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A polo should sit comfortably at the shoulders, leave room through the chest and finish at a length that works with your usual bottoms. Start with your regular size, then use movement and the exact product's measurements to decide. A size letter alone cannot tell you whether the cut will suit you.
1. Check the shoulder
For a conventional set-in sleeve, the shoulder seam should sit near the edge of your natural shoulder. A seam much farther down can create an intentionally relaxed look, but it should feel like a choice. If the top pulls across your upper back when you reach forward, try more room rather than judging the fit from the front only.
2. Leave space through the chest and body
The placket should lie reasonably flat when you stand naturally. Pulling between the buttons or horizontal tension across the chest suggests you need more room. Too much excess fabric at the waist can make an untucked polo bunch under a layer. Check both standing and seated before deciding.
3. Check the sleeves and collar
The sleeve opening should let you bend your arm without digging in. Sleeve length is a preference, so compare it with a polo you already enjoy wearing. The collar should rest comfortably around your neck; you should not need to keep rearranging it for the shirt to look settled.
4. Choose the hem for your outfit
For untucked wear, look for enough coverage when you reach overhead without a hem that overwhelms your shorts or trousers. If you tuck your polo, check that it stays in place when seated. There is no single inch measurement that works for every torso or rise of trouser.
5. Compare measurements carefully
If a size chart shows garment measurements, compare them with a polo laid flat. If it shows body measurements, measure your body instead. Do not mix the two. Check whether the chart uses inches or centimeters and whether a chest figure is a flat width or a full circumference.
Build the outfit around the fit
A TBF Heritage Polo with casual shorts is a straightforward weekend combination. With trousers and clean shoes, it can suit a setting that permits casual collared shirts. Check the venue or workplace dress code rather than assuming a collar satisfies every requirement.
Use the men's or women's product page for the actual cut and available sizes. Do not assume the two ranges share the same measurements.