Suit Size Guide: Finding Your Perfect Fit for Men’s Clothing

Finding the right fit and size is paramount when purchasing men’s clothing, especially suits. A well-fitting suit not only enhances your appearance but also boosts your confidence. Size, the numerical representation of your body dimensions, and fit, the style and cut of the garment, are the two pillars of menswear. This comprehensive Suit Size Guide will walk you through everything you need to know to find your ideal suit size and ensure a perfect fit for blazers, shirts, hats, and more.

To simplify your suit sizing journey, you can also utilize our handy Suit Size Estimator. However, understanding the nuances of suit sizing will empower you to make informed decisions every time you shop.

Understanding Your Measurements for Suit Size

Before diving into size charts, it’s essential to accurately measure yourself. This ensures that you can confidently navigate the size guides and choose the right size for various garments. The key measurements for suit sizing include:

• Chest: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape measure horizontal and snug under your arms.
• Waist: Measure around your natural waistline, which is typically located around your belly button. Keep the tape measure comfortably loose.
• Over Arm: Measure around your chest, including your arms held down at your sides. This measurement helps determine the range of motion the suit jacket will allow.
• Neck: Measure around the base of your neck, where a shirt collar would sit. Insert two fingers between your neck and the tape measure for a comfortable fit.
• Sleeve: Measure from the edge of your shoulder bone down to your wrist bone. Keep your arm relaxed and slightly bent.
• Hip: Measure around the fullest part of your hips, keeping the tape measure horizontal.
• Height: Measure your height from the top of your head to the soles of your feet.
• Weight: While less precise, your weight can be a helpful reference point when combined with other measurements.

For a visual guide, this video demonstrates how to accurately measure your suit size, providing step-by-step instructions for measuring your chest, waist, and length:

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Man using Suits Outlets style finder tool to determine his suit size.

Once you have your measurements, you can use the following size charts to find the right size for different types of men’s clothing.

Men’s Blazer Size Chart

Blazers are versatile wardrobe staples, perfect for smart-casual occasions. Use this chart to find your blazer size based on your chest measurement:

SIZE	CHEST SIZE (INCHES)
XS	34-36
S	36-38
M	38-40
L	40-42
XL	42-44
2XL	44-46
3XL	46-48
4XL	48-50
5XL	52-54

Men’s Walking Suit Size Chart

Walking suits offer a relaxed yet put-together look. This chart provides sizes based on chest and waist measurements:

SIZE	CHEST SIZE (INCHES)	WAIST SIZE (INCHES)
M	38	33
L	40 TO 42	34 OR 36
XL	44 TO 46	38 OR 40
2XL	48	42
3XL	50 TO 52	44 OR 46
4XL	54 TO 56	48 OR 50
5XL	60 TO 64	54

Men’s Hat Size Chart

A well-fitting hat adds a touch of style and personality to your outfit. Use this chart to determine your hat size:

SIZE	US HAT SIZE	INCHES
S	6 3/4 – 6 7/8	21 1/8 – 21 1/2
M	7 – 7 1/8	21 7/8 – 22 1/4
L	7 1/4 – 7 3/8	22 5/8 – 23
XL	7 1/2 – 7 5/8	23 1/2 – 23 7/8
2XL	7 3/4 – 7 7/8	24 1/4 – 24 5/8
3XL	8	25+

Men’s Shirt Size Chart

Shirts are foundational pieces in any man’s wardrobe. This chart helps you find your shirt size based on chest, neck, waist, and sleeve measurements:

Size (US)	Chest	Neck	Waist	Sleeve
XS	32″ – 34″	13″ – 13 1/2″	26″ – 28″	32″
S	35″ – 37″	14″ – 14 1/2″	29″ – 31″	33″
M	38″ – 40″	15″ – 15 1/2″	32″ – 34″	34″
L	41″ – 43″	16″ – 16 1/2″	35″ – 37″	35″
XL	44″ – 46″	17″ – 17 1/2″	38″ – 40″	36″
2XL	47″ – 49″	18″ – 18 1/2″	41″ – 43″	37″
3XL	50″ – 52″	19″ – 19 1/2″	44″ – 46″	38″

Men’s Suit Size Chart

Finding the right suit size is crucial for a sharp and professional appearance. This comprehensive chart considers coat size, chest, over arm, waist, hip, neck, sleeve, height, and weight to help you find your ideal suit size:

