A&F Size Guide: Find Your Perfect Fit

1. Understanding the A&F Sizing System

Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) is a popular retailer known for its casual wear, jeans, and preppy-inspired clothing. However, like many clothing brands, A&F’s sizing can sometimes be inconsistent or vary depending on the specific garment type. Understanding how A&F sizes its clothing is the first step in ensuring you find the right fit. To navigate A&F sizing effectively, understanding the nuances of their system is essential, allowing for well-informed purchasing decisions.

1.1 Women’s Sizing Overview

A&F’s women’s clothing line includes a variety of items from jeans and pants to dresses, skirts, tops, and outerwear. Sizes typically range from XXS to XXL, and sometimes up to 3XL, with numerical sizes often accompanying the alpha sizing (e.g., XS/0, S/4, M/8). Familiarizing yourself with these size categories is key to finding the correct fit.

1.1.1 Jeans and Pants

For jeans and pants, A&F uses a waist size in inches. It’s important to measure your waist accurately to match it with the appropriate A&F size. Additionally, A&F offers different inseam lengths (short, regular, long) to accommodate various heights. Pay attention to both waist and length measurements.

1.1.2 Dresses and Skirts

Dresses and skirts are usually sized using a combination of alpha and numerical sizes. When selecting dresses and skirts, focus on bust, waist, and hip measurements to ensure a comfortable and flattering fit.

1.1.3 Tops and Outerwear

Tops and outerwear generally follow alpha sizing (XXS to XXL). When purchasing tops and outerwear, prioritize bust measurements for the best fit.

1.2 Men’s Sizing Overview

A&F’s men’s line includes jeans, pants, shorts, tops, shirts, outerwear, and underwear. Sizes range from XS to XXL, and sometimes up to 3XL, with waist measurements playing a crucial role in bottoms sizing.

1.2.1 Jeans, Pants, and Shorts

For men’s jeans, pants, and shorts, A&F uses waist sizes in inches. Ensure accurate waist measurements for the best fit. Different inseam lengths are also available to match various heights.

1.2.2 Tops, Shirts, and Outerwear

Men’s tops, shirts, and outerwear are typically sized using alpha sizes (XS to XXL). Chest and arm length measurements are important for these items.

1.2.3 Underwear

Underwear sizing is based on waist measurements. Refer to the A&F underwear size chart to select the appropriate size based on your waist circumference.

2. Comprehensive Size Charts for Women

Navigating clothing sizes can be tricky, but with detailed size charts, finding the perfect fit becomes easier. Here’s a comprehensive guide to A&F women’s sizes.

2.1 Women’s Curve Love Jeans

The Curve Love line is designed to accommodate curvier figures, providing extra room in the hips and thighs.

Jeans	US	Waist(IN)	Waist(CM)	Hip(IN)	Hip(CM)	UK	IT	EU	JP	KR
23	XXS/000	23	58	35	89	4	36	32	3	33
24	XXS/00	24	61	36	94	6	38	34	5	33
25	XS/0	25	64	37	94	8	40	36	7	44
26	XS/2	26	66	38	97	8	40	36	7	44
27	S/4	27	69	39	99	10	42	38	9	55
28	S/6	28	71	40	102	10	42	38	9	55
29	M/8	29	74	41	104	12	44	40	11	66
30	M/10	30.5	77	42	107	12	44	40	11	66
31	L/12	32	81	43.5	110	14	46	42	13	77
32	L/14	34	86	45	114	16	48	44	15	77
33	XL/16	36	91	47	119	18	50	46	17	88
34	XL/18	38.5	98	49	124	20	52	48	17	88
35	XXL/20	41.5	105	51.5	131	22	54	50	19	99
36	XXL/22	44.5	113	54	137	24	56	52	19	99
37	3XL/24	47.5	121	57	145	26	58	54	21	110

2.2 Women’s Jeans, Pants & Shorts

This size chart applies to most of A&F’s non-Curve Love jeans, pants, and shorts.

