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Q: I’m in-between sizes and am having a tough time finding clothes that fit. Have any tips for me? – Chris

Finding an awesome fit can often be a challenge when there are tons of designers and cuts that are all made differently. Too bad we can’t just have a one size fits all, right? If you’re in the middle of bulking up or down, we’ve got you covered with pieces that will go the distance as you figure out your fit.

Here’s how to get around the in-between sizes issue.

Stitch Fix Men’s outfit laydown featuring an orange and blue printed button-up, light-blue pants, grey hoodie, blue shorts and multi-colored sneakers.

TRY ANYTHING WITH STRETCH

When you’re in between sizes, stretch is your best friend. If you’re running into the issue of clothes being too snug (like your pants), a little added stretch will help your clothes flex with you. A reworked shirt with stretch panels can also help you keep it moving without losing a more-professional look. If you’re running into the issue of clothes being too large for you, stretch clothing forms to your body instead of hanging away from it.

Stitch Fix Men’s outfit laydown featuring blue jean jacket over white henley, grey joggers and brown suede sneakers.

When in doubt, size up

When in doubt, size up. When it comes to things like the length of your pants, it’s better to aim long (there’s such a thing as cuffing) instead of going too short. Same with shirts too—having longer sleeves makes it easier to cuff.

Stitch Fix Men’s outfit laydown featuring camel crewneck sweater folded on Stitch Fix next to blue retro suede sneakers, blue joggers, striped henley and olive quilted bomber jacket.

TRY OUT DIFFERENT BRANDS

Finally, start by experimenting with different brands. The more brands you try (and your Stylist sends) the more you’ll learn about what brands fit you best (yes, they can vary).

Whether your clothing is too small or too large, your style expert can help you find pieces that fit just right. Take your style quiz, sign up for a Fix and let your expert stylist know about your fit challenges. They can include a range of sizes and silhouettes to help nail your perfect fit. Try it all on risk-free—returns and exchanges are always on us.


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