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T-shirts and T-shirts are an indispensable part of the wardrobe for men and women. It is believed that a representative of the stronger sex should have more of them in his closet, at least 5-8 pieces. At the same time, you need to choose different T-shirts, both plain ones, which will look good with an informal jacket, and with bright prints. They go great with jeans and shorts.

In any case, the color when buying a T-shirt is a matter of taste and it can be anything. The most important thing here is to “guess” the size. Otherwise, even the most stylish T-shirt will look at least strange on you.

If you buy something in a regular store, then the ability to try it on completely solves all problems. But choosing the right size item when shopping online is much more difficult. And the risk here is greater, since with virtual purchases the first try-on of a new T-shirt will take place after you have bought and paid for it. Here you already need to be able to choose the size of an item correctly, and you can do this using the size table published in this article.

Men's T-shirt Size Chart

Considering that now any imported items are available to us, every buyer should know not only his Russian size, but also navigate American, Italian, European markings, etc.

A special table will help you understand the variety of size designations.

To correctly determine the size of a men's T-shirt using this table, you need to know your parameters: chest circumference and height. Therefore, you need to measure yourself. To get more accurate results, it is advisable to ask someone to help you.

First of all, you need to measure your chest circumference. This should be done as follows: holding a centimeter under armpits, through the shoulder blades and nipples on the chest. During the procedure, try not to pull the measuring tape too tightly, but keep in mind that it shouldn’t just hang on you either.

You can find out your chest circumference by measuring your old T-shirt. Here you need to stretch the measuring tape from one lower edge of the armhole to the other. Then the resulting number must be multiplied by 2.

Height is measured from the top of the head to the heels.

Now, knowing your parameters, you can use the table of men's T-shirt sizes to easily find out what US or international size you need.

If you do not have a table at hand to determine the foreign size of T-shirts, then you can use the following formulas:

• Made in USA. Anyone can calculate their size for something sewn in America. To do this, you need to subtract ten from the Russian size. That is, if your domestic T-shirts are decorated with a 56 label, then when buying an American T-shirt, choose the one with the 46 label;
• Italian things. Here you need to subtract 2 from your Russian size. The same man with size 56 should choose Italian items marked 54.

As for international letter sizes, no formulas work here anymore, and only a table of T-shirt sizes will help you determine your marking.

How to choose T-shirts for men in online stores?

When making purchases in online markets, you need to carefully select not only the size of the item, but also its length. So before you place an order, be sure to measure one of your tanks from the top shoulder seam to the bottom.

You should also always study the size tables published on the Internet market website. The fact is that before, many companies made their own individual size markings. With the advent of generally accepted “rulers,” almost all manufacturers switched to the designations used in their country or to the international letter system. However, there are still those manufacturers who, showing respect for tradition, have retained their size marking scheme.

It also happens that a factory uses a common sizing system, but at the same time deviates slightly from it. Therefore, the most win-win option when making remote purchases is to find out your parameters and then coordinate them with the size chart published directly on the website of the virtual store. This approach will help you avoid a lot of disappointment.

How to choose the right T-shirt?

• The T-shirt should sit strictly on the man’s shoulders and end at the level of the buckle of his trousers or jeans;
• If you are choosing a T-shirt that you will wear to work or to semi-official meetings, then it is better to give preference to the polo style, which differs from a regular T-shirt by the presence of a collar and buttons. When choosing a T-shirt to wear under a jumper or shirt, on the contrary, choose a very ordinary T-shirt;
• A quality item should have a fairly tight neck. Remember that wearing T-shirts with stretched collars is not acceptable;
• All seams on items must be symmetrical and even. No threads should stick out from the T-shirt;
• For budget T-shirts, it is better to choose products made from both cotton and viscose. They allow the skin to breathe and you will feel comfortable in them. Cotton T-shirts are quite thick, so they are perfect for the cold season. But things made of viscose are ideal for summer;
• Be prepared for the fact that men's T-shirts made from natural materials, in some cases, shrink a little after the first wash, and their length may be slightly reduced. Therefore, when buying such an item, it is better to play it safe and take it one size larger than you need in advance;
• According to the rules of etiquette, men should purchase thin and translucent T-shirts only if they plan to wear them under a shirt or jumper. But a T-shirt, which is an independent item of clothing, should be quite thick;

Most men prefer loose T-shirts that can be worn either for graduation or tucked into jeans, trousers or shorts. But if you bought a tight T-shirt, you should always tuck it in. In addition, such T-shirts are only suitable with jeans. It is not customary to wear them with trousers.

