Charles River Apparel Sizing

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by Scully

Charles River does run big. I believe my AEPhi windbreaker from there is a Large, because I always layered under it and wore it everywhere! But it swam on me otherwise. And my Equestrian Team just ordered jackets from Charles River last season and I bought myself a Medium - as I was in between a Small and Medium. Definitely could have used a Small! When in doubt, I'd say go with the smaller size.

Unisex sizing does run about a size larger than women's sized items. I think it's safe to say that if you wear a medium in women's, you'd wear a small in unisex.

If it's a piece that is often layered (I believe this style has a flannel lining), I'd probably ask each girl what size they want. Everyone's built differently. Some girls in between sizes might want the larger size if it's an outer garment. If you have more real estate upstairs, it might be a good idea to go with the larger size. I can wear a size M in Unisex, but only if I want it fitted (only a single light layer underneath). Otherwise, I order a size L in unisex if I intend to layer it.

I think that t-shirts are easier to size, because most people wear them on their own (maybe a light layer underneath as a fashion choice).

[Scully]

^^ Plus, the insulated jackets we ordered were in Women's sizes... http://www.charlesriverapparel.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?WEBEVENT+L529CDC0A8D4253007CE609N+A01+ENG

Still huge Hope that helps.

[purpleparrot]

I would just order everyone smalls. All the sororities on my campus have then and everyone gets smalls. Maybe mediums if you have any heavier girls but there isn't a significant difference in size between the smalls and mediums. They run bigger than t-shirts so if girls wear a medium or large t-shirt they probably still want a small jacket.

[ree-Xi]

Originally Posted by purpleparrot

I would just order everyone smalls. All the sororities on my campus have then and everyone gets smalls. Maybe mediums if you have any heavier girls but there isn't a significant difference in size between the smalls and mediums. They run bigger than t-shirts so if girls wear a medium or large t-shirt they probably still want a small jacket.

Originally Posted by southbymidwest

Don't order smalls for everyone. Those of us who are taller girls hate hate hate clothing with arms and torsos that are too short for us. Let the girls decide, but give them a deadline and info (such as that the jackets run big).

Or if you're bigger on top. Anything more than a B-cup, and you likely will need the next size up. At my thinnest at 5'2" and around 110, I wore a 4 on the bottom and 8/10 on top (sucks to buy dresses, I have to get everything tailored!). I agree with Southbymidwest. Let the girls decide.