J.Crew vs Sunspel: which size fits the same?
In tees, a J.Crew L is closest to a Sunspel XL (½″ roomier). In polos, a J.Crew L is closest to a Sunspel L (1¼″ snugger).
Tees
J.Crew tees measure about 1¾″ more around than Sunspel at the same size. A J.Crew L is closest to a Sunspel XL (½″ roomier).
| J.Crew | Chest · length | Closest Sunspel | Chest · length | Sunspel is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.Crew XS | 34¾″ · 26″ | Sunspel XS | 34¾″ · 26″ | the same around |
| J.Crew S | 37¾″ · 26″ | Sunspel S | 37″ · 26¾″ | ¾″ snugger |
| J.Crew M | 40¾″ · 26¾″ | Sunspel L | 41¾″ · 27¾″ | 1″ roomier |
| J.Crew L | 43½″ · 27¾″ | Sunspel XL | 44″ · 28½″ | ½″ roomier |
| J.Crew XL | 46½″ · 28¾″ | Sunspel XXL | 46¼″ · 29¼″ | the same around |
| J.Crew XXL | 49½″ · 29¼″ | Sunspel 3XL | 48½″ · 30″ | 1″ snugger |
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 Sunspel: Sunspel Classic T-Shirt. Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
Polos
J.Crew polos measure about 1¼″ more around than Sunspel at the same size. A J.Crew L is closest to a Sunspel L (1¼″ snugger).
| J.Crew | Chest · length | Closest Sunspel | Chest · length | Sunspel is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.Crew XS | 34¾″ · 26″ | Sunspel XS | 34¾″ · 25¾″ | the same around |
| J.Crew S | 37¾″ · 26″ | Sunspel S | 37″ · 26½″ | ¾″ snugger |
| J.Crew M | 40¾″ · 26¾″ | Sunspel M | 39¾″ · 27¼″ | 1″ snugger |
| J.Crew L | 43½″ · 28″ | Sunspel L | 42½″ · 28″ | 1¼″ snugger |
| J.Crew XL | 46½″ · 29″ | Sunspel XXL | 47¾″ · 29½″ | 1¼″ roomier |
| J.Crew XXL | 49½″ · 29½″ | Sunspel 3XL | 50¼″ · 30¼″ | ¾″ roomier |
| J.Crew 3XL | 52½″ · 29¼″ | none close |
From J.Crew: J.Crew Washed Piqué Polo Shirt, J.Crew Polo Shirt in Pima Cotton. From Sunspel: Sunspel Riviera Polo Shirt (Slim Fit). 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.