Carhartt WIP is one of the most popular streetwear labels we stock — and its relaxed cut leaves a lot of people unsure which size to order. This guide covers how Carhartt WIP fits, a full chest-measurement size chart, and how to choose your size.
How does Carhartt WIP fit?
The simple answer: order your usual size. Carhartt WIP is best taken true to size — the cut is deliberately relaxed and slightly boxy, a nod to the brand's workwear heritage and made for easy layering, so it wears a touch roomier than a slim-fit label. Prefer a sharper, slimmer look? Size down. Want a baggier, oversized streetwear feel? Size up.
Carhartt WIP size chart
Approximate to-fit chest measurements for Carhartt WIP tops:
| Size | Chest (inches) | Chest (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 35–37" | 89–94 cm |
| M | 38–40" | 97–102 cm |
| L | 41–43" | 104–109 cm |
| XL | 44–46" | 112–117 cm |
| XXL | 47–49" | 119–124 cm |
| XXXL | 50–52" | 127–132 cm |
Measurements are approximate to-fit chest sizes and can vary across styles. Always check the size guide on each product page for that item's exact measurements.
How to measure your chest
Wrap a tape measure around the fullest part of your chest, under the arms and across the shoulder blades. Keep it level and snug — not tight — then match the result to the chart above.
Fit by product type
- T-shirts (Chase, Pocket, Script) — true to size with a loose, boxy cut. Size down for a slimmer fit.
- Sweatshirts & hoodies — relaxed, regular fit; true to size. Size up if you want a baggier look.
- Jackets & overshirts — cut to layer over a hoodie, so order your usual size.
- Pants & cargos (Single Knee, Regular Cargo, Aviation) — sized by waist (W), with a loose, mostly straight leg and mid rise. Order your true waist.
Is Carhartt WIP sized like the original Carhartt?
Worth knowing: everything we stock is Carhartt WIP (Work In Progress), the European street and fashion line — every fit above refers to Carhartt WIP. It's a separate label from the original Carhartt, the US workwear brand, which runs bigger and heavier still. For the full breakdown, read our Carhartt WIP vs Carhartt guide.
Still unsure about sizing?
If you're between sizes or want a second opinion, drop our team an email and we'll happily help — as an official Carhartt WIP stockist, we know the fit inside out.