Size chart for men's T-shirts SPORTPOLYESTER, "False mesh", Polo T-shirts

Size chart for men's double layer cotton T-shirts

Size chart for men's sweatshirts made from FOOTER fabric

*How to determine your size:

To determine your size, we suggest you take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference with it. In front, the measuring tape should pass along the most protruding points of the chest, on the side - under the armpits. The measurement is carried out in a calm state, not during inhalation and exhalation.

Size chart for women's T-shirts SPORTPOLYESTER

Size chart for women's double layer T-shirts

*How to determine your size:

To determine your size, you need to take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference with it. In front, the measuring tape should pass along the most protruding points of the chest, on the side - under the armpits. The measurement is carried out in a calm state, not during inhalation and exhalation.

Size chart for children's T-shirts SPORTPOLYESTER, double-layer, "False mesh"

*How to determine your baby's size:

To determine your baby's size, you need to know his age and height. Also, you need to take a measuring tape and measure the circumference of the child's chest with it. In front, the measuring tape should pass along the most protruding points of the chest, on the side - under the armpits. The measurement is carried out in a calm state, not during inhalation and exhalation.

The most famous and comfortable type of clothing for men, as well as for men, is T-shirts. They can be worn everywhere and paired with anything.

Choosing the right size

Modern manufacturers work with a generally accepted size range. But some still don't adhere to it common traditions and you may choose clothes that don't suit you.

Know your chest circumference - then you will choose the right T-shirt for yourself. If you don't know, measure yourself. Using a measuring tape, measure the girth of the torso under the arms at the protruding points. Divide the result in half to get your size. Next, a table of men's T-shirt sizes will help you.

Men's T-shirt sizes table

How to choose the right size

You can also choose a men's T-shirt by looking at the values ​​on the label. Or try on the item good quality in any store and remember the value on its tag.

Modern men more often order clothes via the Internet, so here it is necessary to know your measurements. To avoid returning a product or wearing a purchased item a size larger/smaller, take the measurements yourself. Your chest circumference is 108 cm. Divide the number in half, we get 54 cm - this is the parameter that should be on the label of your T-shirt. We carry out measurements similarly for children and women.

To more accurately determine the size, you need to determine the width and length of the product. Lay a T-shirt or tank top on the table and record the width under the sleeves from one side to the other with a centimeter, and the length from the bottom to the neck. Next, the size chart above will help you.

Combine the T-shirt with different clothing styles. Classic colors will be more practical: black, white, gray and blue. Combinations with shorts, jeans will be good, you can also choose a business style. A cotton T-shirt looks the best quality. It is easy to care for and pleasant to the skin. Products made of silk or linen look aesthetically pleasing and solid. But they wrinkle quickly and require constant special care. Keep in mind that things “shrink” after washing, take a size larger and you won’t go wrong.

With the help of clothing, people used to emphasize their status, social position and belonging to a noble family. And today, women demonstrate their beauty and impeccable sense of style with their outfits, and men shape their image. A T-shirt is a versatile piece of clothing that is common among women and men around the world. Therefore, it is important to know the sizes of men's T-shirts and the rules for measuring them.

Initially, the men's T-shirt was invented by American military men and was used as underwear. And only from the end of the 20th century it began to be used in everyday wear by men, and a little later by women. And due to the popularity of online shopping, men began to increasingly think about how to measure the size of a T-shirt and buy correct model without the possibility of trying on.

First of all, a man should decide which one he needs, since modern collections from fashion designers and designers offer several popular styles, as well as creative and new models for lovers of bright images. Today, T-shirts come in the following styles:

• classic with round neck;
• V-neck T-shirt;
• long sleeve with long sleeves;
• sporty cut polo shirt;
• sleeveless T-shirt.

Almost all styles of T-shirts for men are presented in two tailoring options - straight or loose fit. Therefore, when choosing a size, you need to take these parameters into account to avoid errors.

Size chart

For any item of clothing there is an individual size chart, which may differ in markings according to different countries and standards. Today, manufacturers offer international sizes of men's T-shirts, marked with letters. In Russia, digital designation of sizes in the range of 44-70 sizes for adult men is more often practiced.

You can clearly see the methods of marking sizes in the following table (size chart):

How to choose your size?

