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Sizing — 12 September 2026 — 4 min read

How NARKY sizing actually runs

Letter sizes mean nothing between labels. Here's how to read our measurement charts and land the right fit first time.

A large in one label is a medium in the next. That's why every NARKY product page carries the real measurement chart for that specific piece rather than a vague fit description.

Measure a garment, not yourself

The fastest way to get this right takes two minutes. Take a piece you already own and like the fit of, lay it flat, and measure it across the same points our chart uses — length, shoulder, chest and sleeve for tops; length, waist and hip for pants and denim. Then match those numbers to the chart on the product page.

Measuring your body works too, but it forces you to guess how much room a garment adds. Comparing flat measurements removes the guess.

Allow for variation

Our charts are flat measurements taken by hand, so allow a variation of 1–3 cm. Print placement and finish can shift slightly between pieces as well. That's normal for small-batch garments and isn't a fault.

Tops: boxy, not slim

The Sigil Tee and Sigil Hoodie are cut boxy and heavyweight. If you want a closer fit, compare the chest measurement to a tee you wear tight rather than sizing down on instinct — a heavy fabric hangs differently from a thin one.

Pants: waist first

For the Narky But Nice Sweatpants, start with the flat waist measurement, then check the hip and length. They have a drawcord waist, so a little room there is easy to live with, and the leg runs wide and straight.

Between sizes?

  • Want a relaxed, oversized look: size up.
  • Want it closer to the body: stay down.
  • Still unsure: email narkyfashion@gmail.com with your usual size and the piece you're after and we'll tell you what we'd pick.

And if it lands wrong anyway, unworn pieces with tags attached can be exchanged for another size within 30 days of delivery.

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