J.Crew vs Nike: which size fits the same?
In tees, a J.Crew L is closest to a Nike L (¾″ roomier). In polos, a J.Crew L is closest to a Nike M (the same around).
Tees
J.Crew and Nike tees measure about the same at the same size (within ¾″ around). A J.Crew L is closest to a Nike L (¾″ roomier).
| J.Crew | Chest · length | Closest Nike | Chest · length | Nike is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.Crew XS | 34¾″ · 26″ | Nike XS | 33¼″ · 26″ | 1½″ snugger |
| J.Crew S | 37¾″ · 26″ | Nike S | 37¾″ · 27½″ | the same around |
| J.Crew M | 40¾″ · 26¾″ | Nike M | 40½″ · 27½″ | the same around |
| J.Crew L | 43½″ · 27¾″ | Nike L | 44¼″ · 28¾″ | ¾″ roomier |
| J.Crew XL | 46½″ · 28¾″ | Nike XL | 48¼″ · 29½″ | 1¾″ roomier |
| J.Crew XXL | 49½″ · 29¼″ | Nike XL | 48¼″ · 29½″ | 1¼″ snugger |
From J.Crew: J.Crew Broken-in T-Shirt, J.Crew Broken-in Pocket T-Shirt. From Nike: Nike Team rLegend Tee, Nike Legend Tee, Nike Core Cotton Tee. Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
Polos
Nike polos measure about 3½″ more around than J.Crew at the same size. A J.Crew L is closest to a Nike M (the same around).
| J.Crew | Chest · length | Closest Nike | Chest · length | Nike is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.Crew XS | 34¾″ · 26″ | none close | ||
| J.Crew S | 37¾″ · 26″ | Nike XS | 37″ · 28¾″ | ¾″ snugger |
| J.Crew M | 40¾″ · 26¾″ | Nike S | 40¼″ · 29¼″ | ½″ snugger |
| J.Crew L | 43½″ · 27¾″ | Nike M | 43¼″ · 29½″ | the same around |
| J.Crew XL | 46½″ · 28¾″ | Nike L | 46½″ · 30¼″ | the same around |
| J.Crew XXL | 49½″ · 29¼″ | Nike XL | 50½″ · 31½″ | 1″ roomier |
| J.Crew 3XL | 52½″ · 29¼″ | Nike XL | 50½″ · 31½″ | 2″ snugger |
From J.Crew: J.Crew Washed Piqué Polo Shirt. From Nike: Nike Dri-FIT Micro Pique 2.0 Polo, Nike Dri-FIT Victory Solid Polo, Nike Dri-FIT Legacy Polo, Nike Dri-FIT Vertical Mesh Polo, Nike Dry Essential Solid Polo. 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.