Why people order two sizes

Short answer: Because fit cannot be seen in a photo. With two sizes at home you can feel the difference on your body and choose with confidence, and the one that does not fit goes back.

A photo does not show fit

A product photo shows colour, cut and how the garment looks on a model. It does not show how the fabric sits on your body, where it pulls or where it hangs. You only learn that once you wear it. That is why many people order two sizes and let their body decide instead of guessing from a photo.

The cut varies between styles

Two styles in the same size can fit differently. One T-shirt is cut straight, another is shaped at the waist. Length, sleeves and neckline vary too. Your size in one style is no guarantee for the next. Many order two when they try something new from the women's range and keep the one that fits best.

Between two sizes

If your measurements fall between two sizes, trying both is often quicker than guessing. The smaller one sits closer, the larger gives more room. The right choice depends on how you want to wear it. Check the sizes among the most popular styles from Copenhagen Bamboo and decide whether you prefer close or relaxed.

Stretch fabric behaves differently

Soft fabric with stretch gives when you put it on, so a small size can feel right at first. After an hour it may feel different. With two sizes at home you can wear each a little longer before deciding, and notice which one still feels comfortable after you have been sitting and moving around.

How to try them at home

Try the garments indoors, on clean skin or over clean underwear, and leave the tags on. Sit down, reach your arms up and twist your upper body. Check whether the fabric pulls across the shoulders, whether the length holds and whether the neckline lies flat. A full length mirror shows the whole silhouette.

Decide and send it back

Once you have chosen, pack the other size again with the tags still on. The sooner it goes back, the less you think about it. Many also note down which size they chose in which style. That gives you something to refer to next time you order something similar from the same brand.

Once you have found the right one

When the size is settled, you can buy more of the same style without doubt. It saves time and returns later on. That is why many add another bamboo tank top for men in the same size once they know the fit. The same goes for T-shirts and underwear that are worn almost every day.

Underwear is an exception

For hygiene reasons, underwear cannot be tried on and returned the same way as a T-shirt. It is better to start with one piece in the size you think is right. Wear it, wash it and see how it feels. If it fits, you can buy more with confidence. If not, you know which way to go next time.

Frequently asked questions

Is it more expensive to order two

Not if returns are easy. You only pay for the one you keep, but always check the return terms before ordering so you know how the process works.

Can you try the clothes on at home

Yes, indoors with clean underwear on and the tags still attached. Then the clothes are still in a condition where they can be exchanged or returned without any problem.

What about underwear

You cannot try two there. Buy one piece first, wear and wash it, and add more once you know the fit and are sure the size is right.