The Bulldog Factory · Live the Breeze
Use the size chart attached to the exact garment and check whether it shows body measurements or garment measurements. Those numbers answer different questions. A size marked medium in one cut does not guarantee the same fit in another, and a men's or women's range should not automatically be treated as unisex.
Body measurements versus garment measurements
A body chart helps you match your measurements to a recommended size. A garment chart describes the finished item. Garments usually include room for movement, so a finished chest measurement may be larger than the wearer's chest. Do not add or subtract an arbitrary allowance unless the brand explains how its chart works.
Use a favorite garment as a reference
- Choose a similar item with the fit you want: compare a polo with a polo, rather than a fitted tee with an oversized hoodie.
- Lay it flat without stretching it.
- Measure the points shown on the product's chart, such as chest width and body length.
- Check the units. A flat chest width is not the same number as the full circumference.
- Compare the difference with the look and layering room you want.
Adjust for the way you will wear it
A tee worn by itself may need less extra room than a hoodie worn over another layer. Length matters as much as width: check the hem against the rise of your usual trousers and consider whether you tuck the item. Sizing up can add length and sleeve volume as well as room through the body.
When you fall between sizes
Look at the actual measurement differences between the two sizes. Prioritize the areas that tend to feel restrictive, such as the chest, shoulders or hips, and account for your intended layers. If no size chart or useful measurements are available, ask TBF for the missing details before ordering specifically for a close or oversized fit.
Check the range you are shopping
TBF lists men's and women's products. Use the size information on the exact product page rather than assuming a universal conversion between the ranges. A style worn by anyone still needs a fit check based on its own measurements.
On arrival
Try the garment indoors with your intended outfit and check the store's current return policy before removing tags or washing it. Reach, sit and walk in it. A useful size guide helps narrow the choice; comfort in motion confirms it.