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How Do Essentials Tracksuits Fit? A UK Sizing Guide
Short answer: most Essentials tracksuits and hoodies are cut relaxed or oversized. If you want the loose, slouchy look the brand is known for, take your usual size. If you want a regular fit, go one size down. Going two sizes down can make the body too short, so check the length before you do.
Below is how each style in our Essentials tracksuit and hoodie range fits, so you can choose with confidence. Every product comes in sizes S to XXL.
How each style fits
| Style | Fit | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Classic hoodie (380gsm) | Relaxed, with room in the body | Usual size for a relaxed fit, one down for a neater fit |
| Half zip and 90s hoodies (480gsm) | Oversized, with dropped shoulders | Usual size for the intended oversized look, one down for a regular fit |
| Light and Dark Oatmeal tracksuits | Oversized hoodie, tapered sweatpants | One size down if you prefer a regular fit |
| Classic joggers | Relaxed leg, cuffed or elastic ankle | Usual size; the elastic waist with drawcords gives flexibility |
| Wide-leg lounge sweatpants | Deliberately voluminous wide leg | Usual size; choose classic joggers if you want a slimmer leg |
| 90s and boxy tees | Oversized; a size M fits roughly like an XL in a classic tee | One size down for a closer fit |
Why Essentials pieces feel big
The relaxed shape is part of the design rather than a sizing mistake. Many styles have dropped shoulders, so the shoulder seam sits further down the arm, and the body is cut wide and straight. That is why the same size can feel bigger than a hoodie from a high-street brand.
How to check your size before you order
- Take a hoodie or tracksuit you already own and like the fit of.
- Lay it flat and measure across the chest from armpit to armpit, and down the back from the collar to the hem.
- Compare those measurements with the fit notes on the product page you are looking at.
- If you are between sizes, choose the bigger size for the oversized look or the smaller size for a neater fit.
Tops and bottoms: should they be the same size?
Not always. Because the hoodies are cut generously and the joggers have an elastic waist, some people take one size smaller in the top than in the bottoms. If you are building your own set from our Essentials joggers and hoodies, you can choose each size separately.
If the size is not right
Returns are free within 30 days of delivery. Email support@essentialsclothigltd.com with your order number and we will send return instructions. Full details are in our returns policy.
Shop by fit
- Relaxed classic fits: Essentials Classic Hoodie in Homestead Heather
- Oversized 90s fits: Essentials Embossed 90s Hoodie in Warm Heather
- Full sets: Black Essentials Tracksuit – Tonal Logo