Essentials Hoodie & Sweater size chart
Essentials runs oversized. This is intentional – drop shoulders, roomy body.
- Your usual size = the oversized look from the lookbook.
- One size down = a regular fit like other brands.
- Two sizes down = a close-fitting cut.
- Women: the line is unisex – go 1–2 sizes down from your women's size.
- Broad shoulders / athletic build: stay with your usual size – going smaller pulls at the shoulders and shortens the sleeves.
Which size for which height?
| Height | Regular fit | Oversized look |
|---|---|---|
| 165–170 cm | S | M |
| 171–176 cm | M | L |
| 177–182 cm | M / L | XL |
| 183–188 cm | L | XL / XXL |
| 189 cm and up | XL | XXL |
Guideline values for an average build. If you have a stocky build or broad shoulders, go with the oversized column. For comparison: at 1.82 m and 70 kg, M fits for the oversized look and S for the regular fit.
Hoodie / Crewneck measurements
| Measurements in cm | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 119 | 124,5 | 129,5 | 134,5 | 142 | 150 | 157,5 |
| Length | 65 | 66 | 67,5 | 68,5 | 70 | 71 | 72,5 |
| Sleeve | 56 | 56,5 | 57 | 58 | 58,5 | 59 | 59,5 |
Garment measurements taken flat, chest = 2 × width under the armpit, length from shoulder height at the collar. Deviations of ±2 cm depending on the season are normal.
The hoodie is wide, not long: it ends at the hip, and the shoulder seam sits on the upper arm. The nylon fleece hoodie and the "Cropped" models run shorter – for those, go with your usual size.
Body measurements according to the manufacturer
| Body measurement in cm | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 81 | 86 | 91 | 97 | 102 | 107 | 112 |
| Waist | 66 | 71 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91 | 98 |
This is how Fear of God assigns sizes to the body – the oversized fit then results from that.