Classic Sportswear

Classic Sportswear Size Guide

At Classic Sportswear, we believe that the foundation of a great workout is confidence, and confidence begins with the perfect fit. Our collections are engineered for the versatile, active lifestyle, bridging the gap between high-performance athletic gear and premium everyday leisurewear. Whether you are hitting the pavement for a morning run, engaging in a high-intensity interval session, or transitioning into a relaxed weekend aesthetic, our sizing is designed to move with you. We utilise a precision-based sizing philosophy that prioritises mobility, breathability, and a streamlined silhouette, ensuring that our mid-range apparel provides the durability you demand and the comfort you deserve. Our mission is to provide a consistent, reliable fit across all our global markets, allowing you to shop with the certainty that your gear will perform exactly as intended.

How to Measure

1. Chest: Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of your chest, ensuring the tape remains level across your shoulder blades and under the arms. Do not pull the tape too tight; leave enough room for comfortable breathing.
- Waist: Measure around your natural waistline, which is typically the narrowest part of your torso, located just above the navel. For trousers, ensure the tape is level and sits where you normally wear your waistband.
2. Hips: Stand with your feet together and wrap the tape around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks. This is crucial for ensuring our leggings and joggers provide the necessary range of motion.
3. Inside Leg: To find your inseam, measure from the very top of your inner thigh, at the crotch, down to the ankle bone. This is essential for selecting the correct length for our tapered joggers.
4. Foot Length: Place your foot flat on a hard surface with your heel against a wall. Measure from the back of the heel to the tip of your longest toe in centimetres for the most accurate footwear selection.

Product-Specific Guidance

To ensure you achieve the intended aesthetic and functional performance, please consider the following category-specific notes:

• Compression Leggings: Our performance leggings are designed with high elastane content for muscle support. If you prefer a more relaxed, lifestyle fit, we recommend selecting one size larger than your standard measurement.
• Training Hoodies & Sweatshirts: These items feature a classic athletic drape. For optimal layering under windbreakers or heavy jackets, stick to your true size. If you prefer an oversized, streetwear-inspired look, consider sizing up.
• Active Shorts: Designed with a tapered leg to prevent chafing. If you have more muscular thighs, we suggest sizing up to ensure unrestricted movement during squats or sprints.
• Performance Trainers: For high-impact activities like running, ensure there is approximately a thumb's width of space between your longest toe and the end of the shoe to accommodate natural foot swelling.

Sizing Tips

• Measure in the Evening: Your feet naturally expand throughout the day due to gravity and activity. Measuring your footwear in the evening provides the most accurate representation of your true size.
• The Two-Finger Rule: When checking the fit of waistbands on joggers or shorts, you should be able to comfortably slide two fingers between the fabric and your skin to prevent restriction during movement.
• Account for Layers: When measuring for tops, consider whether you intend to wear thermal base layers underneath. If you plan to layer heavily, a slightly larger size may be more comfortable.
• Use a Flexible Tape: Always use a soft, flexible tailor's tape. Using a rigid or metal measuring tool can lead to inaccurate, overly tight measurements that do not reflect your true body dimensions.
• Check the Last: Footwear width can vary based on the 'last' (the mould used to shape the shoe). If you have a wider foot profile, always refer to our width-specific notes or consider sizing up.
• Consistency is Key: Always perform measurements on bare skin or very light clothing. Adding bulk via heavy layers during the measurement process can lead to purchasing sizes that are unnecessarily large.