Size guide: why you shouldn't size down in our tanks

If you're a large in a t-shirt, you're a large in our ribbed tank.

Words by Basic Respect ·

The most common mistake

People size down. We get why. Most cheaper tanks run big and stretch out after a few wears, so everyone's learned to go a size smaller. Ours don't do that. Our 250GSM organic cotton rib holds its shape, and every piece is already cut to sit close through the chest, waist and shoulders. Size down and it's just tight.

What true to size means

Take your normal t-shirt size. That's your size in our tanks and long sleeves, and it's consistent across everything we make.

In between sizes?

Go up. You keep the shape through the chest and shoulders with a bit more room. If it's still not right, exchanges are free.

Fit of the Women's Respecter Tank in Porcelain
Fit of the Raglan Long Sleeve in Coal

What we wear

Lukanda is 6'3" with a muscular build and wears XL in everything. Jerome is 5'11" with a muscular build and wears L in everything.

For women

The Respecter Tank has a racer back and the Ribbed Long Sleeve has a cinched waist. Both hug the figure, and the cinch works really well on petite frames.

Full measurements: men's tank, men's long sleeve, women's tank, women's long sleeve.