Bella+Canvas vs J.Crew: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Bella+Canvas L is closest to a J.Crew L (½″ roomier). In long sleeves, a Bella+Canvas L is closest to a J.Crew L (¾″ roomier).
Tees
J.Crew tees measure about ¾″ more around than Bella+Canvas at the same size. A Bella+Canvas L is closest to a J.Crew L (½″ roomier).
| Bella+Canvas | Chest · length | Closest J.Crew | Chest · length | J.Crew is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella+Canvas XS | 32¼″ · 26″ | none close | ||
| Bella+Canvas S | 35¼″ · 27″ | J.Crew XS | 34¾″ · 26″ | ½″ snugger |
| Bella+Canvas M | 39¼″ · 27¾″ | J.Crew M | 40¾″ · 26¾″ | 1½″ roomier |
| Bella+Canvas L | 43″ · 28¾″ | J.Crew L | 43½″ · 27¾″ | ½″ roomier |
| Bella+Canvas XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | J.Crew XL | 46½″ · 28¾″ | ½″ snugger |
| Bella+Canvas XXL | 51″ · 30¾″ | J.Crew XXL | 49½″ · 29¼″ | 1½″ snugger |
| Bella+Canvas 3XL | 55″ · 31¾″ | none close |
From Bella+Canvas: Bella+Canvas Unisex Jersey Short Sleeve Tee (3001), Bella+Canvas Unisex Triblend Short Sleeve Tee (3413), Bella+Canvas Unisex Heather CVC Short Sleeve Tee (3001CVC). From J.Crew: J.Crew Broken-in T-Shirt, J.Crew Broken-in Pocket T-Shirt, J.Crew Vintage-wash Cotton Pocket T-shirt, J.Crew Wallace & Barnes 1950s-fit T-shirt. Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
Long sleeves and layers
J.Crew long sleeves measure about 1″ more around than Bella+Canvas at the same size. A Bella+Canvas L is closest to a J.Crew L (¾″ roomier).
| Bella+Canvas | Chest · length | Closest J.Crew | Chest · length | J.Crew is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella+Canvas XS | 32¼″ · 26″ | none close | ||
| Bella+Canvas S | 35¼″ · 27″ | J.Crew XS | 35″ · 26″ | the same around |
| Bella+Canvas M | 39¼″ · 27¾″ | J.Crew S | 38″ · 26″ | 1¼″ snugger |
| Bella+Canvas L | 43″ · 28¾″ | J.Crew L | 43¾″ · 28″ | ¾″ roomier |
| Bella+Canvas XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | J.Crew XL | 46¾″ · 29″ | the same around |
| Bella+Canvas XXL | 51″ · 30¾″ | J.Crew XXL | 49¾″ · 29½″ | 1¼″ snugger |
| Bella+Canvas 3XL | 55″ · 31¾″ | none close |
From Bella+Canvas: Bella+Canvas Unisex Jersey Long Sleeve Tee (3501). From J.Crew: J.Crew Long-sleeve Washed Piqué Polo Shirt, J.Crew Wallace & Barnes Heritage-weight Cotton Long-sleeve T-shirt, J.Crew Summit Midweight Thermal-knit Henley, J.Crew Summerweight Waffle-knit Cotton Henley. Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
More: Bella+Canvas sizing · J.Crew sizing
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Garment measurements: the shirt itself, chest all the way around and length from shoulder to hem, from each brand's own chart or wholesale spec sheet, checked November 2026. Shirts with half or more cotton are shown as they come out of a dryer (about 2% less around and 4% shorter). Brands change their cuts, so check the shop's chart before you buy.