Size Guide
Measured like a tailor
Every NORVE garment is cut to the measurements on this page. Take two minutes with a measuring tape before you order, match your numbers to the tables below, and your fit will be exact — the way a tailor would do it.
How to measure
Measure over light clothing, keep the tape flat and snug — never tight — and stand relaxed. All measurements are in inches. If you fall between two sizes, we recommend the larger one for tees and hoodies, and your usual size for shirts.
Run the tape around the fullest part of your chest, under the arms and across the shoulder blades. Keep it level all the way around.
Measure around your natural waistline — the narrowest point above the navel — without holding your breath.
Measure straight across your back, from the edge of one shoulder bone to the other.
From the shoulder edge, down the outside of the arm to the wrist bone, arm hanging naturally.
From the crotch seam down the inside of the leg to the ankle bone. Measuring a well-fitting trouser you already own works just as well.
Height: barefoot, back against a wall, crown to floor. Chest: around the fullest part, under the arms, tape level.
Men — Tops
For T-Shirts, Polo Shirts, Shirts, Summer Shirts and Hoodies. Body measurements — our patterns already add wearing ease (2–3″ at the chest), so measure your body, not a garment.
| Size | Chest | Waist | Shoulder | Sleeve | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 38 | 30 | 17 | 24.5 | 27 |
| M | 40 | 32 | 17.5 | 25 | 28 |
| L | 42 | 34 | 18 | 25.5 | 29 |
| XL | 44 | 36 | 18.5 | 26 | 30 |
Men — Trousers & Pants
| Size | Waist | Hip | Inseam | Leg Opening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 30 | 38 | 30 | 13.5 |
| M | 32 | 40 | 31 | 14 |
| L | 34 | 42 | 32 | 14.5 |
| XL | 36 | 44 | 32 | 15 |
Men — Boxers & Socks
| Size | Boxers — Waist (relaxed–stretched) | Boxers — Length | Socks |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 28 – 30 | 15 | One size — fits UK 6–11 |
| M | 30 – 32 | 15.5 | |
| L | 32 – 34 | 16 | |
| XL | 34 – 36 | 16.5 |
Kids — All garments
Kids sizes follow age. If your child is taller than average for their age, choose the next size up — they will grow into it within the season.
| Size | Height | Chest | Waist | Top Length | Trouser Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2–3Y | 38 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 22 |
| 4–5Y | 43 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 25 |
| 6–7Y | 48 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 28 |
| 8–9Y | 52 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 31 |
NORVE tops are a regular, tailored fit — clean through the shoulder, easy through the body, never boxy. Fabrics are pre-shrunk; allow a tolerance of ±2% on any measurement. Because every order is cut to these published measurements, we ask you to confirm your size against this guide before ordering.
Still unsure? Send us your chest and waist measurements on WhatsApp from the store page and we will recommend your exact size before you order.