District vs J.Crew: which size fits the same?
In tees, a District L is closest to a J.Crew M (1½″ snugger).
Tees
J.Crew tees measure about ¾″ more around than District at the same size. A District L is closest to a J.Crew M (1½″ snugger).
| District | Chest · length | Closest J.Crew | Chest · length | J.Crew is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District XS | 34¼″ · 26″ | J.Crew XS | 34¾″ · 26″ | ½″ roomier |
| District S | 37¼″ · 27″ | J.Crew S | 37¾″ · 26″ | ½″ roomier |
| District M | 39¼″ · 27¾″ | J.Crew M | 40¾″ · 26¾″ | 1½″ roomier |
| District L | 42¼″ · 28¾″ | J.Crew M | 40¾″ · 26¾″ | 1½″ snugger |
| District XL | 46″ · 29¾″ | J.Crew XL | 46½″ · 28¾″ | ½″ roomier |
| District XXL | 49″ · 30¾″ | J.Crew XXL | 49½″ · 29¼″ | ½″ roomier |
| District 3XL | 53″ · 31¼″ | none close |
From District: District Very Important Tee (DT6000), District The Concert Tee (DT5000), District Re-Tee (DT8000). 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.
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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.