Last updated on the 7th of December, 2023
After launching in 2018, Fear of God ESSENTIALS has quickly managed to capture the hearts and minds of a worldwide fashion audience thanks to its unique approach to styling. Famed for its neutral hues, sublime silhouettes and attractive price points, Jerry Lorenzo's ESSENTIALS range has quickly become a must-cop for any fans of subdued and minimalist looks.
Oozing with both style and comfort, Fear Of God ESSENTIALS fits different to your standard Nike or adidas pieces, so we thought it would be best if we answered the question on everyone's lips - "How does Fear Of God ESSENTIALS fit?" Here at The Sole Supplier, we're big fans of FOG ESSENTIALS so we've asked our dedicated team for all their tricks and tips to bring you the best insider knowledge.
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How Does Fear of God ESSENTIALS Fit? ESSENTIALS is known for its oversized silhouettes, which are loose-fitting and spacious around the body. Unless you're looking directly for an oversized style to your looks, we'd recommend going a full size down.
Fear Of God ESSENTIALS Size Guide Key Points THE FIT: Generally speaking, the entire collection runs very big. THE COMFORT: Fear of God ESSENTIALS pieces are often very comfortable due to the quality of the fabric and their relaxed fit. THE PRICE: Unlike its mainline counterpart, Fear Of God ESSENTIALS is marketed with more of an affordable price point. It's not cheap by any means, but it's around an average price for exceptional quality.
Fear Of God ESSENTIALS Size Charts If you know your measurements, the following size charts will be ideal for you to figure out what size in ESSENTIALS you should be wearing.
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Fear Of God ESSENTIALS Hoodies "My ESSENTIALS hoodie is pretty big! I've had to size down just so it isn't totally oversized on me." Ped - Head of Acquisition
How Does Your ESSENTIALS Hoodie Fit? "My ESSENTIALS pull-over hoodie is pretty big! I've had to size down just so it isn't totally oversized on me. I prefer more fitted looks, so in hindsight, I'm glad I chose the smaller size."
Is It Comfortable? "Ultra-comfortable. It's perfect for lounging, and wearing out on the move too."
How Do You Style It? "I like to wear my 'Oatmeal Heather' coloured ESSENTIALS hoodie alongside a light wash slim-fitting jean . To finish the fit off I usually pair this with my black Nike Dunks ."
"It's super comfortable, I think the fact it's made from quality fabric helps." Jack A - Content Writer
How Does Your ESSENTIALS Hoodie Fit? "I usually wear a medium and I'd heard ESSENTIALS fitted big, so I went with the small. I'm really glad I did because I think the medium would have swamped me completely."
Is It Comfortable? "It's very comfortable, I think the fact it's made from quality fabric helps. In terms of thickness and weight, I find it to be pretty similar to one of my Champion hoodies."
How Do You Style It? "I like monochromatic looks, so I usually wear my 'Stretch Limo Black' coloured hoodie alongside a pair of black slim-fitting jeans and my Jordan 1 shadows."
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Fear Of God ESSENTIALS Joggers "I went a size down as I'm quite a slim guy and I didn't want my joggers to look too baggy!" Jamie - SEO Executive
How Do Your ESSENTIALS Joggers Fit? "They fit really big! I went a size down as I'm quite a slim guy and I didn't want my joggers to look too baggy! The size small fits me best."
Are They Comfortable? "They're actually unbelievably comfy. I'd say they're pretty comparable to some of the Yeezy bits I've had in the past."
How Do You Style Them? "I usually wear my 'Buttercream' coloured sweatpants with a baggy white T-Shirt on the top and then my pair of New Balance 991 Cappuccinos for basically the ultimate in comfortable fits."
"I find the legs are slightly longer than other joggers I have!" Jack S - Content Writer
How Do Your ESSENTIALS Joggers Fit? "See I'm quite the fan of baggier looks, so I went for my regular size for a relaxed but fitted style. On top of that, I find the legs are slightly longer than other joggers I have!"
Are They Comfortable? "Probably one of the most comfortable things I own. I'd honestly wear them every single day if I could."
How Do You Style Them? "I usually wear my 'Sage' ESSENTIALS joggers with my black Cole Buxton sweatshirt. On the feet, I usually just keep it clean with a pair of white Air Force 1 s."
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Fear of God ESSENTIALS T-Shirts "I usually wear my 'Dark Heather Oatmeal' coloured tee alongside a baggy pair of cargo pants and a nice Jordan 1 on the feet." Miles - Digital Marketing & Acquisition Manager
How Does Your ESSENTIALS T-shirt Fit? "It's massive to be honest. I'm usually an XL so I bought true to size and I kind of wish I didn't and instead went for a size L."
Is It Comfortable? "It's very comfortable but for the price, I was actually expecting something a little better."
How Do You Style Them? "I usually wear my 'Dark Heather Oatmeal' coloured tee alongside a baggy pair of cargo pants and a nice Air Jordan 1 on the feet."
"It has actually come to the point where I have a tee that I sleep in!" Raphael - Content Writer
How Does Your ESSENTIALS T-shirt Fit? "I find that my ESSENTIALS tee fits quite oversized. It's not a bad thing as that’s what I prefer, but that means that I had to size down from my normal size and it still fits comfortably and roomy."
Is It Comfortable? "The FOG ESSENTIALS tees are insanely comfortable as they have this super smooth feel throughout. Its actually come to the point where I have a tee that I sleep in!"
How Do You Style Them? "I usually style mine with straight leg trousers for a street smart look, though in some days I wear them with relaxed baggy cargos for a relaxed aesthetic. I usually rock my pair of Aime Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Greens on the feet."
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To conclude, Fear of God ESSENTIALS for the most part fits very generously and you should size down, unless you're going for an oversized look. On top of this, it seems comfort has been both considering and delivered with this collection.
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