Fit in a jogging set

Short answer: The top and the bottoms each have their own fit. Do not automatically buy the same size in both if your body does not follow the same scale above and below. Many people fit one size all the way, but far from everyone.

Two pieces, two sets of measurements

A jogging suit looks like one item, but it is two garments that have to fit two different parts of the body. The top has to fit shoulders and chest, and the bottoms have to fit hips and waist. Those measurements do not always go together. So it makes sense to look at each piece before choosing a size.

The top follows the shoulders

Choose the top by shoulder width and chest, just like any other top. The shoulder seam should sit on the edge of the shoulder, and there should be room across the chest so you can reach forward without it pulling. The sleeves should end at the wrist. See the styles in men's bamboo joggers.

The bottoms follow the hips

Choose the bottoms by hip and waist. The waistband should sit without squeezing, and there should be room over the hips when you sit down. The crotch should sit high enough for you to walk freely. Hips and waist do not always match the shoulders. See the styles in women's bamboo joggers.

When your body does not follow one scale

Many people have broad shoulders and narrow hips, or the other way round. Then the right choice may be one size on top and another below. If you buy the same size in both, one piece ends up too tight or too loose. That is completely normal and not a sign that the set is badly made.

Sold together or separately

Some sets are sold together in one size, others as two pieces you can choose separately. It is worth checking before you buy, especially if you know you usually wear different sizes above and below. See what applies to each style in bamboo jogging suit.

If the set only comes in one size

If the set can only be bought together, choose by the piece you wear most, or by the one where fit matters most to you. Many choose by the bottoms, since a tight waistband is more uncomfortable than a top that is a little loose. A top can carry some extra room, while tight trousers soon feel wrong.

Loose or close fit

Most people wear a jogging suit a little loose, so it is comfortable to move and relax in. It should not be so loose that the crotch hangs or the shoulder seam sits out on the arm. A slightly loose fit with the right measurements at shoulders and hips is what sits best over a whole day.

Wash so both pieces still match

Wash the top and bottoms together at 40 degrees and let them air dry. That way they change in the same way, and the colour stays the same on both. Lay sweat fabric flat to dry so the weight of the wet fabric does not pull it out of shape. Skip the tumble dryer, which wears the waistband and cuffs.

Frequently asked questions

Should a jogging suit fit loosely

Most people wear it a little loose, but not so loose that the crotch hangs. The shoulders and waistband should still fit, so the set sits well when you move.

What if I need two sizes

Buy the pieces separately if possible. Otherwise choose by the piece you wear most, or by the bottoms, since a tight waistband is the hardest to live with.

Can the pieces be worn separately

Yes. Both the top and the bottoms work on their own with other clothes. The top goes with jeans, and the bottoms can be worn with a regular T-shirt or another top.