Journal · The fit
Oversized vs regular fit
The size label matters less than people think. Fit is decided by the cut of the pattern and the numbers on the measuring tape, and once you understand both, choosing between oversized and regular stops being a gamble.
What each fit is doing
A regular fit follows the body. It sits on the natural shoulder, tapers gently through the torso, and runs long. An oversized fit steps away from the body. The shoulder drops, the chest widens, the body hangs straight, and in a proper box cut the hem sits shorter so the volume looks chosen rather than accidental.
How oversized should actually sit
Three checkpoints. The shoulder seam should land just past the edge of your shoulder, not halfway down your arm. The body should drape with clean air between fabric and torso, not billow. The hem should finish around the middle of your seat. If all three land, the size is right, whatever the label says.
When to size down
Our tees are cut a full size larger than standard, so your usual size gives you the complete oversized drape. Size down one if you prefer a closer, more classic silhouette, if you are between sizes, or if you plan to layer it under a jacket where extra volume bunches. When in doubt, measure a tee you already love laid flat and compare it to the size guide. Chest pit-to-pit and length collar-to-hem are the two numbers that settle it.
Why weight matters more when you go oversized
The bigger the cut, the more the fabric has to do. Light cotton in an oversized cut collapses and clings, which is the rumpled look people fear. Heavyweight cotton holds the volume in shape. Ours is 250 GSM combed cotton, cut in an oversized box fit and printed per order, and that pairing is the whole point of the garment.