District vs Polo Ralph Lauren: which size fits the same?

In tees, a District L is closest to a Polo Ralph Lauren M (1½″ snugger).

Tees

Polo Ralph Lauren tees measure about 1½″ more around than District at the same size. A District L is closest to a Polo Ralph Lauren M (1½″ snugger).

DistrictChest · lengthClosest Polo Ralph LaurenChest · lengthPolo Ralph Lauren is
District XS34¼″ · 26″Polo Ralph Lauren XS34¾″ · 25½″½″ roomier
District S37¼″ · 27″Polo Ralph Lauren S37¾″ · 26¼″½″ roomier
District M39¼″ · 27¾″Polo Ralph Lauren S37¾″ · 26¼″1½″ snugger
District L42¼″ · 28¾″Polo Ralph Lauren M40¾″ · 27″1½″ snugger
District XL46″ · 29¾″Polo Ralph Lauren XL48″ · 29¼″2″ roomier
District XXL49″ · 30¾″Polo Ralph Lauren XL48″ · 29¼″1″ snugger
District 3XL53″ · 31¼″Polo Ralph Lauren XXL52″ · 30¾″1″ snugger

From District: District Very Important Tee (DT6000), District The Concert Tee (DT5000), District Re-Tee (DT8000). From Polo Ralph Lauren: Polo Ralph Lauren Classic Fit Jersey Crewneck T-Shirt, Polo Ralph Lauren Custom Slim Fit Jersey Crewneck 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.