Waist(Size)	US	Waist(IN)	Waist(CM)	Hip(IN)	Hip(CM)	UK	IT	EU	JP	KR
23	XXS/000	23	58	33	84	4	36	32	3	33
24	XXS/00	24	61	34	86	6	38	34	5	33
25	XS/0	25	64	35	89	8	40	36	7	44
26	XS/2	26	66	36	91	8	40	36	7	44
27	S/4	27	69	37	94	10	42	38	9	55
28	S/6	28	71	38	97	10	42	38	9	55
29	M/8	29	74	39	99	12	44	40	11	66
30	M/10	30.5	77	40	102	12	44	40	11	66
31	L/12	32	81	41.5	105	14	46	42	13	77
32	L/14	34	86	43	109	16	48	44	15	77
33	XL/16	36	91	45	114	18	50	46	17	88
34	XL/18	38.5	98	47	119	20	52	48	17	88
35	XXL/20	41.5	105	49.5	126	22	54	50	19	99
36	XXL/22	44.5	113	52	132	24	56	52	19	99
37	3XL/24	47.5	121	55	140	26	58	54	21	110

2.3 Women’s Jeans & Pants Length

Understanding inseam lengths is crucial for achieving the perfect fit with jeans and pants.

Length	Height(IN)	Height(CM)
Extra Short	below 5′	below 152
Short	5′ to 5’3″	152 to 160
Regular	5’4″ to 5’7″	162 to 170
Long	5’8″ to 5’10”	172 to 178
Extra Long	5’11” and above	180 and above

2.4 Women’s Dresses

A&F dresses are available in petite, regular, and tall sizes, ensuring a fit for various body types.

US(Alpha)	US(Num)	Bust(IN)	Bust(CM)	Waist(IN)	Waist(CM)	Hip(IN)	Hip(CM)	UK	IT	EU	JP	KR
XXS	000	31	79	23	58	33	84	4	36	32	3	33
XXS	00	32	81	24	61	34	86	6	38	34	5	33
XS	0	33	84	25	64	35	89	8	40	36	7	44
XS	2	34	86	26	66	36	91	8	40	36	7	44
S	4	35	89	27	69	37	94	10	42	38	9	55
S	6	36	91	28	71	38	97	10	42	38	9	55
M	8	37	94	29	74	39	99	12	44	40	11	66
M	10	38	97	30.5	77	40	102	12	44	40	11	66
L	12	40	102	32	81	41.5	105	14	46	42	13	77
L	14	41	104	34	86	43	109	16	48	44	15	77
XL	16	43	109	36	91	45	114	18	50	46	17	88
XL	18	45	114	38.5	98	47	119	20	52	48	17	88
XXL	20	47	119	41.5	105	49.5	126	22	54	50	19	99
XXL	22	50	127	44.5	113	52	132	24	56	52	19	99
3XL	24	53	135	47.5	121	55	140	26	58	54	21	110

2.5 Women’s Skirts

Refer to this size chart when purchasing A&F skirts to ensure the best fit.

US(Alpha)	US(Num)	Waist(IN)	Waist(CM)	Hip(CM)	Hip(IN)	UK	IT	EU	JP	KR
XXS	000	23	58	85	33.5	4	36	32	3	44
XXS	00	24	61	88	34.5	6	38	34	5	44
XS	0	25	64	90	35.5	8	40	36	7	44
XS	2	26	66	93	36.5	8	40	36	7	55
S	4	27	69	95	37.5	10	42	38	9	55
S	6	28	71	98	38.5	10	42	38	9	55
M	8	29	74	100	39.5	12	42	40	11	66
M	10	30	76	103	40.5	14	44	42	13	66
L	12	31.5	80	107	42	14	46	42	13	77
L	14	33.5	85	112	44	16	48	44	15	77
XL	16	35.5	90	117	46	18	50	46	17	88

2.6 Women’s Tops & Outerwear

This size chart is applicable for A&F tops and outerwear.

US	Bust(IN)	Bust(CM)	UK	IT	EU	JP	KR
XXS	32	81	4	36	32	3	33
XS	34	86	8	40	36	7	44
S	36	91	10	42	38	9	55
M	38	97	12	44	40	11	66
L	41	104	14	46	42	13	77
XL	45	114	18	50	46	17	88
XXL	50	127	22	54	50	19	99
3XL	55	140	26	58	54	21	110

3. Comprehensive Size Charts for Men

Finding the right fit for men’s clothing is just as important. Here’s a detailed guide to A&F men’s sizes.

3.1 Men’s Jeans, Pants & Shorts

Refer to this chart for A&F men’s jeans, pants, and shorts sizing.

