium is wider than most people’s actual shoulders, which is exactly what puts the seam down your arm.
Regular t-shirt size chart
If you are looking at a regular-fit tee instead, the numbers are different enough to matter. Same size letter, six fewer inches of chest.
| Size | Chest | Length | Shoulder | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 38 | 27 | 17 | 8 |
| M | 40 | 28 | 18 | 8.5 |
| L | 42 | 29 | 19 | 9 |
| XL | 44 | 30 | 20 | 9.5 |
| XXL | 46 | 31 | 21 | 10 |
How to measure yourself in two minutes
You need a soft tape and a t-shirt that already fits you the way you like. Measure both — your body tells you the size, the old tee confirms it.
Chest. Run the tape around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms, level all the way round. Keep your arms down and breathe normally. Do not pull the tape tight. That number goes into the last column of the chart above.
Length. From the highest point of your shoulder, next to your neck, straight down to where you want the hem to land. For an oversized look, that is just past your waistband.
Shoulder. Only useful on a garment, not on yourself. Lay a tee you own flat and measure seam to seam across the back. Compare it to the shoulder column — if your favourite tee measures 18 and you are looking at a 21, you now know exactly how much further down the arm the seam will sit.
Between two sizes? Take the smaller one
A 40-inch chest sits on the M/L boundary. Take the M. An oversized cut has enough built-in room that the smaller size still reads relaxed, while the larger one adds length you probably did not want — and length is what turns an oversized tee into a nightshirt.
There is one exception. If you are tall — over 5’11” — the length column matters more than the chest column. Going up a size buys you one inch of hem, and on a tall frame that inch is the difference between covering your waistband and not.
Jeans and trousers sizing
Bottoms are sized by waist in inches, so there is no letter to decode. Measure around your natural waist where you actually wear the trouser, not where a tailor would take it.
| Size | Waist | Length | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 28 | 40 | 29 |
| 30 | 30 | 40.5 | 29.5 |
| 32 | 32 | 41 | 30 |
| 34 | 34 | 41.5 | 30.5 |
| 36 | 36 | 42 | 31 |
| 38 | 38 | 42.5 | 31.5 |
Inseam moves half an inch per size, so a 28 and a 38 are only two and a half inches apart in leg length. If you are short for your waist size, plan on a cuff.
Why the numbers move after a wash
These are 100% cotton garments — French terry, Looper X knit and canvas interlock on the tees, cotton denim and cotton twill on the bottoms. Cotton shrinks when you apply heat, and it shrinks along the length first. Wash cold with similar colours, turn the garment inside out, and line dry. Do that and the chart stays accurate for the life of the tee. Tumble dry hot and you will lose close to an inch of length, permanently.
Frequently asked questions
What size oversized t-shirt should I buy?
The one matching your body chest: S for 36–38 inches, M for 38–40, L for 40–42, XL for 42–44, XXL for 44–46. The oversized room is already built into the garment, which measures six inches wider than your chest in each size.
Should I size up in an oversized t-shirt?
No. Sizing up adds an inch of length and two inches of chest on top of a cut that is already oversized. The hem drops past your back pockets and the shoulder seam heads for your elbow.
What is the chest measurement of a medium oversized t-shirt?
46 inches across the garment, with a 30-inch length and a 21-inch dropped shoulder. It is cut to fit a 38–40 inch body chest.
How do I measure my chest for a t-shirt size?
Run a soft tape around the fullest part of your chest, under the arms and level all the way round, with your arms down and breathing normally. Do not pull it tight. Compare that number to the “fits body chest” column.
What size jeans should I order?
Your waist measurement in inches is the size. NEXTRIBE jeans run 28 to 38, with the inseam moving half an inch per size, from 29 inches at a 28 waist to 31.5 inches at a 38.
Do NEXTRIBE t-shirts shrink?
Not if you wash them cold, inside out, and skip the dryer. They are 100% cotton, so heat will shrink them — and it takes the length before it takes the width.