Polo Ralph Lauren vs Sunspel: which size fits the same?
In tees, a Polo Ralph Lauren L is closest to a Sunspel XL (the same around). In polos, a Polo Ralph Lauren L is closest to a Sunspel L (1¼″ snugger).
Tees
Polo Ralph Lauren tees measure about 2¼″ more around than Sunspel at the same size. A Polo Ralph Lauren L is closest to a Sunspel XL (the same around).
| Polo Ralph Lauren | Chest · length | Closest Sunspel | Chest · length | Sunspel is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polo Ralph Lauren XS | 34¾″ · 25½″ | Sunspel XS | 34¾″ · 26″ | the same around |
| Polo Ralph Lauren S | 37¾″ · 26¼″ | Sunspel S | 37″ · 26¾″ | ¾″ snugger |
| Polo Ralph Lauren M | 40¾″ · 27″ | Sunspel L | 41¾″ · 27¾″ | 1″ roomier |
| Polo Ralph Lauren L | 44″ · 27¾″ | Sunspel XL | 44″ · 28½″ | the same around |
| Polo Ralph Lauren XL | 48″ · 29¼″ | Sunspel 3XL | 48½″ · 30″ | ½″ roomier |
| Polo Ralph Lauren XXL | 52″ · 30¾″ | none close |
From Polo Ralph Lauren: Polo Ralph Lauren Classic Fit Jersey Crewneck T-Shirt, Polo Ralph Lauren Custom Slim Fit Jersey Crewneck T-Shirt. From Sunspel: Sunspel Classic T-Shirt. Relaxed and oversized cuts are left out.
Polos
Polo Ralph Lauren polos measure about 1¼″ more around than Sunspel at the same size. A Polo Ralph Lauren L is closest to a Sunspel L (1¼″ snugger).
| Polo Ralph Lauren | Chest · length | Closest Sunspel | Chest · length | Sunspel is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polo Ralph Lauren XS | 34¼″ · 24½″ | Sunspel XS | 34¾″ · 25¾″ | ½″ roomier |
| Polo Ralph Lauren S | 37¼″ · 25¼″ | Sunspel S | 37″ · 26½″ | the same around |
| Polo Ralph Lauren M | 40¼″ · 26″ | Sunspel M | 39¾″ · 27¼″ | ½″ snugger |
| Polo Ralph Lauren L | 43½″ · 27″ | Sunspel L | 42½″ · 28″ | 1¼″ snugger |
| Polo Ralph Lauren XL | 47½″ · 28¼″ | Sunspel XXL | 47¾″ · 29½″ | the same around |
| Polo Ralph Lauren XXL | 51½″ · 29¾″ | Sunspel 3XL | 50¼″ · 30¼″ | 1¼″ snugger |
From Polo Ralph Lauren: Polo Ralph Lauren Custom Slim Fit Mesh Polo. 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.