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 sweater with a similar weight and intended silhouette. Fasten any buttons or zip and lay it flat without stretching.

  1. Chest width: measure straight across just below the armholes. Record this as a flat width, not a body measurement.
  2. Body length: measure from the high shoulder point beside the neck to the bottom hem.
  3. Sleeve length: note your start point. A shoulder-seam measurement and a centre-back-neck measurement are different methods.
  4. Shoulders: for set-in sleeves, measure between shoulder seams across the back. Raglan and dropped-shoulder designs need a different comparison.
  5. Hem width: measure the relaxed bottom edge without stretching the ribbing.

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.