Size Guide
Compare with a sweater you already enjoy wearing
Lay a similar garment flat without stretching it. Compare chest width, body length and sleeve length using the same measuring points as the product information. Body measurements and garment measurements are not interchangeable; a flat chest width is not a body chest circumference.
Ask for measurements for the exact model when these are not provided. A general conversion chart cannot establish the fit of every design. Sleeve measurements starting at the shoulder cannot be compared directly with measurements starting at the centre back of the neck.
Try the intended base layer and assess the neckline, chest, sleeves and hem separately. If you are between sizes, compare the proportions rather than automatically choosing the smaller or larger option. Do not rely on shrinking or stretching to correct the fit.
Read our complete knitwear fit guide or ask for sizing help.
How to measure your reference sweater
Choose a similar sweater that fits you well. Lay it flat, fasten any buttons or zip and do not stretch the fabric.
- A — Chest width (half chest): measure straight across the garment just below the armholes, from one side to the other. This is a flat width, not your body chest circumference.
- B — Body length: measure from the high shoulder point beside the neckline to the bottom of the hem.
- C — Sleeve length: for a set-in sleeve, measure from the shoulder seam along the outside of the sleeve to the end of the cuff. Do not compare this with a centre-back-neck sleeve measurement. Raglan or dropped-shoulder designs require model-specific measuring instructions.
Use the same units and measuring points for your reference sweater and the product you want to order. Our clothing has a regular fit. Ask us for the finished measurements of the exact model if they are not shown. A size conversion or a table for another model does not establish your fit.
Upper-garment reference chart
Measurements in centimetres, taken with the garment laid flat. Use A and B to compare upper garments. C applies to comparable set-in long sleeves; it does not describe short sleeves, raglan sleeves or dropped shoulders. Only sizes offered on the product page can be selected.
| Italian size | International size | US / UK size | A · Half chest | B · Length | C · Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | XS | 36 | 49 | 63 | 61 |
| 48 | S | 38 | 51 | 64 | 62 |
| 50 | M | 40 | 53 | 66 | 63 |
| 52 | L | 42 | 55 | 68 | 64 |
| 54 | XL | 44 | 57 | 70 | 65 |
| 56 | 2XL | 46 | 59 | 72 | 66 |
| 58 | 3XL | 48 | 61 | 74 | 67 |
| 60 | 4XL | 50 | 63 | 76 | 68 |
| 62 | 5XL | 52 | 65 | 77 | 69 |
Check the fit in movement
Try the intended shirt or T-shirt underneath. Sit down, reach forward and bend your arms. Check the neckline, chest, sleeves and hem separately. Body proportions and trouser rise affect the result as well as height.
Ask about the exact model
If finished-garment measurements are not shown for the model you are considering, contact Subellotti before ordering. Include the product and size, your preferred fit and the measurements of your reference sweater. Measurements for one model should not be assumed to apply to every garment.