Coat	Chest	Over arm	Waist	Hip	Neck	Sleeve	Height	Weight
34R	32 – 34	40 – 42	26 – 28	32 – 34	14 – 15.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	110 – 120
35R	33 – 35	41 – 43	27 – 29	33 – 35	14 – 15.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	120 – 130
36R	34 – 36	42 – 44	27 – 30	33 – 36	14 – 15.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	130 – 140
37R	35 – 37	43 – 45	28 – 31	34 – 37	14.5 – 15.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	135 – 145
38R	36 – 38	44 – 46	29 – 32	35 – 38	14.5 – 15.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	145 – 155
39R	37 – 39	45 – 47	30 – 33	36 – 39	15 – 16.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	155 – 165
40R	38 – 40	46 – 48	30 – 34	36 – 40	15 – 16.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	160 – 170
41R	39 – 41	47 – 49	31 – 35	37 – 41	15.5 – 16.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	170 – 180
42R	40 – 42	48 – 50	32 – 36	38 – 42	15.5 – 16.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	180 – 190
43R	41 – 43	49 – 51	33 – 37	39 – 43	16 – 17.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	190 – 200
44R	42 – 44	50 – 52	34 – 40	40 – 45	16 – 17.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	200 – 210
46R	44 – 46	52 – 54	36 – 42	42 – 47	16.5 – 17.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	210 – 220
48R	46 – 48	54 – 56	38 – 44	44 – 50	17 – 18.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	220 – 240
50R	48 – 50	56 – 58	40 – 47	46 – 53	17 – 18.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	240 – 260
52R	50 – 52	58 – 60	42 – 49	48 – 54	17 – 18.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	260 – 275
54R	52 – 54	60 – 62	44 – 51	50 – 56	18 – 19.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	275 – 290
56R	54 – 56	62 – 64	46 – 53	52 – 58	18 – 19.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	290 – 300
58R	56 – 58	64 – 66	48 – 55	54 – 60	18 – 19.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	300 – 310
60R	58 – 60	66 – 68	50 – 57	56 – 62	18 – 19.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	310 – 330
62R	60 – 62	68 – 70	52 – 59	58 – 64	20 – 21.5	33 – 34	5’8″ – 6′	320 – 340
64R	62 – 64	70 – 72	54 – 61	60 – 66	20 – 22	33 – 44	5’8″ – 6′	340 – 350
66R	64 – 66	72 – 74	56 – 63	62 – 68	21 – 23	33 – 44	5’8″ – 6′	350 – 370

Big & Tall Suit Size Chart

For taller and larger men, this chart provides suit sizes tailored for a comfortable and flattering fit:

Coat	Chest	Over arm	Waist	Hip	Neck	Sleeve	Height	Weight
36L	34 – 36	42 – 44	27 – 30	33 – 36	14 – 15.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	135 – 145
37L	35 – 37	43 – 45	28 – 31	34 – 37	14.5 – 15.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	140 – 150
38L	36 – 38	44 – 46	29 – 32	35 – 38	14.5 – 15.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	150 – 160
39L	37 – 39	45 – 47	30 – 33	36 – 39	15 – 16.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	155 – 165
40L	38 – 40	46 – 48	30 – 34	36 – 40	15 – 16.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	160 – 170
41L	39 – 41	47 – 49	31 – 35	37 – 41	15.5 – 16.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	170 – 180
42L	40 – 42	48 – 50	32 – 36	38 – 42	15.5 – 16.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	180 – 190
43L	41 – 43	49 – 51	33 – 37	39 – 43	16 – 17.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	190 – 200
44L	42 – 44	50 – 52	34 – 40	40 – 45	16 – 17.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	200 – 210
46L	44 – 46	52 – 54	36 – 42	42 – 47	16.5 – 17.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	210 – 220
48L	46 – 48	54 – 56	38 – 44	44 – 50	17 – 18.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	220 – 240
50L	48 – 50	56 – 58	40 – 47	46 – 52	17 – 18.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	240 – 260
52L	50 – 52	58 – 60	42 – 49	48 – 54	17 – 18.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	260 – 275
54L	52 – 54	60 – 62	44 – 51	50 – 56	18 – 19.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	275 – 290
56L	54 – 56	62 – 64	46 – 53	52 – 58	18 – 19.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	290 – 300
58L	56 – 58	64 – 66	48 – 55	54 – 60	18 – 19.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	300 – 310
60L	58 – 60	66 – 68	50 – 57	56 – 62	18 – 19.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	310 – 330
62L	60 – 62	68 – 70	52 – 59	58 – 64	20 – 21.5	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	320 – 340
64L	62 – 64	70 – 72	54 – 61	60 – 66	20 – 22.0	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	340 – 350
66L	64 – 66	72 – 74	56 -63	62 – 68	21 – 23.0	35 – 36	6′ – 6’4″	350 – 370

Men’s Suit Short Size Chart

For men with a shorter stature, this chart offers suit sizes designed for a proportionate fit:

