J.Crew vs Next Level: which size fits the same?
In tees, a J.Crew L is closest to a Next Level L (½″ snugger). In long sleeves, a J.Crew L is closest to a Next Level L (1¾″ snugger).
Tees
J.Crew and Next Level tees measure about the same at the same size (within ¾″ around). A J.Crew L is closest to a Next Level L (½″ snugger).
| J.Crew | Chest · length | Closest Next Level | Chest · length | Next Level is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.Crew XS | 34¾″ · 26″ | Next Level XS | 34¼″ · 26″ | ½″ snugger |
| J.Crew S | 37¾″ · 26″ | Next Level S | 37¼″ · 27″ | ½″ snugger |
| J.Crew M | 40¾″ · 26¾″ | Next Level M | 40¼″ · 27¾″ | ½″ snugger |
| J.Crew L | 43½″ · 27¾″ | Next Level L | 43″ · 28¾″ | ½″ snugger |
| J.Crew XL | 46½″ · 28¾″ | Next Level XL | 47″ · 29¾″ | ½″ roomier |
| J.Crew XXL | 49½″ · 29¼″ | Next Level XXL | 51″ · 30¾″ | 1½″ roomier |
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. From Next Level: Next Level Cotton Tee (3600), Next Level CVC Tee (6210). Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
Long sleeves and layers
J.Crew long sleeves measure about 1¼″ more around than Next Level at the same size. A J.Crew L is closest to a Next Level L (1¾″ snugger).
| J.Crew | Chest · length | Closest Next Level | Chest · length | Next Level is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.Crew XS | 35″ · 26″ | Next Level S | 36¼″ · 27″ | 1¼″ roomier |
| J.Crew S | 38″ · 26″ | Next Level M | 39¼″ · 27¾″ | 1¼″ roomier |
| J.Crew M | 41″ · 26¾″ | Next Level L | 42¼″ · 28¾″ | 1¼″ roomier |
| J.Crew L | 43¾″ · 28″ | Next Level L | 42¼″ · 28¾″ | 1¾″ snugger |
| J.Crew XL | 46¾″ · 29″ | Next Level XL | 46″ · 29¾″ | ¾″ snugger |
| J.Crew XXL | 49¾″ · 29½″ | Next Level XXL | 50″ · 30¾″ | the same around |
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. From Next Level: Next Level Cotton Long Sleeve Tee (3601). 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.