What Is Sizing Like at Callaway Apparel? An Honest Women's Fit Guide

By Ella Blake – Senior Fashion Stylist & Founder | Tellar – Always honest, unbiased, & unsponsored post

The short answer: Callaway Apparel runs true to size, but with a noticeably roomier, more relaxed cut than sportier brands like Nike or Malbon. If you usually wear a medium in high street activewear, your usual medium will almost certainly be your size here too – you just won't get that second-skin, body-con feel. This is classic country-club tailoring: forgiving through the body, generous in the sleeve, and built for swinging a club rather than turning heads on a runway. So order your normal size with confidence, and only size down if you actively want a closer fit.

How Callaway Apparel Actually Fits

I've styled plenty of clients for golf days, country weekends and that tricky “smart-but-active” brief, and Callaway is one of the brands I reach for when someone wants comfort without faff. Here's what you genuinely need to know before you add to basket:

True to size, but cut for room. Across polos, trousers and outerwear, your standard size is the safe bet. The silhouette is relaxed, not slim – lovely if you like a bit of breathing space, less ideal if you prefer everything fitted.
Generous shoulders and armholes. There's a slightly dropped shoulder and a wide armhole for full swing freedom. Brilliant for movement; just know it leans casual rather than tailored.
Polos can run large in the torso. This is the one area where reviewers consistently flag extra room. If you're between sizes or petite through the middle, the smaller size is usually the smarter shout.
Excellent stretch recovery. The fabrics hold their shape round after round – no sagging at the elbows or seat, which is more than I can say for a lot of pricier names.
A proper Women Plus range. Sizing extends generously, and the plus line is cut with the same relaxed comfort, so the fit philosophy stays consistent.

One small gripe: the official size guide is accurate but fairly generic, with no garment-specific breakdowns. So while the chart won't lead you astray, it won't tell you that a particular polo runs roomy either. That's exactly the gap a tool like Tellar fills (more on that below).

A Quick Confession From My Own Wardrobe

My honest Callaway fail? I once ordered a polo a size down because I assumed golfwear ran small – rookie error. It was perfectly nice but a touch snug across the shoulders, and I felt it the moment I reached for anything. My win came the second time around: I went true to size in a relaxed-fit trouser, and it became my go-to for long travel days. The lesson I now pass to every client: with Callaway, trust your normal size and let the cut do the relaxing for you.

Where to Shop: My Brand Recommendations

If you love the Callaway fit but want to build out a wider sporty-smart wardrobe, here's where I'd send clients across every budget. I've chosen each brand specifically for how well it sits alongside relaxed, course-to-clubhouse dressing.

High Street & Mid-Market

Sweaty Betty – the UK's queen of performance-meets-polish. Their golf and tennis edits nail that flattering-but-functional brief beautifully.
Lululemon – now with a dedicated women's golf section, including petite and tall skirts. Superb for anyone who finds standard lengths tricky.
Gant – preppy, collegiate polos and knits that channel exactly the country-club energy Callaway is going for, with a slightly sharper cut.
Tommy Hilfiger – crisp, sporty polos and zip layers in that classic Americana palette; a reliable true-to-size fit.
Gymshark – if you want a closer, more athletic feel than Callaway offers, their performance layers are great for warm-up and gym crossover.
Superdry – brilliant for sporty outerwear and gilets that work on the course and the school run alike.
Seasalt Cornwall – for the casual, weather-ready layers and breathable cottons that pair perfectly with relaxed golf trousers.

Premium

Calvin Klein – clean, minimal sporty pieces with a slightly more elevated finish for off-course wear.
Boden – colourful, body-friendly separates that bring a bit of personality to the smart-casual end of your golf wardrobe.

Luxury & Designer Golfwear

G/FORE – one of golf's most fashion-forward names, with bold colour-blocking and properly luxe fabrics. The splurge that looks the part.
Greyson – sophisticated athleisure for golf, all sleek joggers, polos and the odd daring jumpsuit. Effortlessly chic on and off the green.

Two Independent Brands Worth Knowing

Lohla Sport – a women-led independent making sleek, modern golfwear that transitions seamlessly from the green to a casual day out. Lovely versatile vests and skirts.
Kilo Tango – a charming “course to cocktail” label in muted pastels, ruffled skorts and golf-friendly dresses. Properly fresh for the social golfer who wants something different.

Find Your Exact Callaway Size in Seconds

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So, to sum up: order your usual size at Callaway Apparel, lean towards sizing down on roomy polos if you like a closer fit, and enjoy clothing that's genuinely built to move with you. Comfort first, fuss-free – and now you know exactly how it'll fit before it lands on your doorstep.