What Is Sizing Like at New Look Menswear?

New Look menswear runs broadly true to size, but it's cut on the slim, younger side, so the fit feels closer than you might expect. Tops are graded S to XL by chest, trousers are sized by waist in inches, and if you know your chest measurement you can buy with real confidence — a Medium covers roughly a 38–40" chest, a Large a 41–43".

How New Look Menswear Actually Fits

Jersey and basics (tees, sweats, joggers) fit true to size and sit comfortably. Take your normal size and don't overthink it.
Slim and skinny styles (shirts, chinos, tailoring) sit close to the body. If you're between sizes or carry a bit of muscle across the chest and thighs, size up.
Shirts are collar-led — a Small lands around a 15.5–16" collar — and slim-fit versions genuinely nip in at the waist, so they're unforgiving over an untucked base layer.
Trousers and jeans are true to your waist in inches, but "skinny" means skinny — properly slim through the thigh and ankle, not a marketing word.
The extended range (XXS to 5XL) is well graded, so bigger and smaller frames aren't stuck with awkward jumps between sizes.

A Quick Word From Experience

My own lesson came from a slim-fit overshirt I ordered in my "usual" Medium after a winter of actually going to the gym. It was tight across the shoulders and I looked like I'd borrowed my younger brother's jacket — the Large was perfect. And a genuine fail: I once bought New Look skinny jeans true to my waist assuming there'd be a little give. There wasn't. They were painted on by lunchtime. The moral is simple — match the cut to your build, not your habit.

Where I'd Shop Alongside New Look

If you like the price point but want to broaden the wardrobe, here's where I'd send you — and why each one earns its place.

High street:

River Island — the closest sibling to New Look for trend-led menswear, but with slightly more tailoring polish. Their muscle-fit shirts are a lifesaver if you're broad through the chest and shoulders.
Bershka — go here for the current baggy, relaxed silhouette on a tight budget. Fits run large and oversized, so this is one of the few places I'd tell you to consider sizing down.

Independent & boutique:

Percival — a British independent doing playful knitwear and cuban-collar shirts with a boxier, relaxed cut. Perfect for lifting smart-casual out of the ordinary.
Wax London — considered, sustainable British menswear. Their textured overshirts drape beautifully and fit true, and they're the piece I reach for when I want effort without trying too hard.
Universal Works — workwear-inspired and roomy in the best way. If New Look's slim trousers aren't your shape, their utility cuts are the antidote.

Designer & luxury:

Paul Smith — British tailoring with a wink. The "Tailored" fit runs true and slim, and a single well-cut blazer here will outlast a drawer full of cheaper ones.
AMI Paris — accessible French luxury with clean, relaxed Parisian cuts that sit slightly generous. The de Cœur logo pieces have quietly become a modern staple.

What's Working Right Now

The silhouette has loosened up. Wider, straighter trousers have replaced the skinny era, overshirts and chore jackets are doing the heavy lifting over a plain tee, and knitwear in earthy, muted tones is where I'd put your money this season. New Look actually does the trend well and cheaply — just remember their default lean is slim, so size for the relaxed look you're after rather than trusting the label.

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