Coat	Chest	Over arm	Waist	Hip	Neck	Sleeve	Height	Weight
34S	32 – 34	40 – 42	26 – 28	32 – 34	14 – 15.5	< 33	< 5′ 8.5″	105 – 115
35S	33 – 35	41 – 43	27 – 29	33 – 35	14 – 15.5	< 33	< 5′ 8.5″	115 – 125
36S	34 – 36	42 – 44	27 – 30	33 – 36	14 – 15.5	< 33	< 5′ 8.5″	125 – 135
37S	35 – 37	43 – 45	28 – 31	34 – 37	14.5 – 15.5	< 33	< 5′ 8.5″	135 – 145
38S	36 – 38	44 – 46	29 – 32	35 – 38	14.5 – 15.5	< 33	< 5′ 8.5″	145 – 155
39S	37 – 39	45 – 47	30 – 33	36 – 39	15 – 16.5	< 33	< 5′ 8.5″	155 – 165
40S	38 – 40	46 – 48	30 – 34	36 – 40	15 – 16.5	< 33	< 5′ 8.5″	160 – 170
41S	39 – 41	47 – 49	31 – 35	37 – 41	15.5 – 16.5	< 33	< 5′ 8.5″	170 – 180
42S	40 – 42	48 – 50	32 – 36	38 – 42	15.5 – 16.5	< 33	< 5′ 8.5″	180 – 190
43S	41 – 43	49 – 51	33 – 37	39 – 43	16 – 17.5	< 33	< 5′ 8.5″	190 – 200
44S	42 – 44	50 – 52	34 – 39	40 – 45	16 – 17.5	< 33	< 5′ 8.5″	200 – 220
46S	44 – 46	52 – 54	36 – 41	42 – 47	16 – 17.5	< 33	< 5′ 8.5″	210 – 220
48S	46 – 48	54 – 56	38 – 44	44 – 50	17 – 18.5	< 33	< 5′ 8.5″	220 – 240
50S	48 – 50	56 – 58	40 – 46	46 – 52	17 – 18.5	< 33	< 5′ 8.5″	240 – 260

Boys’ Tuxedo Size Chart

For young gentlemen, this chart helps you find the right tuxedo size for boys aged 3 to 13:

General Size	US Size	Age	Height (in.)	Chest (in.)	Waist (in.)	Hips (in.)
XS	4	3 – 4	39 – 41 ½	23	21	23
5	4 – 5	42 – 44 ½	24	21 ½	24
S	6	5 – 6	45 – 47 ½	25	22 ½	25
7	6 – 7	48 – 49 ½	26	23 ½	26
M	8	7 – 8	50 – 52	26 ½	24 ½	27 ½
L	10	8 – 9	52 ½ – 55 ½	27	25 ½	28 ½
12	9 – 10	56 – 58	28	26 ½	30
XL	14	10 – 11	58 ½ – 60 ½	29 ½	27 ½	31 ½
16	11 – 12	61 – 64	31	29	33
XXL	18	12 – 13	64 ½ – 66 ½	32 ½	30	34

Boys’ Tuxedo Plus Size/Husky Size Chart

For boys who need a slightly larger fit, the husky size chart provides appropriate measurements:

US Size	Height (in.)	Chest (in.)	Waist (in.)	Hips (in.)
8 HUSKY	49 – 51	30	29	30 ½
10 HUSKY	51 ½ – 54 ½	30 ½	30	31 ½
12 HUSKY	55 – 57	31 ½	31	33
14 HUSKY	57 ½ – 59 ½	33	32	34 ½
16 HUSKY	60 – 63	34 ½	33 ½	36
18 HUSKY	63 ½ – 65 ½	36	34 ½	37

Ready-to-Wear Suits and Tailoring

All suits at Suits Outlets are ready-to-wear, offering convenience and style. When selecting a ready-to-wear suit, consider these three key aspects for the best fit:

1. Shoulder Width: The shoulder pads should end at your natural shoulder point.
2. Chest and Waist Circumference: The suit jacket should comfortably close without straining or feeling too loose. A good guideline is that when the jacket is buttoned, you should be able to slide a flat hand inside your chest comfortably.
3. Fit: Ensure the overall fit is neither too tight nor too baggy. After buttoning the jacket, check the placket (the vertical edge where the buttons are). If there’s a gap of more than three fingers’ width, the suit may be too large.

For pants, consider your hip and thigh preference. Pants can be altered more easily at the waist and length, so prioritize fit in the hips and thighs. If minor adjustments are needed, remember that sleeve length, blazer length, waist, and pant length can be easily altered by a local tailor. Don’t worry about minor discrepancies (within 3 inches) from your exact measurements, as tailoring can perfect the fit.

To further simplify your search, explore our exclusive style finder tool to pinpoint exactly what you’re looking for in a suit.

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By using this comprehensive suit size guide and considering these helpful tips, you’ll be well-equipped to find the perfect fitting suit and other menswear, ensuring you always look your best.