What is the difference between slim fit and regular

Short answer: Slim fit is cut closer to the body with less room in the chest and waist. Regular has four to eight centimetres more circumference and a straighter silhouette. The choice depends on the fabric and how you want the clothes to sit.

Slim fit has the least room

A close cut follows the body without excess fabric. Slim fit has the least room in the chest and waist, which gives a more defined silhouette. In return there is less margin if your body changes a little. See the men's bamboo hoodie to compare the fit with your own clothes.

Regular has four to eight centimetres more

The extra room is felt most across the chest. Regular has four to eight centimetres more circumference than slim fit and a straighter silhouette from shoulder to hem. That gives freedom of movement and a calmer look. It is a good choice for everyday wear where you move a lot. See the range in all men's clothing.

Slim fit needs stretch in the fabric

Without elastane, a close cut quickly becomes uncomfortable. Slim fit assumes the fabric gives when you raise your arms, sit down or bend. If the fabric has no stretch, you feel it as a tight sensation across the shoulders and chest. So look at the material, not only the name of the cut. See men's most popular and read the product description.

Regular gives a straight silhouette

Regular gives a straight silhouette from the chest down. The fabric does not sit fully close but falls calmly over the body. That makes the cut good for layering, when you want room for a shirt or a thin sweater underneath. The silhouette is not as close as slim fit, and that is exactly the point.

Think about size with slim fit

Should you size up with slim fit? Only if the fabric has no stretch. With five percent elastane or more, your normal size usually fits well. Without stretch, a size up can give the room you lack, but then you lose some of the close look. Read the material label before you decide.

Choose by body and by day

If you need freedom of movement or want to wear a thin layer underneath, regular is easiest. If you want a closer look and have clothes with a little stretch, slim fit is a good choice. You can keep both cuts in the wardrobe and use them differently, depending on what the day asks for.

Measure yourself before you choose

A tape around the chest and waist says more than the size you usually take. Compare the measurements with the size information and remember that slim fit has less margin than regular. Four to eight centimetres is a clear difference in circumference, felt both in and out of the clothes.

What feels most comfortable

Which fit is most comfortable depends on the fabric. A slim fit with stretch can be more comfortable than a regular without, because it follows movement. Try the piece on, move around, sit down and raise your arms. If you can do that without fabric pulling, the fit is right for you.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between slim fit and regular

The amount of room. Slim fit is cut closer, while regular has four to eight centimetres more circumference and a straighter silhouette from chest to hem in everyday wear.

Should you size up with slim fit

Only if the fabric has no stretch. With five percent elastane or more, your normal size usually fits well, and you keep the close look of the cut.

Which fit is most comfortable

It depends on the fabric. A slim fit with stretch can be more comfortable than a regular without, because it follows movement when you sit, bend and raise your arms.