Waist(Size)	US	Waist(IN)	Waist(CM)	Hip(IN)	Hip(CM)	UK	EU	IT	KR
26	XS	26.5	67	34	86	26	36	40	90
28	XS	28.5	72	36	91	28	38	40	90
29	S	29.5	75	37	94	29	39	42	95
30	S	30.5	78	38	97	30	40	44	95
31	M	31.75	81	39	99	31	41	46	100
32	M	33	84	40	102	32	42	48	100
33	L	34.25	86	41	104	33	43	48	105
34	L	35.5	90	42	107	34	44	50	105
36	XL	38.5	98	45	114	36/38	46	52/54	110
38	2X	41.5	105	47	119	40	48	56	115
40	3X	44.5	113	49	124	42	50	58	120

3.2 Men’s Bottoms Length

Understanding the inseam lengths for men’s bottoms is crucial.

Length	Inseam(IN)	Inseam(CM)	Height(IN)	Height(CM)
28	28	71	below 5’6″	below 170
30	30	76	5’6″ to 5’9″	170 – 175
32	32	81	5’9″ to 6′	175 – 183
34	34	86	6’to 6’3″	183 – 190
36	36	91	above 6’3″	above 190

3.3 Men’s Tops, Shirts & Outerwear

This size chart applies to A&F men’s tops, shirts, and outerwear.

US	Chest(IN)	Arm Length(IN)	Chest(CM)	Arm Length(CM)	UK	EU/IT	JP	KR
XXS	31	31	79	79	30	40	XXS	85
XS	34	32	86	81	32/34	42/44	XS	90
S	37	33	94	84	36	46	S	95
M	40	34	102	86	38/40	48/50	M	100
L	43	35	109	89	42	52	L	105
XL	46.5	36	118	91	44/46	54/56	LL	110
XXL	50	36.5	127	93	48	58	LLL	115
3XL	53	36.5	135	93	50	60	4L	120

3.4 Men’s Blazers

Refer to this size chart for A&F men’s blazers.

US	Chest(IN)	Chest(CM)	Arm Length(IN)	Arm Length(CM)	EU/IT	JP	KR
36	36	92	32	81	46	XS	90
38	38	97	33	84	48	S	95
40	40	102	34	86	50	M	100
42	42	108	35	89	52	L	105
44	44	112	35.5	90	54	LL	110
46	46	117	36	92	56	LLL	115

3.5 Men’s Blazers Length

Understanding blazer lengths is also important for a well-fitted look.

Length	Height(IN)	Height(CM)
Short	below 5’9″	below 175
Regular	5’9″ to 6′	175 to 183
Long	above 6′	above 183

3.6 Men’s Underwear

Use this chart to find the appropriate size for A&F men’s underwear.

US	Waist(IN)	Waist(CM)
XS	26 – 28	66 – 71
S	29 – 30	73.5 – 76
M	31 – 32	78.5 – 81.5
L	33 – 34.5	84 – 87.5
XL	36.5 – 38.5	92.5 – 98
XXL	40 – 41	101.5 – 104
3XL	42 – 44	106.5 – 112

4. How to Measure Yourself Accurately

Accurate measurements are essential for finding the right size. Follow these guidelines to ensure precision.

4.1 Measuring Your Bust

To measure your bust:

Wear a non-padded bra.
Stand straight with your arms relaxed at your sides.
Measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape measure parallel to the ground.

4.2 Measuring Your Waist

To measure your waist:

Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Find the natural crease of your waist by bending to one side.
Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape measure snug but not tight.

4.3 Measuring Your Hips

To measure your hips:

Stand with your feet together.
Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks, keeping the tape measure parallel to the ground.

4.4 Measuring Inseam

To measure inseam:

Stand straight with your shoes on.
Measure from the top of your inner thigh down to the bottom of your ankle.
Alternatively, measure a pair of well-fitting pants from the crotch seam to the hem.

5. Tips for Using A&F Size Charts Effectively

To make the most out of A&F size charts, consider these tips.

5.1 Compare Your Measurements to the Size Chart

Always compare your measurements to the specific size chart for each garment type. Sizes can vary between styles, so rely on the charts rather than assuming your usual size.

5.2 Read Product Reviews

Product reviews often provide valuable insights into sizing accuracy. Pay attention to comments regarding whether items run small, large, or true to size.

5.3 Consider the Garment’s Fit

A&F offers various fits, including slim, classic, and relaxed. Consider the intended fit of the garment when selecting your size. A slim-fit item may require sizing up for comfort.

5.4 Check the Fabric Composition

The fabric composition can affect the garment’s stretch and fit. Items with stretchier fabrics may offer more flexibility in sizing.

5.5 When in Doubt, Size Up

If you’re between sizes, it’s generally better to size up. A slightly larger garment can always be tailored, while a garment that’s too small is often unwearable.

