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Universal Sizing

Jordan2 — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:14:24 GMT

Maybe this belongs in the fashion forum but I thought I would get more eyes on my question here. I want to buy a Beatles zip up hoodie, the sizing says universal sizing. I'm 5'3" and wear a women's large and a medium in men's sizing. I will want to wear a tee shirt under the hoodie, I'm not sure if I should get a medium or large. I don't want it too baggy and long, but I want to be able to zip up.

Re: Universal Sizing

Kachina624 — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:24:58 GMT

Having looked up the d3finition of "universal sizing" it seems to mean one size fits all or has no formal meaning. Make sure you can exchange it. Do they have a size chart?

Re: Universal Sizing

DrakesMomma — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:25:21 GMT

Does the site offer measurements of their sizing? If they do that's what I would go by.

Re: Universal Sizing

tansy — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:29:11 GMT

Any reviews that mention sizing?

Re: Universal Sizing

Jordan2 — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:04:08 GMT

There are sizes mentioned but they only mention bust and waist measurements. There are stars for the product but no reviews. I would assume since this hoodie is for both male and females the sizes are more geared to men.it's from Amazon so I could return it but it's pain.

Re: Universal Sizing

shoekitty — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:22:57 GMT

@Jordan2 I know when I look inside my Sketchers sneakers under the tongue they have what I think they mean universal sizing. I take a 9 US. On inside It has women's size 9 in US size, UK size, European size and Men's size. For instance my US 9 is a 7 Men's, etc.

Your Hoodie cant be a one size fits all, as they are offering sizes. If you wear a T-shirt under shouldn't make too much of a difference. I bet the women's large, and the men's Med are the same size Hoodie. Good luck! Fun Hoodie

Re: Universal Sizing

Jordan2 — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:54:05 GMT

@shoekitty I think I'm going to go with a medium, I'm afraid the large might be too long on me.

Re: Universal Sizing

shoesnbags — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:20:41 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
There are sizes mentioned but they only mention bust and waist measurements. There are stars for the product but no reviews. I would assume since this hoodie is for both male and females the sizes are more geared to men.it's from Amazon so I could return it but it's pain.

@Jordan2 Returns to Amazon are very easy. Most things I've returned didn't even have to be sealed and labeled. Just took the open box to a ups store and showed the symbol on my phone that was sent by Amazon when I initiated the return. Just a couple of clicks and you're ready to go.

Re: Universal Sizing

shoekitty — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:28:15 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
@shoekitty I think I'm going to go with a medium, I'm afraid the large might be too long on me.

@Jordan2 I think I would too. I don't like mine long either. I am just barely 5'2", I like them to hit at hip bones myself.

Re: Universal Sizing

Jordan2 — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:46:42 GMT

@shoesnbags I go to Staples for returns, you don't even need the box.

Re: Universal Sizing

elated — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 21:50:43 GMT

@Jordan2 Does the item say Adult Unisex? I was looking at one of the zip up hoodies and it gives you measurements for each size. The reviews say it runs true to size. IMHO, the chest measurements seem to run true. They don't look overly large like some do.

Re: Universal Sizing

Kachina624 — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:49:51 GMT

I've bought several so-called unisex garments, including a jacket, online. They fit poorly with the shoulder being way too wide and the sleeves ridiculously long.

Re: Universal Sizing

Desertdi — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 03:53:06 GMT

There once was a time when there WAS universal sizing.

Unfortunately, it was way back in the 60's and 70's BEFORE all the factories were in China, and the department store weren't all owned by big conglomerates.

Re: Universal Sizing

Jordan2 — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:43:35 GMT

I ended up getting a medium sweatshirt and am glad I went with the medium. I can wear a tee shirt underneath it and can zip it up.