Crooks and Castles Size Guide
Measure your own body, not a garment you already own. A chest or waist measurement taken with a soft tape gives you a number to compare with the. Crooks and Castles chart, and that comparison is more reliable than a label from another store.
Hoodies, Sweatshirts and Tees
For tops, the chest measurement decides the size. Find your chest number in the chart and pick the size that matches it. Hoodies and crewnecks are cut with room to layer, so if you like a closer fit, check the garment measurements on the product page before choosing. Tees follow the same chart. If your chest falls between two sizes, the questions further down this page explain which way to go, depending on how you like the piece to sit on your shoulders and through the body.
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 36–38 in (92–97 cm) | 38–40 in (97–102 cm) | 40–43 in (102–109 cm) | 43–46 in (109–117 cm) |
| Waist | 30–32 in (76–81 cm) | 32–34 in (81–86 cm) | 34–37 in (86–94 cm) | 37–40 in (94–102 cm) |
| Garment length | 26¾ in (68 cm) | 27½ in (70 cm) | 28¼ in (72 cm) | 29 in (74 cm) |
| Garment shoulder | 21¼ in (54 cm) | 22½ in (57 cm) | 23½ in (60 cm) | 24¾ in (63 cm) |
The last rows in each chart refer to the garment itself, measured flat, so you can compare them with a piece you like.
Sweatpants and Other Bottoms
For bottoms, the waist and hip decide the size. Measure both and use the larger of the two, since a waistband with a drawcord can be tightened but a narrow hip cannot be made wider. The inseam tells you how the leg will fall at the ankle.
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist | 30–32 in (76–81 cm) | 32–34 in (81–86 cm) | 34–37 in (86–94 cm) | 37–40 in (94–102 cm) |
| Hip | 36–38 in (92–97 cm) | 38–40 in (97–102 cm) | 40–43 in (102–109 cm) | 43–46 in (109–117 cm) |
| Inseam | 31 in (79 cm) | 31½ in (80 cm) | 32 in (81 cm) | 32¼ in (82 cm) |
Waist and hip have their own columns, and the inseam is listed for each size, so you can check the leg length as well as the fit at the top.
Matching Sets
A matching set means two garments, and the top and bottom can fit differently on the same person. Use the chest for the top and the waist and hip for the bottom, and if the two point to different sizes, choose each piece in its own size where the product page allows it.
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 36–38 in (92–97 cm) | 38–40 in (97–102 cm) | 40–43 in (102–109 cm) | 43–46 in (109–117 cm) |
| Waist | 30–32 in (76–81 cm) | 32–34 in (81–86 cm) | 34–37 in (86–94 cm) | 37–40 in (94–102 cm) |
| Hip | 36–38 in (92–97 cm) | 38–40 in (97–102 cm) | 40–43 in (102–109 cm) | 43–46 in (109–117 cm) |
| Inseam | 31 in (79 cm) | 31½ in (80 cm) | 32 in (81 cm) | 32¼ in (82 cm) |
If you are unsure, our returns page explains how a size exchange works before you order. size exchange terms, so nothing about this size guide has to be a guess you are stuck with.
How to Measure Yourself
You need a soft tape and a couple of minutes. Stand relaxed with your arms down and keep the tape level all the way around.
- Chest: around the fullest part, with the tape under both arms.
- Waist: the slimmest point between your ribs and hips, usually just above the belly button.
- Hip: around the fullest part of your seat, with your feet together.
- Inseam: along the inside of the leg, from the crotch to where you want the hem to sit.
Three Things That Affect Your Measurement
- Measure in the clothes you would normally wear underneath.
- Keep the tape snug, never tight enough to press in.
- Ask someone else to measure your chest, since it is hard to keep the tape level on your own.
Common Size Guide Questions
Which Size Do I Pick Between Two?
For hoodies and tees, go up if you like room to layer or a relaxed drop at the shoulder, and go down if you want a cleaner line. For bottoms, choose by the larger of your waist and hip.
Does a Hoodie Get Smaller After Washing?
Cotton-rich fabric can move slightly on a warm wash. A cool wash with the garment turned inside out, and air drying instead of the dryer, keeps the size as close as possible to how it arrived.
Is the Sizing Unisex?
Most of the range uses one chart for everyone. Where a piece is cut differently, its product page says so next to the size options.
What If the Size Does Not Work Out?
An unworn item with its tags can be returned or exchanged under the terms on the returns page.
Still Deciding?
Every product page lists the sizes in stock, from S to XXL, and the details of that cut.
See the hoodiesKeeping the Fit
Washing cool and drying on a hanger keeps a garment close to its original size for longer.
Care and washing