6. Understanding Fit Types

A&F offers a variety of fit types, each designed to cater to different body shapes and preferences. Knowing the difference between these fits can help you choose the right size and style for your body.

6.1 Slim Fit

Slim fit garments are designed to be close-fitting to the body. They often feature a tapered silhouette and minimal excess fabric. Slim fit styles are ideal for those who prefer a more tailored and modern look.

6.2 Classic Fit

Classic fit garments offer a more relaxed and comfortable silhouette. They provide more room in the chest, waist, and hips compared to slim fit styles. Classic fit is a versatile option suitable for various body types.

6.3 Relaxed Fit

Relaxed fit garments are designed to be loose and comfortable, offering maximum freedom of movement. They feature a generous cut and are ideal for casual wear.

6.4 Curve Love Fit

The Curve Love fit is specifically designed for individuals with curvier figures. It offers more room in the hips and thighs compared to standard fits, providing a comfortable and flattering silhouette.

7. How A&F Sizes Compare to Other Brands

Sizing can vary significantly between brands. Understanding how A&F sizes compare to other popular retailers can help you make informed purchasing decisions.

7.1 A&F vs. Gap

Generally, A&F sizes tend to run slightly smaller than Gap sizes. If you typically wear a size M at Gap, you might consider sizing up to a size L at A&F, especially for slim-fit items.

7.2 A&F vs. H&M

H&M sizes often run larger than A&F sizes. If you usually wear a size S at H&M, a size M at A&F might be a better fit.

7.3 A&F vs. Zara

Zara sizes are generally similar to A&F sizes. However, Zara’s sizing can sometimes be inconsistent, so it’s always a good idea to check the size chart before making a purchase.

7.4 A&F vs. American Eagle

American Eagle sizes tend to be more generous than A&F sizes. If you wear a size 30 in American Eagle jeans, you might need a size 31 or 32 at A&F.

8. Shopping Tips for Online Purchases

Shopping online offers convenience, but it can be challenging to find the right size without trying on the clothes. Here are some tips to help you make successful online purchases.

8.1 Use Virtual Try-On Tools

Some retailers offer virtual try-on tools that allow you to see how clothes will look on your body using augmented reality. These tools can help you visualize the fit and make more informed decisions.

8.2 Check Customer Photos

Many online retailers allow customers to upload photos of themselves wearing the clothes. Reviewing these photos can provide valuable insights into the fit and appearance of the garments.

8.3 Review the Return Policy

Before making a purchase, always review the retailer’s return policy. Ensure that you can easily return or exchange items if they don’t fit properly.

8.4 Read the Detailed Product Description

Pay close attention to the product description for information about the garment’s fit, fabric, and care instructions. This information can help you determine whether the item is right for you.

8.5 Utilize Size Recommendation Quizzes

Some websites offer size recommendation quizzes that ask for your measurements and preferences to suggest the best size for you. These quizzes can be helpful, but always double-check the results against the size chart.

9. Caring for Your A&F Clothing

Proper care can extend the life of your A&F clothing and maintain its fit. Follow these guidelines to keep your garments looking their best.

9.1 Read the Care Label

Always read the care label before washing or drying your A&F clothing. The label provides specific instructions for washing, drying, ironing, and dry cleaning.

9.2 Wash Items Inside Out

Washing items inside out can help prevent fading and protect delicate embellishments.

9.3 Use a Gentle Detergent

Use a gentle detergent to avoid damaging the fabric and causing colors to fade.

9.4 Avoid Overloading the Washing Machine

Overloading the washing machine can prevent clothes from getting properly cleaned and can cause damage to the garments.

9.5 Air Dry When Possible

Air drying can help prevent shrinkage and damage to delicate fabrics. If you must use a dryer, use a low heat setting.

10. Alterations and Tailoring

Sometimes, even with accurate measurements, a garment may not fit perfectly. Alterations and tailoring can help you achieve the perfect fit.

10.1 Hemming Pants and Skirts

Hemming pants and skirts is a common alteration that can improve the fit and appearance of the garment.

10.2 Adjusting Waistbands

Adjusting the waistband of pants and skirts can help ensure a comfortable and secure fit.

10.3 Taking in Seams

Taking in seams can help create a more fitted silhouette for garments that are too loose.

10.4 Adding Darts

Adding darts can help shape garments and create a more flattering fit.

10.5 Shortening Sleeves

Shortening sleeves can improve the fit of shirts, blazers, and jackets.