What Is Sizing Like at Fear of God?

Fear of God runs large, and it does so on purpose – most women will want to size down by one, sometimes two, sizes to avoid swimming in fabric. Jerry Lorenzo built the entire label around relaxed, exaggerated proportions: dropped shoulders, elongated hems, roomy sleeves and that unmistakable boxy drape. So if you’re shopping the brand expecting a neat, true-to-size fit, the parcel landing on your doormat is going to surprise you.

I learned this the hard way. The first FOG Essentials hoodie I bought, I took my “usual” size out of pure habit – and I honestly looked like I’d nicked it from someone three sizes bigger than me. It became a glorious Sunday-on-the-sofa piece, but it taught me to respect exactly how this label is cut before clicking buy.

So, does Fear of God run big or small?

Big – across both lines, the proportions are generous. Here’s how it breaks down:

Mainline Fear of God runs very oversized. Unless you want the full, fashion-led relaxed silhouette, size down.
Fear of God Essentials (the more accessible diffusion line) still runs roughly half to a full size large, with that signature boxy cut.
Trousers and denim are the exception – closer to true-to-size, with the roominess sitting in the seat and thigh rather than the waist.
Outerwear and blazers are intentionally oversized in both width and length, partly so you can layer underneath.

My rule of thumb as a stylist: decide on the look first. Want the off-duty, drapey, model-off-duty effect? Take your true size. Want something closer to a clean, everyday fit? Drop one full size.

How each piece actually fits

T-shirts: Heavyweight, boxy, thick-collared. Size down one for a wearable fit, two if you like them properly fitted.
Hoodies & sweatshirts: The most oversized item in the range. Almost everyone benefits from sizing down by one – you keep the drape without disappearing into it.
Sweatpants & joggers: Elastic waist, long drawstrings, roomy thigh. True-to-size gives the streetwear stack; size down for a cleaner leg.
Knitwear: Always generous – take a size down for something that plays nicely with the rest of your wardrobe.
Coats & jackets: Built for layering. If you want a sharper line, go down a size.

My styling advice for women wearing Fear of God

Because so much of FOG is unisex and cut on men’s blocks, the trick for women is balance. An oversized hoodie or tee instantly looks more intentional – less “borrowed from him” – when you pair it with something fitted or cropped below: a straight-leg jean, a midi skirt, a tailored short. I love a slouchy FOG sweat with a slim trouser and a clean white trainer; the contrast is what makes it read as styled rather than swamped. Stick to the brand’s washed, tonal palette – sand, bone, taupe, charcoal – and you’ll get years of wear out of every single piece.

Where to shop if you love the Fear of God look

If FOG’s price tag makes you wince (entirely fair), here’s where I send clients for the same elevated, oversized, neutral aesthetic – across every budget.

High street

COS – The closest high-street match for that minimalist, architectural, oversized feel. Brilliant heavyweight tees and relaxed knits in muted tones.
Uniqlo – Unbeatable for heavyweight basics; the oversized and U-line tees give you the boxy drape for a fraction of the cost.
Massimo Dutti – Relaxed luxe tailoring and beautiful neutral knits with a quietly expensive finish.
All Saints – For the edgier side of FOG: oversized knits, washed tones and great relaxed leather.
Lululemon – If it’s the elevated-athleisure end you’re after, the cuts and fabrics feel genuinely premium.
Gymshark – Surprisingly good oversized hoodies and sweats with that streetwear slouch.
Urban Outfitters – A reliable source of boxy graphic tees and relaxed loungewear at entry prices.
Abercrombie & Fitch – Their newer oversized, elevated-essentials range channels the FOG mood really well.

Premium

Totême – The grown-up, Scandi-minimalist take on oversized neutrals; immaculate tailoring and relaxed coats.
The North Face – For the technical, streetwear-crossover pieces FOG fans always gravitate towards.
Theory – Clean, modern lines if you want the relaxed-luxe feel with a slightly sharper edge.

Luxury / designer

Max Mara – The benchmark for oversized neutral coats; an investment piece that channels the same relaxed-luxe DNA.
Ralph Lauren – Effortless American ease, beautiful heavyweight knits and relaxed tailoring.

Two left-field independents I rate

Éterne – An LA label doing elevated, buttery loungewear and tees in exactly FOG’s washed, tonal palette.
Cole Buxton – A London name making relaxed, gym-rooted staples with a genuinely premium, understated finish.

How Tellar takes the guesswork out of it

Sizing down by “one, maybe two” is fine as general advice, but bodies aren’t one-size-fits-all and neither is FOG’s cut. That’s exactly why I built Tellar.co.uk – the UK’s leading sizing tool, matching your body to over 1,500 brands instantly so you never have to squint at a size guide again.

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Written by Ella Blake – Senior Fashion Stylist & Founder, Tellar.co.uk