The Ultimate Carhartt WIP Size Guide

Who would have thought that workwear favourite Carhartt would eventually turn into one of the largest streetwear brands on the planet? With over 130 years in the game, Carhartt has revolutionised fashion with its expansive range of functional and stylish garments, and its WIP (Work In Progress) range is at the height of that.

With an ever-expanding range of Carhartt WIP items available online, it can be difficult to predict just how exactly some of its garments will fit. Luckily for you, we've got you covered! Here at The Sole Supplier, we're big fans of Carhartt, so we've decided to tap our product specialists to give you the lowdown on Carhartt sizing, as well as tricks, tips and opinions on how our favourite Carhartt WIP products fit. So before you go copping that next Carhartt WIP piece, make sure you read the following guide to ensure you're getting the right size!

Generally speaking, the Carhartt WIP range will fit rather big for most. Given its workwear heritage, pieces were first developed to allow for active work and outdoor pursuits, meaning the garments are made to a relaxed fit. T-Shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts all tend to sport a boxy fit too, so it's worth bearing that in mind.

I find Carhartt jackets fit slightly bigger, but not by much! I usually like to layer a hoodie or sweat underneath two of them, but the other one I usually just rock by itself as it's a pullover. I'd recommend probably going for your normal size if anyone is looking to add some layers to their look.

Put it this way, when it comes to autumnal and winter layers, I always tend to go for a Carhartt WIP coat. I've got three in my rotation, and they only get better with age. I wouldn't say the chore coat versions are super comfortable or anything, but as I mentioned before, those are the ones I tend to put a layer underneath for anyway.

I wear my Chore Coat the most, and for this particular piece, I'm always rocking a hoodie underneath. The coat is a light navy, so I usually contrast it with a grey hoodie or compliment it with a washed purple. On the lower portion of the outfit, I'll wear a pair of neutral baggy pants like cargos or work pants and then usually finish it off with some kind of Air Jordan 1.

I have both a sweat and a hoodie, and I find the two fit very similar! They're both quite big, and they both have a boxy cut to them. If you're in between sizes usually you might want to size down for a regular look but if you don't mind it a little oversized, just aim for your regular true size!

Yeah, absolutely! I think despite the affordable price point, Carhartt WIP actually offer some of the better quality alternatives on the market. Maybe because of its workwear heritage, it might be built more robust than your average streetwear piece. Also, my Carhartt WIP Chase Sweatshirt is the ideal year-round piece! It's easy to layer and keeps my looks subdued and simple.

There are multiple ways, but I tend to usually just lean towards pairing my Carhartt hoodie alongside some dark wash jeans. I might layer a contrasting coloured T-Shirt underneath too, so it sticks out a little bit at the hem. On the feet, you can't go wrong with a pair of Nike SB Dunks.

My Carhartt t-shirts fits well when I go true to size! I think it verges on that fine line of nicely oversized, where it's just a little bit baggy as opposed to massive.

Sure, it's not like anything outstanding, but for daily wear, it's perfect. I think instead of the quality, what's most impressive is the durability, it feels like it's built for years.

What I like about Carhartt is the fact the whole range is cool. Like, you can't go wrong with a Carhartt tee. Whether it's just a simple logo version or a printed design, they're all sick! I usually like to pair mine with a classic pair of sweats and some kind of comfy Yeezy on the feet.

Overall, Carhartt WIP clothing fits slightly oversized. Due to the brand's workwear heritage, the items are usually a little boxier and more oversized than usual to allow for freedom of movement. The fit of Carhartt clothing is perfect for achieving a streetwear-ready, oversized fit which will go with any outfit. Known for their rugged, high-quality, you can't go wrong with Carhartt WIP, especially at the affordable price point.

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