In order to choose your size, a man can use two measurement methods. Namely, fitting parameters on old T-shirt, which was worn up to this point, as well as trying on your own dimensions using a measuring tape. In the first case, it is important that the T-shirt is washed, even due to the stretched fabric, to avoid errors.

Do you know your T-shirt size?

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You can choose the size of a T-shirt if the sizes of men's T-shirts are initially indicated by the supplier. If there is no such hint, the man needs to take into account the country of manufacture of the T-shirt, and then compare it with the parameters of the above table. Today, 5 options for measuring sizes are most often practiced - Russian, American, German, English and French.

Expert opinion

Helen Goldman

Male stylist-image maker

Many modern manufacturers men's clothing have their own sizing calculation schemes. Therefore, before purchasing a T-shirt, it is important to clarify which size chart you should use so as not to make a mistake in your choice.

Taking measurements

So, after a man has decided on the style of the desired T-shirt, as well as the country of manufacture, it is important to measure his parameters. The main measurement that determines the size of a T-shirt is the circumference in the chest area. You can calculate it on an old T-shirt by applying a measuring tape to it, after which the resulting width is multiplied by 2. Or you can measure it on yourself by wrapping the tape around your chest.

To prevent errors, you need to stand up straight while taking measurements, straighten your shoulders, and then stretch the measuring tape over your shoulder blades to your armpits, connecting it across your chest. The resulting number must be divided by 2 to get Russian size. Next, this size is compared in the size table with other markings to find out the American, French or international size.

International standards require letter marking of sizes - xxl, xl, size l, size m, and size s. The above table will tell you how to find out the size of a men's T-shirt in letter designation, if you know the Russian size. For example, for a man to find out what size men's T-shirts are xl, just look at size chart, to understand that xl corresponds to Russian size 54. Size s in Russian designation is size 48, and T-shirt size 50 is size M and so on.

Secrets for sizing

The relevant question will be how to determine the size of a men's T-shirt by height if we are talking about its American production, in other cases the above method of calculation is relevant. At the time of buying Special attention You need to pay attention to the materials of production, since they also play an important role in choosing the right size. If these are stretchy flexible fabrics, the errors will not be critical, but for dense fabrics you need to be more careful with your measurements.

Experts draw attention to the fact that T-shirts made from 100% natural fabrics, such as cotton, can “shrink” by 5% as they are worn and washed, reducing their length and width. But modern branded manufacturers offer clothes made from fabrics that have already been processed, so they do not expect such an effect. For most men, stylists advise choosing discreet and laconic colors and prints in order to skillfully combine a T-shirt with different styles and outfits.

Conclusion

A T-shirt is an item of clothing that will suit absolutely any person, regardless of age, gender, clothing style, preferences and outlook on life. Stylists only advise buying quality items that you need to try on or choose the right size. For each item of clothing, including T-shirts, there are separate methods for calculating sizes, as well as size tables.

Thus, Americans are accustomed to letter size measurements, and Europeans are accustomed to digital measurements. In Russia it is also customary to determine size using numbers. But it must be said that the values ​​of European and Russian sizes differ by at least one unit.

"His size", or men's T-shirt size

How to guess by height and weight which size is suitable for a man? Choosing a T-shirt is not as difficult as it seems. For example, a man’s height is 174 cm, which corresponds to size 46-48. Height 180 cm corresponds to size 48-50. If a man has a heavy build, then take a T-shirt one size larger. Anyway, men don't usually wear tight t-shirts, so even if you buy a t-shirt bigger size, then you can't go wrong.
By the way, in order not to get into trouble, you need to know that the smallest size numbers are indicated on T-shirts from English manufacturers. If the numbers 36-38 are written on the label, then they correspond to sizes 46-48.
If possible, you can also look at the size indicated on the T-shirts the man is wearing or measure his tank top or T-shirt.

Size chart for men's T-shirts:

Determining the size of women's T-shirts

When buying things, women often apply them to themselves. But still the most The best way To correctly determine your size, you need to take and try on a T-shirt. The most important thing a woman should know is what kind of T-shirt she wants: tight, loose or snug. You should not take a T-shirt or tank top a size smaller, as the fabric shrinks after washing.

Both women and men constantly wonder what the designations S, M, L or XL are. These are US sizes, not European system. The smallest of them are XS and S, they correspond to a height of 158-163 cm for women and 168-174 cm for men. Next come M and L, which may suit people of average and slightly above average height. The largest ones are XL, XXL and XXXL.