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How to Read a Size Chart When Buying Online

The most common reason clothing gets returned is not quality. It is fit, and fit problems are avoidable with five minutes and a measuring tape. Here is how to read a size chart the way it is meant to be read.

Measure a shirt you already trust

Take your favorite tee, lay it flat, and measure across the chest from armpit to armpit, then down the back from the collar seam to the hem. Those two flat measurements tell you more than any letter size does, because an L from one label and an L from another can be an inch or two apart.

Compare flat measurements, not letters

Size charts list garment measurements, body measurements, or both, and the chart usually says which. Garment measurements can be compared directly with the shirt you measured. Body measurements need ease added on top, which is the breathing room between your body and the fabric, and relaxed styles carry more of it by design.

Know how the fit is meant to sit

A relaxed or oversized cut is supposed to measure well beyond your body, so sizing down defeats the design and makes the shoulders sit wrong. When a description names the fit, believe it, and pick your usual size unless the chart tells you otherwise.

Check the fabric weight

Fabric weight, often listed in ounces or GSM, tells you how substantial a piece feels. Heavier tees drape straighter and hold their shape; lighter ones move more and layer more easily. Neither is wrong, but knowing the number stops the surprise when the package opens.

Every item at wesdawg.com comes with a size guide, and if you are between sizes, email us with your flat measurements and we will point you to the right one. Delivery timelines for every order are listed in our Shipping Policy.

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