Carhartt WIP Sizing & Fit Guide
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, how the cut changes across t-shirts, sweats, jackets and pants, and a full chest-measurement size chart, from an official Carhartt WIP stockist.
The short answer
Carhartt WIP is best taken true to size. Order your usual size. The cut is deliberately relaxed and slightly boxy, so size down for a sharper, slimmer look, or size up for a baggier, oversized streetwear feel.
The fit
Relaxed, and roomier than a slim-fit label. The boxy line is a nod to the brand's workwear heritage and it is made for easy layering, which is why Carhartt WIP wears a touch looser than most of what sits next to it, and why your usual size is still the right call. Prefer it sharper and slimmer? Size down. After a baggier, oversized streetwear shape? Size up. Shop Carhartt WIP
Size chart
Approximate to-fit chest measurements for Carhartt WIP tops. Measure around the fullest part of your chest and match it to the row below. These are to-fit sizes and can vary across styles, so always check the size guide on each product page for that item's exact measurements.
| Size | Chest (inches) | Chest (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 35–37" | 89–94 cm |
| M | 38–40" | 97–102 cm |
| L | 40–42" | 102–107 cm |
| XL | 42–44" | 107–112 cm |
| XXL | 44–47" | 112–119 cm |
| XXXL | 47–50" | 119–127 cm |
Fit by type
True to size across the range, with the cut changing as you go. T-shirts, including the Chase, Pocket and Script, are true to size with a loose, boxy cut, so size down if you want them slimmer; sweatshirts and hoodies are a relaxed, regular fit and also true to size, so size up only if you want a baggier look; jackets and overshirts are cut to layer over a hoodie, which means your usual size again; and pants and cargos such as the Single Knee, Regular Cargo and Aviation are sized by waist (W), with a loose, mostly straight leg and a mid rise, so order your true waist.
How to measure
Around the fullest part of your chest. Wrap a tape measure under the arms and across the shoulder blades, keep it level and snug rather than tight, then match the result to the chart above.
WIP or Carhartt
Everything we stock is Carhartt WIP. Work In Progress is the European street and fashion line, and every fit on this page refers to it, not to the original Carhartt. That is a separate label, the US workwear brand, and it runs bigger and heavier still. Carhartt WIP vs Carhartt
Common questions
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Still unsure
Drop our team an email and we will help you pick. If you are between sizes or just want a second opinion, tell us your chest measurement and the style you are after and we will happily point you at the right size, because as an official Carhartt WIP stockist we know this fit inside out. Shop all Carhartt WIP · The best designer t-shirt brands
Written by the Spiral Seven buying team · Official Carhartt WIP stockist
